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Survivor Star Drew Basile to Compete on Jeopardy!

Survivor 45 contestant Drew Basile is making waves as he transitions from the beaches of Fiji to the legendary Jeopardy! stage. Basile, known for his appearance on the reality TV show, Survivor, where he finished in sixth place, is set to compete against current Jeopardy! super champ Adriana Harmeyer on Wednesday, June 19. Harmeyer, who has won an impressive 15 consecutive games on Jeopardy!, has accumulated a total of $349,600 in prize money so far.

Basile will face off against current champion Harmeyer on Wednesday, June 19. On Tuesday, Harmeyer achieved a Jeopardy! milestone as she won her 15th straight game. Her total prize winnings have reached a total of $349,600 so far.

Drew Basile's Jeopardy! Debut Against Champ Harmeyer

In a unique crossover between reality TV shows, Basile is the first Survivor alum to appear on Jeopardy!. This connection between the two shows was previously seen when former Jeopardy! champ Juveria Zaheer, sister of Survivor 42 contestant Omar Zaheer, competed on both shows. Juveria emerged victorious in the Second Chance tournament, taking home $70,800 in prize money.

Drew Basile: From Survivor to Jeopardy!

Known for his strategic gameplay and alliance-building skills on Survivor 45, Basile formed the Reba 4 alliance with other contestants on the show. While he did not make it to the final tribal council, his ally Dee Valladares emerged as the Sole Survivor. Basile, described as a "know-it-all" on the show, is now ready to put his knowledge to the test on Jeopardy!.

Survivor fans will recognize Basile from season 45, where he came in sixth place. He was the youngest player to compete on the season. Basile formed an alliance with Dee Valladares, Austin Li Coon and Julie Mama J Alley, which they dubbed the Reba 4.

With a background in competitive trivia and Scrabble tournaments, Basile is well-equipped to take on the challenges of Jeopardy!. His passion for literature and intellectual pursuits has been a defining trait throughout his journey from Survivor to pursuing a masters in English Literature at the University of Oxford in England.

Excitement Builds for Basile's Jeopardy! Appearance

As Basile prepares to make his debut on Jeopardy!, fans are eagerly anticipating his performance on the iconic quiz show. His fellow Survivor castmates, including Austin Li Coon, have shown their support for Basile's upcoming appearance. Basile's determination to prove his critics wrong and showcase his intellect on a national platform has garnered attention and admiration from fans of both Survivor and Jeopardy!.

"The haters have called me a know-it-all," Basile wrote via Instagram in June ahead of his Jeopardy! appearance. "It's time to prove them right."

In a unique crossover event between reality TV and game shows, Drew Basile's journey from Survivor to Jeopardy! highlights his intellectual prowess and competitive spirit as he faces off against Jeopardy! champion Adriana Harmeyer in a battle of wits and knowledge. Tune in to ABC on Wednesday, June 19, at 7 p.m. local time to see Basile in action on Jeopardy!.