Austin-based game design director Will Wallace captured his third consecutive Jeopardy! victory on October 24, 2024, winning $26,799 in Game 34 of Season 41. The win elevated his three-day total to $55,598 after starting Double Jeopardy at $5,000, finding two Daily Doubles, and entering Final Jeopardy with $13,400. Wallace faced Toronto nonprofit consultant Kiki Jamieson, who finished with $5,199, and Chicago fundraising professional Dan Meyer, who ended at $0.
The Jeopardy! October 24, 2024 episode featured twelve categories including Random Books in Fiction Series, Vehicles, We Stand For Nothing, Bad Language, Succession, Garden State Parkway Rest Area Names in the first round, followed by National Parks, 4-Letter Opposites, Photographers & Their Craft, Ballad, Songbirds, and Snakes in Double Jeopardy.
Wallace finished with 18 correct responses and a 29.82% buzzer success rate, advancing to his fourth appearance.
Will Wallace wins $26,799 in third straight victory
First round breakdown
Meyer established early control through strategic board movement, converting a crucial Daily Double wager of $1,000 in Random Books In Fiction Series from the $800 position. His accurate responses across five categories built momentum toward a round-ending total of $5,800.
Jamieson matched Meyer's precision with seven correct responses without any misses, accumulating $5,400. Wallace maintained competitive positioning at $5,000 despite facing strong opposition, achieving ten correct responses against a single miss. The round showcased tight competition with multiple ties and lead changes through 30 clues, demonstrating balanced strength across all three players.
Double Jeopardy round
The second round opened with Wallace locating the first Daily Double in Ballad for $1,200. His successful $2,000 wager marked a crucial turning point, establishing new momentum. Categories including National Parks, 4-Letter Opposites, Photographers & Their Craft, and Songbirds tested the contestants' knowledge.
Jamieson found the third Daily Double after dominating 4-Letter Opposites but faced a setback with an incorrect $3,000 wager. Wallace maintained consistency through challenging material, building toward his Final Jeopardy leading position of $13,400 through strategic clue selection and accurate responses.
Final round
The Final Jeopardy category, “The U.K. Music Charts” presented a challenging question about musical history. Contestants faced a clue regarding "Candle In The Wind 1997" replacing the previous highest-selling UK single. Wallace demonstrated music knowledge by identifying Do They Know It's Christmas as the correct response.
His strategic wager of $13,399 maximized potential earnings. Jamieson wagered $5,601 but missed with Do You Wanna Dance as her response. Meyer risked his entire amount but did not provide a specific answer.
Will Wallace's performance data
Wallace's game statistics revealed remarkable consistency through multiple metrics. His 18 correct responses against two incorrect answers showed 90% accuracy. Buzzer timing emerged as a key factor with Wallace achieving first position 17 times out of 57 opportunities, marking a 29.82% success rate. His Daily Double performance stayed perfect at 2/2, adding crucial points at strategic moments.
The $12,600 Coryat score indicated strong fundamental knowledge independent of wagering. Wallace capitalized on rebound opportunities, converting 4 out of 4 attempts when other contestants missed.
Final Standings of Jeopardy! October 24, 2024, are as follows:
- Will Wallace: $26,799 (Winner)
- Kiki Jamieson: $5,199 (Second Place)
- Dan Meyer: $0 (Third Place)
At the end, combined contestant Coryat scores reached $34,400, indicating a high difficulty level balanced with strong player performance. Buzzer statistics showed close competition with Dan securing 18 attempts, Kiki managing 16, and Will achieving 17 successful rings.
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Will Wallace advances to his fourth Jeopardy! game scheduled for October 25, 2024, carrying momentum from three consecutive wins. His total earnings of $55,598 across three days position him among notable recent Jeopardy! champions. His performance metrics indicate strength across categories with excellence in strategic wagering.
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