Jeopardy contestant earns more per episode than host in record-breaking run
James Holzhauer is currently making twice the reported salary of host Alex Trebek after winning 13 episodes of the classic quiz show
Every all-time great has a celebration that matches their prowess: Roger Federer clenches his fist as a sign of his aggression on the court, Cristiano Ronaldo stands like a statue, his brilliance powered by self-belief.
To that list we can now add James Holzhauer, the record-breaking Jeopardy! contestant about to play his 13th show in a row. Each time he wins another jackpot, he grins a fake grin and stares into the camera with a look that says, “This was all too easy”.