Liam Starnes, a University of Chicago undergraduate, debuted on 'Jeopardy!' on April 18, quickly gaining attention for his striking resemblance to Sheldon Cooper, a character from 'The Big Bang Theory'. Fans took to social media to express their excitement, pointing out the similarities with various comments, including references to Starnes as Sheldon's doppelgänger. Starnes not only received praise for his looks but also demonstrated his intellect, leading to victories on the show with a total earnings of $32,401 and becoming a two-day champion.
"Seriously, that's Sheldon!!!!!!!" a fan wrote on X, formerly Twitter, demonstrating how viewers were captivated by Starnes' resemblance to the character.
With $19,600, Starnes was in the lead heading into Final Jeopardy! He emerged triumphant after correctly guessing the answer and wagering $12,801.
"I never doubted teenage Sheldon for a minute! Congrats Liam," a fan wrote following Starnes' win, showcasing the connection fans made between Starnes and Sheldon Cooper.
"SHELDON IS LEGIT ON #JEOPARDY RIGHT NOW... LOL," commented a fan, reflecting the ongoing conversation about Starnes' uncanny similarity to the beloved sitcom character.
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