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Snail Mail Doppelgänger Wows Jeopardy! Stage
6 Jan
Summary
- Contestant Stella Trout bears a striking resemblance to musician Snail Mail.
- Trout's likeness to Lindsey Jordan gained social media attention.
- Trout advanced in Jeopardy! Champions Wildcard after winning her quarterfinal.
A contestant on Jeopardy! Champions Wildcard has sparked a unique buzz due to her uncanny resemblance to indie musician Snail Mail. Stella Trout, a software engineer, first appeared on the show last June, and viewers quickly noted her likeness to Snail Mail's lead singer, Lindsey Jordan.
Trout's appearance on the Champions Wildcard quarterfinals on January 6, 2026, brought renewed attention to the comparison. She shared with host Ken Jennings how the online phenomenon led to her connecting with Jordan on social media. Jordan herself has shown enthusiastic support, referring to Trout as her "twin" on Instagram.
Adding to the excitement, Trout successfully advanced in the tournament by winning her quarterfinal match, earning $26,401. Her victory secures her a place in the upcoming semifinal round, continuing her impressive run on the game show.
