'Jeopardy!' Fans Stunned by Contestant's Costly Final Wager
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Fox News

A "Jeopardy!" contestant named John lost the game despite answering the Final Jeopardy clue correctly because he chose not to wager any of his winnings. Fans criticized his decision, pointing out that he could have won if he had bet strategically. The contestant in the lead also answered the clue incorrectly but still won due to a higher wager. Host Ken Jennings expressed surprise at John's choice, while viewers called it a "bonehead wager" and questioned his ability to count.