ESPN NFL analyst Mina Kimes has been crowned the Celebrity Jeopardy! champion, defeating actors Ike Barinholz and Steven Weber in the season finale to win a $1 million grand prize for charity.
The championship victory was celebrated on social media by colleagues, including Adam Schefter, who noted that like her beloved Seattle Seahawks, Kimes is now a champion (per @AdamSchefter). Kimes, a senior analyst and staple of ESPN's "NFL Live," competed on behalf of the SELAH Neighborhood Homeless Coalition.
Known for her analytical depth and trivia prowess, Kimes navigated a field of high-profile competitors throughout the tournament to secure the top prize. The win comes as Kimes prepares for another major non-sports role, having recently been named the host of the 2026 Scripps National Spelling Bee scheduled for later this month.
Kimes has been a prominent fan of the Seahawks throughout her tenure at ESPN and famously has a tattoo commemorating the franchise's Super Bowl XLVIII victory. Her success on the quiz show adds another accolade to a career that already includes multiple journalism awards and a Sports Emmy.
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