Sam Buttrey, fan-favorite contestant and all-around nationwide treasure, has revealed that his spouse additionally “Brings It” at Jeopardy!. A lot in order that she was almost on the present a number of instances, together with the now-airing Season 41.
The 2022 Match of Champions finalist shared the stunning tidbit on Monday’s Inside Jeopardy! podcast, which he now co-hosts with producer Sarah Whitcomb Foss.
Likening himself to latest four-day champion Ryan Manton, whose spouse Lauren Menke was on the present, Buttrey disclosed that his spouse additionally aced the web audition — 4 instances.
Elinda Hardy — with whom Sam shares two kids — was most not too long ago invited to compete this season. And producers deliberate to have her on till Buttrey accepted his new gig on the present’s official podcast, rendering each of them ineligible.
“I do know Sam, your spouse was within the [contestant] pool till this new place you acquired,” co-host Foss shared. Buttrey confirmed that his spouse can also be large on Jeopardy! and they’re related in that manner.
“What’s enjoyable about that’s we’re robust in several areas,” he mentioned. “As a pair, we’re significantly good at Jeopardy!. My spouse made it into the pool thrice and was invited to return on a fourth time however I’m fairly positive she’s not eligible proper now.”
When requested if she was “bitter” about that, Sam mentioned: “No,” bursting out laughing. He elaborated: “My spouse is bitter about a lot I do however that is no a type of causes. My spouse is a stunning particular person.”
Foss thanked Buttrey’s spouse for “sacrificing her potential Jeopardy! success in order that he may very well be part of our podcast.”
Buttrey added: “In all sincerity I thank her too. We had this dialogue,” referring to his involvement with the present altering her contestant standing.
Buttrey co-hosts Inside Jeopardy! with Foss and infrequently showrunner Michael Davies (cryptically changing Buzzy Cohen). As a result of the radio present will get into all issues Jeopardy!, he earlier confirmed he was barred from future competitions and is now retired.
He shared in a earlier podcast episode: “I believe, you already know, the time has come to, as you say, grasp up the buzzer. If the price of being right here with you guys and specializing in the sport is retirement, positive, I’m all for it.”
Hosts, nor anybody concerned with the present, are allowed to compete; an unwritten Jeopardy! rule however one which’s been made clear by Ken Jennings when James Holzhauer challenged him to a “rematch” in Jeopardy! Masters Season 1.
Buttrey made his first Jeopardy! look in 2021 when he received the Professors Match. His hilarious stage presence and uncanny resemblance to Steve Martin shortly received over followers. Buttrey then returned for the 2022 TOC, Masters and this 12 months’s Jeopardy! Invitational Match.
However to suppose that if Buttrey hadn’t accepted a task in co-hosting the present’s podcast, his spouse may have been the subsequent super-champion. Discuss a real Each day Double!
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