📢 Headline: “Jeopardy! Champ Jason Singer Issues Apology Over Misleading ‘First Married Champions’ Claim”
Announcement:
Jason Singer, a two-time Jeopardy! champion from Portland, Maine, has issued a public apology following inaccurate media reports that claimed he and his wife, Susan McMillan, were the first married couple to both win on the show.
Singer clarified that neither he nor McMillan ever made this claim, and that multiple married couples—such as Kristin and Justin Sausville—had previously achieved the same feat. In response to the confusion, Singer reached out to those couples directly to apologize and to set the record straight.
“I regret the error and any hurt caused,” Singer stated. He also proposed a new Jeopardy! “Couples Tournament” to honor all married champion pairs fairly.
Former champion Kristin Sausville spoke out on social media, criticizing the media for spreading misinformation and overlooking earlier winners. She emphasized the importance of accurate reporting and recognition for past contestants.
This moment serves as a reminder that even in the world of trivia, facts matter—and those who make history deserve to be remembered correctly.
