Amy Schneider

Amy Schneider is a celebrated writer and game show contestant, recognized for her historic 40-game winning streak on Jeopardy! and her subsequent Tournament of Champions victory. After achieving a historic 40-game winning streak on Jeopardy!, Amy Schneider became the second-longest consecutive winner in the program’s history, accumulating over $1.3 million in regular-season play. Her remarkable run, which began on November 17, 2021, and concluded on January 26, 2022, established her as the most successful woman and the most successful transgender contestant to compete on the show.

During this period, Schneider reached several milestones, including becoming the fourth Jeopardy! contestant to win $1 million in regular gameplay on January 7, 2022. She set a record for the longest win streak by a female player on December 29, 2021, and surpassed Matt Amodio for the second-longest winning streak in regular play on January 24, 2022, behind only Ken Jennings. Her strategic acumen was further demonstrated by correctly responding in 30 out of 41 Final Jeopardy!

rounds. Prior to her national prominence, Schneider co-hosted the podcast ‘Up Yours, Downstairs!’ with Kelly Anneken from January 2012 to January 2021, focusing on the television series ‘Downton Abbey’. Following her record-breaking run, Schneider continued her competitive success, winning the Jeopardy! Tournament of Champions in November 2022, where she secured an additional $250,000.

In December 2022, she announced the development of a new podcast titled ‘Amy Always Wins’ for SmartLess Media, further extending her reach into audio content. She also appeared on the popular culinary competition series ‘Top Chef’ in April 2025, showcasing her versatility and appeal to diverse audiences.