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Warning: This page may contain spoilers for the January 15, 2025 game of Celebrity Jeopardy! – especially if you live west of the Eastern or Central time zones. This page will be updated when the show airs in the Eastern time zone, which is 20 minutes earlier in Canada than in the United States tonight.

Are you looking for today’s syndicated Jeopardy recap? You can find that here! You’ll also find recaps of today’s three Pop Culture Jeopardy episodes on this page. If you’re looking for these recaps instead: Episode 19 (The Three Seasons, A Tribe Called Quiz, Ladies of the 80s); Episode 20 (Trivia Tuesdays, The Challengers, The Quiztina Aguileras); Episode 21 (Buggsy Mogues, The Adley Clutchmans, Dyon Boys).

Today’s Celebrity Danger! Participant:

Jackie Tohnan actor originally from Oceanside, New York who plays for PATH

Neil deGrasse Tysonan astrophysicist, author and presenter from New York, New York plays for STRIVE

Melissa Petermanan actor and game show host originally from Minneapolis, Minnesota, who plays for the Diana DiSalvatore Nursing Scholarship at St. Catherine University

Andy’s thoughts before the game:

Episode 2 of the third season of Celebrity Danger! With Jackie Tohn, known for her role as Melanie Rosen in the Netflix series GLOWNeil deGrasse Tyson, prominent astrophysicist and director of the Hayden Planetarium in New York City, and Melissa Peterman from the new Reba McEntire sitcom Happy’s Place and game show host person, place or thing. I think a lot of viewers are expecting Neil to do well in this game and I hope for his sake that he does.

A note about watching: Due to President Biden’s farewell speech, this episode will be delayed 20 minutes on ABC in the Eastern and Central time zones. However, the Canadian broadcast on CTV will not experience this delay.

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Final Jeopardy clue: In 1981’s “The Great Muppet Caper,” three crates are shipped abroad: “Frog” holds Kermit, “Bear” holds Fozzie, and “Whatever” holds that Muppet

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Game review and today’s game statistics:

I want to find out who won Celebrity Jeopardy! Today? Here is the Celebrity Jeopardy for Wednesday, January 15, 2025! based on the numbers, together with a summary:

Danger! Round:

(Categories: Travel Guide; Historical Rumors Suppressed; Drink Brand Backstory; Surviving the Movie; “Butt” Seriously; Imagine the Book)

While Jackie won the Daily Double, Neil was in the lead after 15 clues and 6 correct answers. Points after 15: Neil $1,700, Jackie $1,000, Melissa $600. After the break, Neil scored another four goals and led after 30 clues, followed by Jackie in second and Melissa in third.

First break stats (15 clues):

Neil 6 correct 0 incorrect
Jackie 3 correct 0 incorrect
Melissa 4 correct 2 incorrect

Today’s interviews:

Jackie is friends with Brendan Sargent, who was on the show in 2021 and 2023.
Neil was introduced to the show in fourth grade by his friend Philip.
Melissa loves game shows.

Statistics after Jeopardy round:

Neil 10 correct 0 incorrect
Jackie 5 correct 0 incorrect
Melissa 7 correct 3 incorrect

Results after Jeopardy! Round:

Neil $3,400
Jackie $1,200
Melissa $700

Double danger! Round:

(Categories: Grumpy Philosophers; Double Talk; Thar She Blows!; Party Like It’s 1899; Volcanoes Are So Hot Right Now; In the Kitchen with Ina Garten)

Neil struggled to reach the buzzer in this section as Melissa scored six points in the first half of the round, moving from third to first place. After 45 clues, the score was: Melissa $4,700, Neil $4,200 and Jackie $2,800.

Third break stats (45 clues):

Melissa 13 correct 3 incorrect
Neil 12 correct 0 incorrect
Jackie 9 correct 0 incorrect

Today’s second interviews:

Jackie learned to become a wrestling fan through GLOW.
Neil is a veteran of Hot Ones and had a bad time afterward.
Melissa has to be on game shows because no one in her family wants to play games with her.

Neil struggled to reach the buzzer in this section as Melissa scored six points in the first half of the round, moving from third to first place. After 45 clues, the score was: Melissa $4,700, Neil $4,200 and Jackie $2,800. After the break, Melissa immediately got the Daily Double and took home $2,000. Neil had a false DD3 for $1,800 when Melissa took the lead after 60.

Third break stats (45 clues):

Melissa 13 correct 3 incorrect
Neil 12 correct 0 incorrect
Jackie 9 correct 0 incorrect

Today’s second interviews:

Jackie learned to become a wrestling fan through GLOW.
Neil is a veteran of Hot Ones and had a bad time afterward.
Melissa has to be on game shows because no one in her family wants to play games with her.

Statistics according to Double Jeopardy:

Melissa 15 correct 3 incorrect
Neil 17 correct 1 incorrect
Jackie 10 correct 0 incorrect

Points after the Double Jeopardy! Round:

Melissa $6,900
Neil $5,200
Jackie $3,400

Triple Jeopardy! Round:

(Categories: Hey “Ya”; Not So Surrealist; Texas Hold’Em; Name Some “3”; Answer in German If You Think; Streamin’ To The Oldies)

Neil found all three Daily Doubles, but missed two of them – and that was enough for Melissa to take an $800 lead heading into Final Jeopardy.

Statistics according to Triple Jeopardy:

Melissa 22 correct 3 incorrect
Neil 29 correct 3 incorrect
Jackie 14 correct 0 incorrect
Total number of unplayed clues this season: 0 (0 today).

Results before the final:

Melissa $12,900
Neil $12,100
Jackie $7,900

Correct answer from Final Jeopardy: Who is Gonzo?

She probably shocked Jackie more than anyone when she guessed correctly in Final Jeopardy, and that makes her the winner and semifinalist.

The results tonight:

Jackie $7,900 + $4,500 = $12,400 (Who is Gonzo?) (semi-finalist)
Neil $12,100 – $3,701 = $8,399 (Who is…Snufalufagus?)
Melissa $12,900 – $10,001 = $2,899 (Who is animal?)

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Daily Double Locations:

1) BACK STORY OF BEVERAGE BRAND $500 (Note #9)
Jackie 500 +500 (Melissa 600 Neil 1300)
2) IN THE KITCHEN WITH INA GARDEN $800 (Note #16)
Melissa 4700 +2000 (Neil 4200 Jackie 2800)
3) GRUMPY PHILOSOPHERS $400 (Note #29)
Neil 6800 -1800 (Melissa 6900 Jackie 3400)
4) Name “3” about $900 (Hint #7)
Neil 5800 +2000 (Melissa 9300 Jackie 3400)
5) HEY “YA” $900 (Note #12)
Neil 8400 -1000 (Melissa 9300 Jackie 6400)
6) NOT SO SURREALISM $1,500 (Note #27, $2,100 left)
Neil 12800 -2800 (Melissa 12900 Jackie 7900)
Total daily double efficiency for this game: 117

Game statistics:

Jackie $7,900 Coryat, 14 correct, 0 incorrect, 15.48% first at the buzzer (13/84), 0/0 on rebound attempts (on 3 rebound opportunities)
Neil $16,600 Coryat, 29 true, 3 false, 32.14% first at the buzzer (27/84), 1/1 on rebound attempts (on 3 rebound opportunities)
Melissa $11,700 Coryat, 22 correct, 3 incorrect, 28.57% first at the buzzer (24/84), 0/0 in rebound attempts (with 0 rebound opportunities)
Combined Coryat Score: $36,200
Laughing garbage: $14,100 (To 22 Triple Stumpers)
Coryat lost due to incorrect answers (less double correct answers): $3,700
Change of leadership: 4
Draw: 0

Melissa Peterman, Career Stats:

22 correct, 4 incorrect
0/0 on rebound attempts (with 0 rebound opportunities)
28.57% being first at the buzzer (24/84)
1/1 on Daily Doubles (Net Earnings: $2,000)
0/1 in Final Jeopardy
Average Coryat: $11,700

Neil deGrasse Tyson, career statistics:

29 correct, 4 incorrect
1/1 on rebound attempts (with 3 rebound opportunities)
32.14% being first at the buzzer (27/84)
1/4 on Daily Doubles (Net Earnings: -$3,600)
0/1 in Final Jeopardy
Average Coryat: $16,600

Jackie Tohn, career statistics:

15 correct, 0 incorrect
0/0 on rebound attempts (with 3 rebound opportunities)
15.48% being first at the buzzer (13/84)
1/1 on Daily Doubles (Net Earnings: $500)
1/1 in Final Jeopardy
Average Coryat: $7,900

Andy’s thoughts:

• A voiceover at the end of the episode said this Danger! will make donations to support relief efforts in Southern California.
• Today’s box score will be linked to the show’s release.

Final danger! Betting suggestions:

(Results: Melissa $12,900, Neil $12,100, Jackie $7,900)

Melissa: The cover bet on Neil is $11,301. (Actual Stake: $10,001)

Neil: The cover bet on Jackie is $3,701. (Actual Stake: $3,701)

Jackie: Bet between $500 and $6,300. (Actual stake: $4,500)

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