
Redemption for Drew Goins: From Taylor Swift Stumble to Jeopardy Triumph
Drew Goins, a journalist from Hawaii, made a triumphant return to Jeopardy! during the show's "Second Chance" tournament. The competition offers players who didn't win in their initial appearances another shot at glory—and for Goins, it was also a chance to make amends for a much-discussed Taylor Swift misstep that haunted him.
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In his previous appearance in September 2024, Drew stumbled on an $800 clue about Taylor Swift’s Fearless , her first Grammy Album of the Year winner. Neither he nor his competitors buzzed in, and the silence left Swift’s dedicated fanbase—dubbed the Swifties—disappointed. But perhaps no one was more let down than Goins' own brother, a devoted Swiftie who had painstakingly prepared him with a Taylor-themed practice board the night before the taping.
Fast forward to this week’s episode, and redemption came knocking. During the "Albums" category in the Jeopardy! round, the final clue read: “In 2014, Taylor Swift gave us this album named for a different year.” The audience, aware of Goins' history, burst into laughter as the tension built. Without missing a beat, Goins buzzed in and confidently responded, “What is 1989 ?” His excitement was palpable, and host Ken Jennings proclaimed, “Redemption for Drew!” The crowd erupted in applause, a moment of catharsis for both Goins and his Swiftie supporters.
But Drew's comeback wasn’t just about one clue. He demonstrated stellar gameplay throughout, leading with $11,600 at the end of the first round and securing an impressive $33,400 in Double Jeopardy. The Final Jeopardy category, "21st Century Business," saw all contestants correctly answer a question about the app Tinder, but Goins' strategic wager solidified his victory with $36,801, the second-highest total of the season.
This win wasn’t just a personal triumph; it became a narrative of resilience, humor, and redemption. With the Swifties on his side now, Drew Goins is a reminder that even in the face of past mistakes, the opportunity to "shake it off" and come out on top is always within reach.
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