Maine Man Wins 'Jeopardy!' and Joins Wife as Show Champion
PORTLAND, MAINE, JUN 30 – Jason Singer won $22,401 on Jeopardy! four years after his wife Susan McMillan's $35,600 win, though their claim as first married champions is disputed by multiple past couples.
- On the July 1, 2025 episode of Jeopardy!, Portland resident Jason Singer emerged as the winner, joining his wife Susan McMillan as a champion of the show.
- Singer, a real estate professional and former journalist, credited years of trivia practice and the influence of his spouse, a 2021 Jeopardy! champion, for his success on the show.
- Singer credited preparing with electronic flashcards created over 15 years and said having his wife nearby was the best way to get ready for the show.
- Singer won Final Jeopardy! by correctly answering “Who is Laurence Olivier?” and earned $22,401 overall, while McMillan won $35,600 in her game.
- Singer's victory makes him and McMillan possibly the first married couple both to win Jeopardy!, implying a rare shared success on the show.
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