Mattea Roach on Jeopardy

[Adelle Dazeem]

Her nose ring looks like a booger.

 

[georgina]

I'm happy for her that she's won a good amount to set her off well for her future, but I don't see her lasting much longer. I was glad she admitted she's going to have tough competition in the TOC. The one thing I did find irritating yesterday is her saying "no" after she got a question wrong. I think that would be distracting to the other players who then have a chance to answer.

Agree. That and the little deliberations she goes through with the daily double wagers annoy me. Just say the amount!

 

[mrs. magoo]

We really thought last night was it for Mattea but I think she was just as surprised as everyone else. I just love Jeopardy. It is the one thing that I need in my weekday.

 

[Owlpost23]

We really thought last night was it for Mattea but I think she was just as surprised as everyone else. I just love Jeopardy. It is the one thing that I need in my weekday.

We've been watching the finals on Youtube,but we caught it live yesterday.Really thought that was it for her,but we shocked that the other contestant couldn't come up with the answer.Most exciting!

 

[mrs. magoo]

The tournament of champions is going to be pretty good this year. Do you every think Ken Jennings is thinking omg these questions are so easy and I could beat these players in a heart beat? I do prefer Mayim as host though.

 

[luvnwdwgal]

Me!

Me! I like her!!

 

[MIGrandma]

We really thought last night was it for Mattea but I think she was just as surprised as everyone else. I just love Jeopardy. It is the one thing that I need in my weekday.

Was so rooting for her challenger! So ready for Mattea to go!

 

[brockash]

She lost.

 

[Gracedis1]

It was her time. Can't wait for the Tournament of Champions!

 

[Tuffcookie]

I like her a lot! I think every long-time champion has acted quirky.

TC

 

[nw6675]

Ahhhhh......yay ....but it felt like she was a little too happy at the end.

 

[Squirlz]

She did the math wrong! So disappointing. She's a great champion.

 

[SM1992]

It was time. I liked her in the beginning but I feel the show gets a little boring when someone wins over and over. Actually I like the old rule where you were done after 5 wins in a row.

 

[SM1992]

She did the math wrong! So disappointing. She's a great champion.

She bet enough to beat Danielle if Danielle had doubled her money.

 

[georgina]

The challenger got lucky being from Georgia. I flew out of Hartsfield Jackson airport last weekend and didn’t come up with the answer. I do think Mattea is right when she said that Amy will annihilate her in the TOC.

 

[declansdad]

The tournament of champions is going to be pretty good this year. Do you every think Ken Jennings is thinking omg these questions are so easy and I could beat these players in a heart beat? I do prefer Mayim as host though.

I agree the TOC is going to be interesting. I think Ken Jennings is thinking I'm glad I didn't have to deal with all these great contestants.

As for Mayim, I would be very happy if she never hosted again.

 

[Lsdolphin]

Love when Mattea said she thought she was toast thursday...

 

[focusondisney]

I'm happy for her that she's won a good amount to set her off well for her future, but I don't see her lasting much longer. I was glad she admitted she's going to have tough competition in the TOC. The one thing I did find irritating yesterday is her saying "no" after she got a question wrong. I think that would be distracting to the other players who then have a chance to answer.

Agree. That and the little deliberations she goes through with the daily double wagers annoy me. Just say the amount!

I think this is what irritated me about her, too much commentary as she went along. You’re not the host, it’s not your show, just answer the questions. I know some people commented it was probably nervous chatter. But it came across as cocky/ arrogant, not nervous.

It was time. I liked her in the beginning but I feel the show gets a little boring when someone wins over and over. Actually I like the old rule where you were done after 5 wins in a row.

Me too. I think the longer you’re on, the more advantage you have. For one thing, I really think the longer champions get an unfair advantage with using the buzzer. You can see so many times other players trying to click in. But after several games the champion has the timing down & gets in a rhythm & can ring in at the perfect time. And that just gets better for them over time. In addition, they get more comfortable just being on stage. You can tell, because, like Mattea, the comments & chatter start happening.

 

[Gracedis1]

https://www.jeopardy.com/jbuzz/contestants/mattea-roach-experience-has-changed-me-forever-better
Great insight into who she is. She reminds me of my daughter and the experiences of many of her friends.

 

[SM1992]

Me too. I think the longer you’re on, the more advantage you have. For one thing, I really think the longer champions get an unfair advantage with using the buzzer. You can see so many times other players trying to click in. But after several games the champion has the timing down & gets in a rhythm & can ring in at the perfect time. And that just gets better for them over time. In addition, they get more comfortable just being on stage. You can tell, because, like Mattea, the comments & chatter start happening.

You are absolutely correct on this. I saw this in person when my wife was a contestant. (yes I'll brag whenever I get the chance) There's a brief time after the host stops talking and the signal lights come on where you have to buzz in. Players were coached "if you see the light, you're too late"