Jeopardy! Contestant’s Tribute to Céline Dion Backfires in Champions Wildcard Tournament
In a recent episode of the “Jeopardy!” 2025 Champions Wildcard tournament, contestant Drew Goins, a journalist from Hawaii, experienced an ironic twist. Despite expressing gratitude to Céline Dion earlier in the show, Goins stumbled on a question pertaining to the renowned singer during the competition.
This moment contributed to “Jeopardy!” reclaiming the top spot in ratings, surpassing “Wheel of Fortune” during the week of January 20-26, 2025. Approximately 8.43 million viewers tuned in to watch “Jeopardy!”, compared to 8.11 million for “Wheel of Fortune.” Goins’ memorable moments, including a wardrobe malfunction and his redemption for previously missing a Taylor Swift question, endeared him to the audience.
In another surprising turn during the Invitational Tournament, frontrunner Troy Meyer, a trivia veteran from Cleveland, Ohio, was unexpectedly eliminated after an intense game. Despite his impressive history, including a six-day winning streak and participation in the Tournament of Champions, Meyer lost to Raymond Goslow, a library technology consultant. Viewers shared mixed emotions, with some feeling Meyer’s extensive trivia experience gave him an unfair edge, while others were pleased to see Goslow’s victory.
These developments highlight the unpredictable and engaging nature of “Jeopardy!”, keeping audiences captivated with each e
pisode.
