Has Ken Jennings Lost His "Jeopardy!" Streak?

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In summary, Ken Jennings, the record-breaking "Jeopardy!" contestant, may have ended his streak on Tuesday, after 75 consecutive wins and earning about $2.5 million in cash and prizes. This information was reported by TV Week, citing unnamed sources, and is expected to air later this fall. The news has been confirmed by MSNBC.
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They killed Kenny!

Found this through slashdot :smile:
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/news/archive/2004/09/08/entertainment2352EDT0227.DTL

Has Ken Jennings ended his "Jeopardy!" streak?

A report posted Wednesday on the TV Week Web site said the brainy software engineer from Utah lost in a show taped Tuesday, walking away after his 75th straight game with about $2.5 million overall in cash and prizes. The magazine cited unnamed sources and said the show would air later this fall.
 
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Okay, which one of you guys is actually Ken? :confused: :smile:
 
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I saw this on MSNBC, so I think it's official.
 
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the BBASTEREDS !
 

1. Is Ken Jennings' "Jeopardy!" streak over?

Yes, Ken Jennings' "Jeopardy!" streak ended on November 30, 2004 after 74 consecutive wins.

2. Who defeated Ken Jennings' "Jeopardy!" streak?

Nancy Zerg, a real estate agent from California, ended Ken Jennings' "Jeopardy!" streak on November 30, 2004 with a final score of $14,401.

3. How much money did Ken Jennings win during his "Jeopardy!" streak?

Ken Jennings won a total of $2,520,700 during his 74-game "Jeopardy!" winning streak.

4. What was the longest "Jeopardy!" streak before Ken Jennings' record?

Before Ken Jennings' record-breaking streak, Tom Walsh held the longest "Jeopardy!" streak with 20 consecutive wins in 1988.

5. Did Ken Jennings ever return to "Jeopardy!" after his streak ended?

Yes, Ken Jennings has returned to "Jeopardy!" multiple times, including as a contestant in the "Jeopardy!" Ultimate Tournament of Champions in 2005 and as a guest host in 2021.

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