JEOPARDY! contestant Alison Betts has fans buzzing after becoming the game show’s latest big winner – and over an unexpected story involving an alligator smooch.

Alison celebrated her first Jeopardy! victory by sharing the video of her aforementioned gator kiss on X, formerly Twitter.

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The San Jose, California writer and creative executive came in hot on Thursday, clinching an impressive $28,000 by acing Final Jeopardy.

She outplayed Brian Hardzinski and reigning champ Lee Wilkins, cementing herself as the one to watch out for.

Then, on Friday, she finished out the week as the reigning champ with a huge $33,100 win off a big $7000 Daily Double bet.

This brings her total to $59,000 and she will be back on Monday for more.

Adding to her appeal, Alison came in hot with a Q&A anecdote during her first game about locking lips with a baby alligator.

She told host Ken Jennings that it all went down during a “swamp tour” when the tour guide tossed out the offer to kiss the tiny gator.

As she humorously described it, Alison was the only one to volunteer and “made out with” the critter.

Ken inquired if the kiss was “tender,” to which Alison quipped that every time she retells the story, the alligator grows larger, and the kiss more “passionate,” adding, “We keep in touch.”

After her win aired, Alison shared the footage of the now-TV-famous smooch.

She donned a low-cut white top, a sizable straw hat, and sunglasses as she leaned in to give the baby gator a peck on a boat.

“We’ll always have (Jefferson) Parish #Jeopardy,” she slyly captioned the post.

‘YOU’RE CRUSHING IT!’

“Congratulations!!!! that was a wild game of Jeopardy, and you were crushing it,” one fan replied in the comments.

“Excellent. Got a little worried for you when you almost blanked on Truman. Hopefully you have a long run,” wrote another.

“Such a strong performance tonight – loved seeing it. My fiancée & I said she’s smart & carries herself well,” wrote a third.

“It was so cool seeing you on Jeapordy and we loved the kissing the Croc story!!” wrote a fourth.

A fifth joked that “making out with” may have been overselling it, as another wrote, “Allison was a force tonight…. Played really well!”

A sixth wrote, “Indeed, it looks like such a tender kiss Alison!.”

“Great player… one classy young woman!! Keep the pace going!!!” wrote one more.

Another wrote after her second win, “Alison is a real powerhouse! Finding DD1 literally the instant game play began. Too bad we have to wait all weekend to see her again.”

“Two games in, Alison is looking to be ToC caliber!” another Redditor wrote.

Alison was previously on The Bull**T Game Show, hosted by Howie Mandel in 2022, where she won $250,000, proving she’s no stranger to fierce competition.

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MASTERS SEASON 2 APPROACHES

Meanwhile, Jeopardy! Masters will return for Season 2 in just a few weeks, premiering on May 1, 2024.

The six current highest-ranked contestants will face off in primetime on ABC, competing in two games per hour-long episode.

The showdown will feature Masters Season 1 champion James Holzhauer, returning contestants Matt Amodio and Mattea Roach, and newcomers Yogesh Raut and Victoria Groce.

The sixth and final contestant is a mysterious Producer’s Pick, which is currently anyone’s guess.

They will be chosen by the show’s producers and revealed at the live Inside Jeopardy! event at Hudson Yards in New York City on Friday, April 12.

The ultimate grand prize is $500,000, a glitzy trophy and the title of Jeopardy! Masters Champion.

The Queen of The Chase became the latest contender by winning the Jeopardy! Invitational Tournament earlier this week.

Her faceoff against James comes as they are co-stars on the ABC sister show as experts.

Fans are even predicting Victoria could take James, given her power playing in the recent JIT.

One social media user wrote, “Victoria and James are heavy favorites to make the Finals of Masters.”

“I am anxious to see James play Victoria…she should give him a run for his money,” wrote another.

Meanwhile, Yogesh qualified by winning the 2024 Tournament of Champions a few weeks earlier.

SCHEDULE FOR MASTERS SEASON 2

Here is the schedule for Masters Season 2 in primetime on ABC:

Wednesday, May 1
8:00-9:00 p.m. – Jeopardy! Masters: (201) (Season Premiere)

Monday, May 6
8:00-9:00 p.m. – Jeopardy! Masters: (202)

Wednesday, May 8
8:00-9:00 p.m. – Jeopardy! Masters: (203)

Friday, May 10
8:00-9:01 p.m. – Jeopardy! Masters: (204)

Monday, May 13
8:00-9:00 p.m. – Jeopardy! Masters: (205)

Wednesday, May 15
8:00-9:00 p.m. – Jeopardy! Masters: (206)

Friday, May 17
8:00-9:01 p.m. – Jeopardy! Masters: (207)

Monday, May 20
8:00-9:00 p.m. – Jeopardy! Masters: (208)

Wednesday, May 22
8:00-9:00 p.m. – Jeopardy! Masters: (209) (Season Finale)

MASTERS ARE GETTING READY

Some of the Masters contenders are already taking to social media, mentally prepping for the event.

Mattea wrote on X on Wednesday, “Just spent a good portion of my day rifling through my (straight!) brother’s closet looking for cool sh** I can wear on Jeopardy Masters.”

Meanwhile, Matt wrote before Victoria’s JIT win, “The level of #Jeopardy play in the JIT has definitely delivered.

“Whoever wins is going to be lively competition for me in the Masters… will I be able to take ’em?”

But fear not, show traditionalists, as Masters will not interfere with regular episodes.

The normal show with new contestants continues on syndication until Season 40 ends in July.

Alison will face two new challengers tomorrow night to see if she can keep her money moves coming.

Jeopardy! airs at 7 p.m. ET on ABC – check your local listings.