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Who won Jeopardy! Tonight? April 28, 2025, Monday

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Jeopardy! tonight experienced a thrilling conclusion following a dramatic shift in the championship. After a challenging final round, Erin Morin emerged victorious, becoming the new Jeopardy! champion. Erin's strategy and calculated risks paid off when she got the right answer on Final Jeopardy. She won and got paid $29,600 for the night.

Erin's success was helped by the fact that she did well in the early rounds, when she had to work hard to keep up with the defending champion, Liam Starnes. Even though Liam got off to a good start and earned a substantial amount during the game, he couldn't hold on to his lead till the end. Liam lost the game of Final Jeopardy because he gave the wrong answer, ending up in second place.

People love Jeopardy! because the results are always surprising and the questions are difficult to answer. Each game is different and fun because of its wide range of contestants and categories. The episode on April 28, 2025, was no different.

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Jeopardy! Episode Highlights – April 28, 2025, Monday

Jeopardy round

The Jeopardy round kicked off with strong performances from Liam and Erin. The categories were varied, including Quotable Fictional Characters, Holding Space, The “Co” Co., Television, Wonders, and Never Cease. Liam Starnes quickly took control, answering 8 of the 15 clues correctly. After 15 clues, the scores stood at:

The statistics at the break showed that Liam had given no wrong answers so far, keeping his perfect record. Erin had given 5 correct answers and 1 incorrect one, while Steve, who was having a hard time at first, had only given 1 correct answer and 2 incorrect ones.

Erin found the Daily Double as the round went on and made a bet to catch up, which moved her closer to Liam's lead. Liam kept going, though, and was ahead until the break.

Double Jeopardy round

The Double Jeopardy round followed with a fresh set of categories: The 1970s, American Lakes & Rivers, Science & Nature, A Complete Unknown, Drinking Songs, and “MB”, Eh?

Liam doubled up through the second Daily Double, but an incorrect response on the third Daily Double caused him to lose $3,000. This pivotal moment created some uncertainty in the game.

At the end of the Double Jeopardy round, the scores were:

Despite the setback, Liam was still leading, but Erin was catching up with a strong performance throughout the round.

Final Jeopardy round

The Final Jeopardy category was Contemporary Authors, and the clue read:

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"At the start of his writing career, his wife told him, if it didn’t work out, at 6’4″, he could be a reacher in a supermarket."

The correct response was "Who is Lee Child?", and Erin, who gave the correct answer, earned double her wager. Her final score came up to $29,600. Unfortunately for Liam, he incorrectly responded with "Who is Jack Grisham?" and lost $4,201, finishing with $21,199. Steve, who answered incorrectly, ended with $5,400 after no adjustments from his wager.

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Steve Icsman: Originally from Sandusky, Ohio, retired teacher Steve Icsman brought a lot of experience to the game. Having given just one right response in the Jeopardy round and 4 by the conclusion of Double Jeopardy, Steve found it difficult to keep up with his rivals. By the end, his wrong answer in Final Jeopardy left him with $5,400 in total.

Erin Morin: A digital pre-press expert from Aldie, Virginia, Erin Morin, came into the game with modest confidence. Erin, who had been behind Liam in the early rounds, made a strong comeback, particularly with her right Daily Double bet. Erin had closed the gap on Liam by Final Jeopardy and won with her calculated wagering. With a prize of $29,600, she left the episode as the new champion.

Liam Starnes: Liam Starnes is an undergraduate student from Barrington, Illinois. Liam already showed his ability with a six-day total of $123,584 before tonight's game. Though a Final Jeopardy error cost him prolonging his winning streak, he kept a solid lead for most of the game. He ended the evening with $21,199.

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Jeopardy! episode April 28, 2025 – Game recap

Jeopardy round:

Scores after 15 clues:

Statistics at break:

Interviews:

Scores after Jeopardy round:

Double Jeopardy round:

Statistics after Double Jeopardy:

Scores going into Final Jeopardy:

Final Jeopardy results:

Final scores:

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The episode of Jeopardy! on April 28, 2025, was full of surprises and thrills. On a very close Final Jeopardy, Erin Morin beat Liam Starnes and won the top prize of $29,600. Liam proved his strength in the early rounds, but a mistake in Final Jeopardy kept him from extending his streak.

Steve Icsman tried hard but couldn't catch up to the other two. He finished in third place with $5,400. It's a new champion on Jeopardy! with Erin's win. She will defend her title tomorrow.

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