Among the 15 "Jeopardy!" champions facing off for a $250,000 grand prize is Ashok Poozhikunnel, an underwriter from Wheaton. He'll be in quarter-final competition airing Feb. 19.
Jeopardy! Tournament of Champions is a two-week intellectual showdown airing nationwide since Feb. 13. To read more about Poozhikunnel, whose previous winnings were just shy of $70,000, visit shawurl.com/iji.
The show's host, Alex Trebek, shares his take on the contest.
"Aside from the prestige and high stakes inherent to the Tournament of Champions, the sense of familiarity with the contestants is what makes this event unique among our various tournaments," he says. "It's a welcome opportunity for me to catch up with returning players, a treat for our viewers to see their favorites return to the stage, and a challenge for the contestants, some of whom have watched their competitors' shows and know what they're up against."
For more on the show, visit www.jeopardy.com.
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