Silikovitz, an attorney and “worldwide karaoke singer” originally from New Jersey, appeared on the March 10 episode, in which he upended reigning champ Laura Faddah’s eight-day winning streak.

Silikovitz made his “Jeopardy!” debut on Monday, besting the 8-day champion Laura Faddah by winning $23,600 in a dominating game that, from the start, was a runaway.

Harvey Silikovitz spent 24 years trying to get on Jeopardy! — and less than 30 minutes winning it. But after winning, he was stumped by a question about the Forward. Just recently, in an online ...

Silikovitz made his “Jeopardy!” debut on Monday, besting the 8-day champion Laura Faddah by winning $23,600 in a dominating game that, from the start, was a runaway.

Silikovitz was correct with “Who is the Dalai Lama?” He wagered $6,800, giving him a final total of $13,600. Johnson answered the same and bet $4,000, giving her $24,800 as her final total.

Finding Silikovitz funny and somewhat charming, Cowell encouraged him to set his eyes on Abdul. “Who knows, maybe today you can also find someone who is single,” Cowell said pointing at Abdul.

With his mother beaming from the sidelines, 43-year-old Andy Silikovitz began singing Mariah Carey's 'Hero' during 'X Factor' factor on Thursday night. Judge Simon Cowell no doubt hoped he was ...

Silikovitz’s run ended on Tuesday when contestant James Corson succeeded him, winning a whopping $42,000. “Just being a Jeopardy champion is something that I’m proud of,” Silikovitz told ...