Shocking Elimination: ‘Jeopardy!’ Favorite Troy Meyer Out

Fans of Jeopardy! were stunned after the frontrunner for the Invitational Tournament trophy, Troy Meyer, was knocked out of the competition in a dramatic game full of unexpected twists. Many viewers believed that Troy, a trivia veteran, had the best chance of taking home the big prize. However, his shocking loss left fans questioning how such a skilled player could be eliminated so early in the tournament.

Troy Meyer’s Jeopardy! Run

Troy Meyer, a music executive from Cleveland, Ohio, made his name on Jeopardy! During his impressive six-day run in 2023. He earned over $215,000 and went on to compete in the Tournament of Champions, where he made it all the way to the finals. Though he ultimately lost to Yogesh Raut, his past success and strong track record in the Online Quiz League made him a favorite to win the Invitational Tournament.

In Thursday’s game, Troy faced off against two other contestants: Jackie Kelly, a developer from Philadelphia, and Raymond Goslow, a library technology consultant from Marietta, Georgia. Troy started the game strong, earning the first Daily Double and doubling his score to $5,600, which gave him an early lead. By the second break, however, Raymond had caught up, and the two players were tied at $5,600, with Jackie in third place with just $400.

Troy’s Competition Became More Intense

When the game moved to the Double Jeopardy! Round, the competition became even more intense. Troy and Raymond continued to battle it out, but it was Jackie who made a surprise comeback. She was able to double her score with the second Daily Double, jumping to $11,200 and moving into second place. Troy remained in the lead with $13,000, while Raymond fell behind momentarily. But Raymond quickly turned the game around, grabbing the third Daily Double and adding $5,000 to his score. By the time the Final Jeopardy! Round began, Raymond had surged to $25,200, with Troy at $19,800 and Jackie in third with $13,200.

The Final Jeopardy! The clue was about a city in the Southwest, and both Troy and Raymond answered correctly with “Albuquerque,” keeping the game close. However, Raymond’s strong performance in the earlier rounds gave him an insurmountable lead. He finished with $39,601, while Troy ended with $27,401 and Jackie finished in third with $0 after missing the final clue.

While many fans were shocked by Troy’s loss. Some explained that they were rooting against him not because they disliked him. But because they felt his experience in international trivia competitions gave him an unfair advantage over more “regular” contestants. Fans who supported Raymond and Jackie were excited by the unpredictability of the game, with many saying that the outcome made the tournament even more interesting. Regardless of the result, fans agreed that all three contestants played well, and Troy’s status as one of the best trivia players in the world remained unquestioned. How do you feel about the dramatic knockout? Was Troy your favorite player? Let us know your thoughts in the comments.