‘Jeopardy!’ Power Couple Ties Knot After Decade-Long Friendship
Two of Jeopardy!‘s most celebrated champions have rewritten the rules of game show romance. Roger Craig, the 2011 Tournament of Champions winner, stunned viewers during Friday’s Jeopardy! Invitational Tournament by revealing his marriage to 20-day champion Julia Collins – creating television’s smartest power couple.
From Quiz Show Rivals to Life Partners
The romance blossomed unexpectedly at the 2019 Jeopardy! All-Star Games, where Craig (a six-game champion) reconnected with Collins (holder of the female consecutive wins record until 2021). “We first met in New York about 10 years ago through the Jeopardy! community,” Craig told host Ken Jennings during player introductions.
| Roger Craig | Julia Collins |
|---|---|
| 2011 Tournament of Champions Winner | 20-Game Champion (2014) |
| $230,200 Career Winnings | $429,100 Regular Play Earnings |
| Holds Single-Day Record ($77,000) | Former Female Streak Record Holder |
Tournament Triumph Sparks Marriage Buzz
The announcement came during Craig’s dominant semifinal victory where he:
- Hit all three Daily Doubles in Double Jeopardy!
Fans immediately flooded social media with reactions:
“Caught me off guard ngl – when did this happen?!” wrote one Reddit user
What’s Next for TV’s Brainiest Couple?
While logistics prevented Collins from participating in this tournament, Craig teased future collaborations: “We would love to play against each other…hopefully next time”. The couple currently resides in Arlington, VA where Craig works as an applied scientist while Collins runs her women’s empowerment nonprofit Girls Like You & Me.
Jeopardy! airs weekdays – check local listings for tournament semifinals featuring this historic couple’s next moves.
