Amy Schneider's 'Jeopardy!' winning streak ends after 40 consecutive victories

The 'Jeopardy!' star will return in the fall for the Tournament of Champions.

January 26, 2022 / 7:30 PMhas finally been defeated. The long-running champ lost Wednesday's game to newcomer Rhone Talsma, a librarian from Chicago.

"It's really been an honor," Schneider said in a press release."To know that I'm one of the most successful people at a game I've loved since I was a kid and to know that I'm a part of its history now, I just don't know how to process it."Jeopardy Productions, Inc. Schneider's run on the iconic game show captured the hearts of millions of fans. She is the show's first transgender contestant to qualify for the Tournament of Champions. During her time on the show, Schneider became theShe's also been a advocate for the LGBTQ+ community, while refusing to let transphobic comments keep her from her goals.

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