Jeopardy! Recap: Harrison Whitaker's Reign Ends, Libby Jones Wins

Harrison Whitaker, an Indiana native, concluded his impressive 14-game run on "Jeopardy!" on December 1, 2025. Whitaker's defeat came during Final Jeopardy! where the clue revolved around a 1959 4-cent stamp depicting an eagle and a maple leaf, referencing the Saint Lawrence Seaway project. Despite leading with $21,000 going into Final Jeopardy!, Whitaker's incorrect response and wager resulted in Libby Jones, a recruiter from Davenport, Florida, taking the lead with a total of $24,801.

On December 2, Jones faced Anne Martyn and Eli Selzer. Selzer initially took the lead but Jones managed to find two Daily Doubles in Double Jeopardy, catapulting her to first place. The Final Jeopardy! category was "Celebrities," with the clue referencing Brooke Shields. Jones made a risky wager and won her second game with a total of $70,802.

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Libby Jones defeated Harrison Whitaker.

The clue was about a 1959 4-cent stamp depicting an eagle and a maple leaf.

$70,802.

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