JEOPARDY!'s newest star, Isaac Hirsch, has snagged his sixth straight victory on Wednesday night, causing a fan frenzy. Some viewers likened Isaac to an all-time favorite contestant, given his charming demeanor, while others worried he's losing steam. After clinching a Tournament of Champions spot last episode , the sharp-dressed Burbank, California champ faced Larry P.
Wellington and Alex Pribil. After the Jeopardy! round, Isaac, boosted by a $2,200 Daily Double, led with $8,000. Alex trailed with $3,200, and Larry with $1,800.
In Double Jeopardy!, Alex found both Daily Doubles but bungled one of them, entering Final Jeopardy! just out of contention. Isaac didn’t have a runaway, so Larry needed a correct response and a miss from Isaac to win. The champ led with $16,800, while Larry had $10,600 and Alex had $5,600.
The FAMOUS AMERICANS clue was, "In his 1999 memoir he wrote, 'I had been shot down a short walk's distance from the French-built prison Hoa Lo.'" Everyone correctly responded with "John McCain," and Isaac added $4,401 to win $21,201, bringing his six-day total to $141,388. He flashed a brief grin and clenched his fist in victory as his earnings were displayed.
"Very impressive!" Ken Jennings declared. Fans swarmed social media, celebrating another win for Isaac, though some noted the games are getting tighter. "He’s a great contestant!! Funny and humble!!" one Instagram user gushed.
"The most charming contestant since Sam Buttrey!" wrote another, referencing th.
