Find out everything you need to know about Katie Palumbo, a Jeopardy Contestant first appearing on Season 39 of the show airing on January 16, 2023!
Katie Palumbo Biography & Profession
Katie Palumbo is a Museum Membership Specialist from Amawalk, New York.
| Name | Katie Palumbo |
|---|---|
| Location & Residence | Amawalk, New York |
| Profession & Jobs | Museum Membership Specialist at Mystic Seaport; Formerly a Museum Interpreter |
| Gender & Sex | Female |
| Age & Date of Birth | |
| American; Surname of Italian origin | |
| Education & School | 2010 Somers High School graduate; Graduate of Wheaton College in Norton, Massachusetts; PhD student at University College Cork in Ireland |
| Relationships & Family | (Information not provided) |
| Biography & More Details | “Jeopardy!” champion with a one-day total win of $23,100; Long-time fan of “Jeopardy!”; Participated in multiple rounds of auditions over Zoom; Strategy involved watching old episodes and reading sets of previous “Jeopardy!” questions; Used winnings to pay off student loans; Plans to visit Disney World’s “Galactic Starcruiser” hotel |
Katie Palumbo, a resident of Amawalk, New York, is a Museum Membership Specialist at Mystic Seaport. She has a rich educational background, being a 2010 graduate of Somers High School and Wheaton College in Norton, Massachusetts, and is currently pursuing her PhD at University College Cork, focusing on Irish revolutionary history. Palumbo gained recognition as a “Jeopardy!” champion, winning $23,100 in a single day. Her preparation for the show involved extensive review of past episodes and questions. She used her winnings to pay off student loans and plans a trip to Disney World. Her nationality is American, with an Italian surname origin.
Katie Palumbo Jeopardy Results & Statistics
Looking to find out how Katie Palumbo did on Jeopardy tonight? Scroll down below to find out their final scores after each round as well as their competitor results!
| Returning Champion | Contestant | Contestant | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday, 16 January 2024 | Andy Tirrell San Diego, California Political Science & International Relations Professor Winning Score: $23,600 Round 2 Score: $21,800 Round 1 Score: $6,400 | Katie Palumbo Amawalk, New York Museum Membership Specialist Final Score: -$1,000 Round 2 Score: -$1,000 Round 1 Score: $5,400 | Sharon Stone Round Rock, Texas Early Childhood Intervention Manager Final Score: $100 Round 2 Score: $6,100 Round 1 Score: $600 |
| Tuesday, 17 January 2023 | Katie Palumbo Amawalk, New York Museum Interpreter 1 Day Winnings of $23,100 Final Score: $2,400 Round 2 Score: $7,400 Round 1 Score: $6,200 | Vince Bacani Montreal, Quebec, Canada Risk Manager Winning Score: $13,000 Round 2 Score: $14,000 Round 1 Score: $7,000 | Stephanie Pakula Cambridge, Massachusetts Aerospace Engineer Final Score: $101 Round 2 Score: $1,000 Round 1 Score: $1,400 |
| Monday, 16 January 2023 | Yogesh Raut Originally Springfield, Illinois Blogger, Podcaster & Freelance Writer 3 Day Winnings of $96,403 Final Score: $22,801 Round 2 Score: $23,800 Round 1 Score: $9,200 | Jimmy Davoren Coronado, California Teacher Final Score: $0 Round 2 Score: $11,400 Round 1 Score: $3,400 | Katie Palumbo Amawalk, New York Museum Interpreter Winning Score: $23,100 Round 2 Score: $25,600 Round 1 Score: $5,600 |
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