Katharine McPhee.Photo: Taylor Hill/Getty
In the video, Jeopardy!championAmy Schneideris seen contemplating the tricky question, which read, “Spooky HBO show with references to H.P.’s Works, with Katharine McPhee along as the singing nanny.”
With blank expressions on their faces, all three contestants stood quietly until hostKen Jenningsrevealed the answerto beLovecraft Country Comfort.
Though McPhee’s name was in the clue, theCountry Comfortactress admitted on Instagram that the answer didn’t come easily to anyone — including her!
“I wouldn’t have even gotten this 🤣” shewrote on Instagramalongside theJeopardy!segment.
McPhee also shared the clip on her Instagram Story, captioning it: “Definitely would have missed this one.”
After posting the clip on Instagram, McPhee’s followers agreed that the question was tough.
“I was stumped,” wrote one follower. Another responded: “It’s ok Kat, neither would I.”
Some fans begged for a second season of the show, while others applauded McPhee’s performance in the first season. “Ok but need aCountry Comfort, Season 2,” wrote one Instagram user.
“You were brilliant in that show! Someone PLEASE bring backCountry Comfort!! We need more shoes like this! Real talent and nice stories and rooting for everyone to succeed!” added someone else.
As of Friday afternoon, she has currently won 37 games in a row and $1,253,200 in total winnings, making her the fourth-highest earner in the show’s history, according toJeopardy!’s website. She’s only one win and $265,401 away from dethroning runner-upMatt Amodio’s 38-game streak and $1,518,601 total earnings.
Schneider, a software engineering manager from Oakland, California, is also confirmed to appear in the 2022 Tournament of Champions —the first transgender contestant to do so— due to her impressive winning streak and history-breaking appearance.
source: people.com
