Princeton IL band teacher dethrones ‘Jeopardy!’ champion – KWQC
PRINCETON, Ill. (KWQC) – This longtime band teacher at Princeton High School and Logan Jr. High made his national television debut as a contestant on “Jeopardy!“ — and won.
Who is Steven Olson?
The lifelong fan of the iconic quiz show taped his episode in August in Los Angeles, and family and friends finally got a chance to see his success when it aired Friday on KWQC.
He appeared on Quad Cities Live ahead of the broadcast and viewers can catch the guest interview in the attached video.
Getting on “Jeopardy!” is no small feat — Olson completed a multi-step audition process that included online testing, live proctoring, and a Zoom audition before being selected for the contestant pool.
Olson says the experience was fast-paced and far more intense than playing along at home. He spent weeks preparing, studying past clues and practicing buzzer timing.
The episode will be available for streaming on Hulu and Peacock the following day, Sept. 20.
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