JEOPARDY! sensation Mattea Roach has stunned audiences with their fabulous outfits that have evolved as they've appeared on the show.
The 24-year-old started on Jeopardy! in 2022, tore through a 23-day winning streak, and almost won Jeopardy! Masters in May.
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Mattea was a mere 23 years old and working as a tutor for law students when they became the youngest super-champ (or 10-day-plus winner) in history.
Mattea won their first game on April 15 and exclaimed, "all my student loans are paid off!" setting the tone for an unconventional yet quite captivating streak.
Mattea - who is non-binary and prefers to go by the pronouns they/them- wound up the sixth-winningest regular play Jeopardy! contestant ever with $562,983.
Then, they nearly beat James Holzhauer in the first annual Jeopardy! Masters tournament in May earning them an extra $250K.
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The 32-time winner and pro gambler was pushed to the brink, all while Mattea was reeling from the sudden loss of their father in their family home while filming.
In addition to their unbelievable Rolodex of knowledge, Mattea has also been idolized for their bold and unique style.
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When Mattea first competed on the show, they toned down their look.
They showed up in neutral-colored blazers, white turtlenecks, and other professional outfits.
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They had longer hair that was often clipped back, and they wore simple silver jewelry.
Every once and a while, Mattea would show a pop of pizzazz with a funky collared shirt, but they would cover it with a plain sweater.
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GETTING COMFORTABLE
In February, the game show star appeared while sporting a new shorter hairstyle for an event called Canada Reads.
They posed in the dramatically shorter hairstyle, chic dangling earrings, and a full suit and tie in the pic.
After the young Jeopardy! winner posted a photo of their new digs on Instagram, fans gushed over the new look.
"This is everything" one user commented.
"Sensational suit," wrote another.
"Suit and tie look AMAZING on you" gushed a third.
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OUT OF THE COMFORT ZONE
Once Mattea showed up on Jeopardy! Masters, they were wearing amazing and eye-catching looks.
One night, they wore an oversized tan blazer with a collared shirt that was covered in a leafy green design.
Then, they stunned the audience in a sleeveless black top and long dangly earrings.
This outfit also allowed the television show's fans to see some of Mattea's tattoo collection.
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TATTED UP
Mattea also has at least seven tattoos which sometimes peak out while they're buzzing in.
Mattea shared a close-up snap of their two NSFW-looking cowboys on Twitter because fans had so many questions about them.
In the close-up snap, a cherub, scorpion, and angel could also be seen.
They told GLAAD: “I have a scorpion tattoo as well, that's something people have noticed.
Mattea was born on October 26, 1998, in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada- making them a Scorpio.
"I don't talk astrology on the show. I'm moderately into astrology.”
"I don't talk about the more queer interests that I have on the show. But I like astrology."
During one of their earliest interviews with host Ken Jennings, Mattea also revealed they had two leg tattoos dedicated to the band Talking Heads.
"I really like the Talking Heads," they shared.
"So I have under both of my knees - on one leg I have 'same as it ever was' and on the other leg I have 'how did I get here'?
"Both from [the song] Once In A Lifetime," they explained.
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MEANINGFUL MEMENTOS
In June, Mattea posted their first selfie since they appeared and defied the odds on Masters.
They looked fabulous and glowing in the selfie on social media, looking at peace and taking a moment to reflect.
Their eyes were closed while wearing the denim jacket passed down from their late father.
That wasn't the only seeming nod to Phillip Henry Roach who tragically died at age 57 while Masters was filming in May- Mattea also donned a gold chain that read "Daddy."
Then at the beginning of July, Mattea donned a chic pink neck bandana, blazer, and graphic tee as seen above.
Finally, only a few days ago, they sat down for a Q&A with CBC News while rocking a chic ensemble.
They flaunted their punk-style nose rings, their hair slicked back, and wore a black patterned shirt with cranes - making for an edgy combo.
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