Tue May 06 01:20:00 UTC 2025: ## Jeopardy! Upset: New Champion Emerges After Final Jeopardy! Triple Stumper

**Indianapolis, IN – April 29, 2025** – In a surprising turn of events on today’s episode of Jeopardy!, Ben Ganger snatched victory from the jaws of defeat, securing the championship title after a Final Jeopardy! question stumped all three contestants. This marks the end of Liam Starnes’ six-game winning streak.

Ganger, hailing from Indiana, showcased impressive dominance throughout the game, correctly answering a remarkable 34 clues in the Double Jeopardy! round alone. His strong performance, though not quite reaching Ken Jennings’ record-breaking opening round, still left him with a commanding lead going into the final round. His competitor, Rahel Zubairi from Arizona, mounted a late comeback, but ultimately fell short.

The Final Jeopardy! clue, in the category “20th Century Figures,” asked about Eliot Ness, whose life inspired the “Untouchables” franchise. The clue highlighted Ness’s role in combating Al Capone, emphasizing his team’s moral character and their efforts to disrupt Capone’s illegal operations. All three contestants failed to provide the correct response: Eliot Ness.

The Final Jeopardy! round saw a dramatic shift in standings. Ganger’s wager of $901 secured his win with a final total of $24,999. Zubairi’s strong performance earned her second place, while Erin Morin, the previous champion, finished in third.

The game’s difficulty was a hot topic of discussion among viewers and commentators alike, with many noting the challenging nature of the Final Jeopardy! clue and its ambiguity regarding Ness’s role compared to the more widely-known aspects of his life. The episode highlighted the strategic wagering decisions of the contestants under pressure, a key element to the game’s overall excitement. Ganger will return to defend his title tomorrow.

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