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Harvey Silikovitz Wins Jeopardy! Wildcard Quarterfinal With $2 Final Bet

The West Orange attorney, who lives with Parkinson's, returned after years of auditions, reflecting new ties to the Michael J. Fox Foundation.

Overview

  • Silikovitz advanced to the Champions Wildcard semifinals after Wednesday's episode, edging the field with a $12,998 finish.
  • All three contestants missed Final Jeopardy on a literature clue about Huckleberry Finn, and Silikovitz’s $2 wager preserved his narrow lead.
  • He rallied from a missed Daily Double in Double Jeopardy—dropping to third—before surging into first at $13,000 to Cameron Berry’s $12,800.
  • His quarterfinal featured Jason Singer and Cameron Berry, with Singer ending at $3,900 before wagering to zero.
  • The one-game winner from March 2025, who earned $23,600, now joins Michelle Tsai and Stella Trout in semifinals slated to begin January 12.