When it comes to reality game shows, there are only a select few that have truly stood the test of time, and Jeopardy! is one of them. The show first came to prominence back in 1984 and has lasted a whopping 37 seasons, all with the incomparable, Alex Trebek as host.

In November 2020, news broke that Trebek had lost his battle to cancer, leaving many to wonder what would happen to the show. Well, Jeopardy! champion, Ken Jennings, was officially named interim guest host until a more permanent choice comes along.

Considering Jennings is one of the most recognized names attached to the game show, it is no surprise that he is amongst one of the richest Jeopardy! winner. Despite his earnings, does Ken have the highest net worth of the bunch? Let's find out!

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Which 'Jeopardy!' Champion Is The Richest?

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The hit game show series, Jeopardy! has gone on to prove itself as one of the most successful televised game shows in history, a feat shared by only a few other shows, including Wheel of Fortune and The Price Is Right.

After its syndicated start back in 1984 with host, Alex Trebek, the show reigned decade after decade finding itself at the top of the leader board in ratings. Well, while the show was certainly doing well, a few of its contestants were doing even better!

The show has seen a number of returning faces, many of which have made Jeopardy! history by taking home the most single-day winnings, all-time winnings, or the champion title, which Ken Jennings earned himself last year!

When it comes to the game show, there are three folks that always come to mind. Ken, Brad Rutter, and James Holzhauer. These three are considered to be the most successful Jeopardy! players of all-time, however, which one comes out on top when you compare their net worths? Well, it appears as if both Ken Jennings and Brad Rutter tie with a matching net worth of $4 million each!

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Ken Jennings made Jeopardy! history when he was the first-ever contestant to win $1,000,000! This was a massive moment for the show, as it had never been done before, however, Jennings would be the first of a few to reach that feat.

As for Brad Rutter, the star comes in at the top when looking at total earnings! According to Jeopardy!'s official Hall of Fame, Rutter managed to take home a whopping $4,938,436 in winnings during his visits to the show.

As for Jennings, the star comes in second with $4,370,700, trailing behind Rutter for all-time winnings by only $560,000! Luckily for the two, their status on the show, earnings, and business ventures have led both to amass net worths greater than imagined, especially when you take into consideration this was all made possible by knowing one's trivia, something Ken and Brad have both mastered.

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