Jeopardy! fans notice major ToC contestant missing from lineup after favorite Drew Goins snags spot because of loophole

JEOPARDY! Supporters have observed that a competitor who is qualified for the Tournament of Champions is not competing.

Contestants who have won five or more consecutive episodes are eligible to compete in the Tournament of Champions, which is scheduled to begin on Monday, January 27.

The following contestants were announced by Jeopardy!, and they included Adriana Harmeyer, Isaac Hirsch, Drew Basile, Drew Goins, and others.

However, a Jeopardy! fan pointed out that the cast photo on Instagram omitted one competitor.

“Wait, what about Laura?” the admirer said in a comment on the post.Is it necessary for us to wait till her run is officially over?

Laura Faddah of Memphis, Tennessee, who won $87,400 in seven days, is the competitor in question.

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In response, another commenter said, “Laura will be in next year’s ToC.”

Ashley Chan and Laura are both classified as “eligible for the next Tournament of Champions,” having won $67,400 over four days.

GOINS TO TOC!

Favorite among fans Despite losing Jeopardy, Drew Goins will still participate in the Tournament of Champions! Champions Wildcard Competition.

After dozens of competitors fought their way to the finals, the event came to a spectacular conclusion last week.

The match concludes season 41 and sets the stage for the renowned Tournament of Champions. It is part two of the two-day finals.

Drew, a journalist from Honolulu, Hawaii, faced off against Mehal Shah, a software developer from Seattle, Washington, and Will Yancey, a history lecturer from Banquete, Texas.

Mehal had an early lead with $27,200, Drew had $17,600, and Will had $5,600. Their results from the first part carried over to Friday.

Upon calculating their total two-day scores, Mehal emerged victorious with $46,200.

Will came in third with $5,600, while Drew came in second with $17,600.

Only the lone champion from the Champions Wildcard Tournament was anticipated to advance to the Tournament of Champions.

However, Drew will be able to continue due to a flaw in the game show regulations.

Apart from the top-earning regular season and tournament winners, Jeopardy! also lets the Celebrity Jeopardy! champion play in the Tournament of Champions.

The Parent Trap icon and Abbott Elementary star Lisa Ann Walter was victorious in the 2024 season.

However, Lisa Ann was unable to participate in Tournament of Champions owing to schedule difficulties as she had to film the next season of Abbott Elementary.

This meant that the second-place finisher from the Champions Wildcard would be the one to invite her.

Jeopardy! 2025 Tournament of Champions

This winter, halfway through Season 41 (precise airdate to be determined), Jeopardy! will host its next Tournament of Champions, which is sure to be another spectacular event. Who is currently officially eligible is as follows:

• Adriana Harmeyer

  (15 wins and $349,600 total)

• Isaac Hirsch

  (nine wins and $215,390)

• Greg Jolin

  (five wins and $135,002)

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  Drew Basile

  (seven wins and $129,601)

• Alison Betts

  (5 wins and $121,500)

• Mark Fitzpatrick

  (five wins and $107,201)

• Dr. Amy Hummel

  (5 wins and $100,994)

• Ryan Manton

  (four wins and $83,179)

• Grant DeYoung

  (four wins and $81,203)

• Will Wallace

  (four wins and $79,998)

• Amar Kakirde

  (four wins and $55,899)

• Lisa Ann Walter

  (winner of Celebrity Jeopardy! 2024)

A coveted Jeopardy slot and $250,000 are the rewards for winning the ToC! Masters.

Note from Jeopardy: “All 4-time and over winning players starting from 04/10/24 will be eligible for a future Tournament of Champions.”

“An invitation to compete is not guaranteed by being on this list. The producers alone have the final say in the selection process, and other eligibility requirements apply.

FAN FAVORITE

One Instagram comment read, “Go Drew!” indicating that fans are rooting for Drew to win.

Someone another stated, “Drew stan mode is activated.”

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“I’m cheering for Grant and Drew!” wrote a third. “Go, Arizona!”

Jeopardy! On Monday, January 27, the Tournament of Champions will get underway.