“Jeopardy!” champion Amy Schneider has made a name for herself as one of the most beloved contestants to grace “Jeopardy!” stage.
Although most fans know him as the contestant with the second longest streak in “Jeopardy!” history with 40 matches under her belt, Amy became the first openly trans contestant to qualify for any Tournament of Champions.
After that, she became the highest-paid woman on “Jeopardy!” history and the woman with the longest winning streak. He is the fifth player in game show history to reach the million-dollar mark, and the fourth to do so during a regular game.
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Amy has won $1,382,800 dollars from her time on the show, but what she loves more is the recognition of her accomplishments. The city of Oakland decided to honor Amy with her own special day and shared the news on social media so that “Jeopardy!” fans from all over the world can celebrate with him!
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‘Jeopardy’ Fans In Oakland City Celebrate Amy Schneider Day!
Today is Amy Schneider Day in Oakland! @Jeopardamy has made our city proud as the first transgender @Jeopardy the winningest female contestant and second longest winning streak! & Amy doesn’t just say she’s from Oakland, she screams! Oakland ❤ you Amy! pic.twitter.com/GqNuZK0O0u
— Libby Schaaf (@LibbySchaaf) September 8, 2022
Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf took to social media to share a photo of the two as they celebrated the big day.
“Today is Amy Schneider Day in Oakland!” Schaaf tweeted. “@Jeopardamy has made our city proud as the first transgender @Jeopardy the winningest female contestant and second longest winning streak! & Amy doesn’t just say she’s from Oakland, she screams! Oakland ❤ you Amy!”
It should be noted that Amy is not first openly trans champion to have competed on the show, but the first to make it all the way to the Tournament of Champions.
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It’s Amy Schneider Day in Oakland! I love this city so much, and to be honored like this, to be told that I’ve made Oakland proud… I’m really getting emotional here. ? https://t.co/9cgbYoemUc
— Amy Schneider (@Jeopardamy) September 8, 2022
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Amy quickly retweeted the news, adding, “Amy Schneider day in Oakland! I love this city so much—, and to be honored like this, to be told that I’ve made Oakland proud… I’m really emotional at here.”
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‘Danger!’ Thoughtful Fans To Congratulate!
Good news, and well deserved! I was born in Oakland in late 1956, and left the East Bay Area 55 years ago. Proud to be from Oakland (and hoping the Raiders don’t leave!).
— Betty Latvala-Soininen (@BSoininen) September 8, 2022
A former Oakland resident commented, “Good news, and well deserved! I was born in Oakland in late 1956, and left the East Bay Area 55 years ago. Proud to be from Oakland (and hope the Raiders don’t leave!) .”
Very cool, Amy… congrats! Proud to say I’m a bay area girl myself and a CA native and you rocked “Jeopardy”, woo hoooo! You are amazing and we are truly honored and very proud to have you among us!
— SweetLadyEve (@SarahMi36784116) September 8, 2022
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Another California resident added, “Wow, Amy… congrats! Proud to say I’m a bay area girl and CA native and you rocked ‘Jeopardy’, woo hoooo! You’re amazing and we’re so honored and so proud have you among us!:
Your bravado! You’ve made a lot of people happy just by being so smart and cool. Oakland has chosen well.
— Graeme Burk (@graemeburk) September 8, 2022
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Other fans from around the world also cheered to show their support. “Your brava! You’ve made a lot of people happy just by being so d— smart and cool,” another fan added. “Oakland has chosen well.”
Amy Schneider Will Return To ‘Jeopardy!’ Stage For The 2022 Tournament Of Champions
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Amy Schneider’s fans are looking forward to some great news, as she will be appearing in the 2022 Tournament of Champions this November, so fans won’t have to wait long to see her back on stage.
Season 38 was truly a season of super champions. Matt Amodio, who won 38 games when the 38-game season began in September 2021, and Mattea Roach, who won 23 games in May, will also join Amy in the highly anticipated tournament.
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The three contestants were so successful that the producers decided that they would skip the quarter-final round and would automatically be included in the semi-final bracket.
Fans can find out who is competing in the 2022 Tournament of Champions and the new format the producers have decided to try this year by clicking here.
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