‘Jeopardy!’ contestant turns heads as lookalike Sheldon from ‘Big Bang Theory’

A “Jeopardy!” contestant had followers seeing double as they identified his sturdy resemblance to a beloved character from the hit sitcom “The Big Bang Theory.”

On April 18, undergraduate pupil Liam Starnes from Barrington, Illinois, made his debut on the long-running recreation present when he confronted off in opposition to fellow contestants Rachel Grey and one-day champion Steven Hoying. 

Throughout the episode, viewers flocked to social media the place they referred to as Starnes a look-alike of genius physicist Sheldon Cooper, the character performed by Jim Parsons all through “The Big Bang Theory’s” 12-year run.

“Seriously, that’s Sheldon!!!!!!!” a fan wrote on X, previously Twitter.

“Jeopardy!” followers likened a contestant to a personality from “The Big Bang Theory.” (Getty | Jeopardy! YouTube)

“Liam looks like a real life Sheldon Cooper,” one other social media person commented.

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“Big time Sheldon Cooper vibes from Liam,” one fan wrote, whereas one other chimed in, “Liam looks like Sheldon Cooper’s little brother.”

 “Liam on #Jeopardy looks like he could be Jim Parsons’ much younger brother,” one other viewer agreed.

Viewers shared their shock over the putting resemblance between Liam Starnes and Sheldon Cooper. (Jeopardy! YouTube)

With $19,600, Starnes was within the lead heading into Remaining Jeopardy! He emerged triumphant over Grey and Hoying after accurately guessing the reply and wagering $12,801, which introduced his whole to $32,401.

“I never doubted teenage Sheldon for a minute! Congrats Liam,” a fan wrote following Starnes’ win.

After claiming the title of one-day champion from Hoying, Starnes returned for Monday evening’s episode of “Jeopardy!” and viewers as soon as once more famous his likeness to Sheldon.

Starnes is a two-day champion heading into Tuesday evening’s episode. (Jeopardy! YouTube)

“SHELDON IS LEGIT ON #JEOPARDY RIGHT NOW… LOL,” a fan commented on X.

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“Ok I can’t be the only one that thinks Liam is the real life Sheldon,” a second fan wrote as one other added, “Rooting for Liam tonight on #Jeopardy He’s giving Sheldon vibes!” 

“Is it me or is Liam Sheldon’s doppelgänger?” a X person wrote alongside a GIF of Sheldon.

Parsons gained 4 Emmys and a Golden Globe for his efficiency as Sheldon. (Sonja Flemming/CBS by way of Getty Photographs)

The College of Chicago pupil grew to become a two-day champion after he gained Remaining Jeopardy, ending the episode with a haul of $52,802. He’s set to compete on Tuesday evening’s episode of “Jeopardy,” the place he’ll sq. off in opposition to two new contestants.

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“The Big Bang Theory” ran for 12 seasons from 2007 to 2019. Together with Parsons, the sitcom’s major forged included Johnny Galecki, Kaley Cuoco, Simon Helberg, Kunal Nayyar, Sara Gilbert, Mayim Bialik, Melissa Rauch, Kevin Sussman and Laura Spencer. 

Parsons’ “The Big Bang Theory” co-star Mayim Bialik hosted “Jeopardy!” (Sonja Flemming/CBS by way of Getty Photographs)

The present was a rankings juggernaut and gained 10 Emmy Awards. Parsons’ efficiency as Sheldon earned the actor 4 Emmys and one Golden Globe Award. 

A spin-off prequel collection titled “Young Sheldon” ran for seven seasons from 2017 to 2024. The present starred Iain Armitage within the titular function and adopted Sheldon’s early years rising up as a toddler prodigy in East Texas.

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“The Big Bang Theory” already had a connection to “Jeopardy!” previous to Starnes’ look. Bialik, who performed Sheldon’s love curiosity and later spouse, Amy Farrah Fowler, co-hosted “Jeopardy!” from August 2021 to December 2023, alternating with the present’s present host, Ken Jennings.