Cambridge 'Jeopardy!' Legend Returns To Show For 'Masters' Tourney

Matt Amodio, one of the greatest "Jeopardy!" champions ever, will return to the show on Monday, May 8, to face down some of the gameshow's other legends as part of the "Jeopardy! Masters" tournament.

Matt Amodio, a postdoctoral researcher in Cambridge, won 38 games and more than $1.5 million in cash during his run on "Jeopardy!" in 2021. He will return to the series on Monday, May 8, for the 'Jeopardy! Masters' tournament.
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Josh Lanier

05/08/2023 3:39 p.m.

Amodio, a postdoctoral researcher in Cambridge, won 38 games and more than $1.5 million in cash during his run on "Jeopardy!" in 2021.

The "Master's Tournament" will pit six of the show's most prolific winners against one another for a $250,000 purse. Joining Amodio in the three-week series are James Holzhauer, Sam Buttrey, Andrew He, Mattea Roach, and Amy Schneider.

Amodio is putting his chips in for Holzhauer, one of the game show's most prolific winners and dynamic players.

Amodio will face off against Schneider and He at 7 p.m. on ABC. Ken Jennings will host.

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