Jeopardy! MLK Stumper: Fan Reaction & Game Outcome
- Dan Hopkins from Hanover, N.H., emerged victorious on Tuesday's "jeopardy!" after a Final jeopardy!
- The clue: "Following the Baptist Church bombing in 1963, MLK telegrammed him that the blood of 4 girls ‘is on your hands.'" The correct response, identifying a meaningful...
- Sarah Cox, a chief of staff from Austin, Texas, making her second appearance, guessed J.E.
Dan Hopkins triumphed on Tuesday’s “Jeopardy!” despite a Final Jeopardy! stumper about MLK and a critical historical role. Contestants stumbled, failing to identify George Wallace’s involvement following the 1963 church bombing, showcasing a missed opportunity in the ’60s category. Hopkins, tho initially incorrect in his guess, secured the win through strategic wagering. Sarah Cox and Stefany Meyer also missed the mark, adding to the tension. This recap from News Directory 3 breaks down the full game’s highlights, including Hopkins’ Daily Double successes and the surprising responses. Explore the details of the final round that tested the contestants’ knowledge of significant historical figures.Discover what’s next for Hopkins as he prepares to defend his title.
‘Jeopardy!’ Final jeopardy! Stumper: contestants Miss Key Role
Dan Hopkins from Hanover, N.H., emerged victorious on Tuesday’s “jeopardy!” after a Final jeopardy! round that stumped all three contestants. The category was “The 1960s.”
The clue: “Following the Baptist Church bombing in 1963, MLK telegrammed him that the blood of 4 girls ‘is on your hands.'” The correct response, identifying a meaningful historical role, was George Wallace.
Sarah Cox, a chief of staff from Austin, Texas, making her second appearance, guessed J.E. Hoover and finished with $1,000. Stefany Meyer, a data analyst from Burke, Va., also missed, guessing JFK and ending with $9,600.
Hopkins incorrectly guessed John F. Kennedy but wagered strategically, securing a final total of $10,799.
Earlier in the game, Cox successfully navigated a Daily Double, correctly identifying folic acid as another term for vitamin B9. Hopkins later found two Daily Doubles in Double Jeopardy, correctly answering clues about a diatribe and the iceberg that sank the Titanic, propelling him into the lead.
What’s next
Hopkins is set to defend his title on Wednesday against two new challengers.