Belgrade, Mont. – A wave of excitement swept through the town of Belgrade on Tuesday when longtime resident Lisa Verwys, 41, learned she had been chosen to compete on the iconic quiz show Jeopardy!. The call came from Sony Pictures, the production company behind the program, and arrived with no caller ID, prompting Verwys to describe the moment as “my stomach just jumped into my throat; I was very excited.”
Local roots, national spotlight
Verwys has called Belgrade home for the past 17 years. “I live squarely in Belgrade, I work in Belgrade, and I love it here,” she said, emphasizing the deep ties that bind her to the community. Her selection marks the first time a Belgrade resident will appear on the nationally televised game show, offering a point of pride for the town and its neighbors.
Episode details and viewing options
The episode featuring Verwys is scheduled to air on Friday, November 13th. For those who cannot catch the live broadcast, the show will be available for streaming on Peacock and Hulu for approximately one week after its initial airing, ensuring that friends and family across the state can tune in at their convenience.
Following in Montana’s Jeopardy! footsteps
Verwys joins a short list of Montanans who have recently made a splash on the quiz show. Earlier this month, Erica Doornek, a resident of Glasgow, Mont., became a four‑day champion, amassing $72,401 in winnings. Doornek, who affectionately describes Glasgow as “the middle of nowhere,” expressed similar pride in representing her hometown on a national platform.
Community reaction
Local businesses and community members have already begun to rally around Verwys. The Belgrade Chamber of Commerce posted a congratulatory message on its social‑media channels, and several residents have offered to host viewing parties at local cafés and diners. “Seeing one of our own on a show like Jeopardy! reminds us that great opportunities can come from anywhere,” said a longtime Belgrade resident who preferred to remain unnamed.
What’s next for Verwys?
While the upcoming episode will showcase Verwys’s knowledge across a range of categories, she remains humble about the experience. “I’m just grateful for the chance to represent Belgrade and to have fun with it,” she said. Regardless of the outcome, the exposure is already a win for the town, highlighting the talent and spirit that thrive in small‑town America.
How to support
Fans can show their support by tuning in on November 13th, sharing the broadcast on social media with the hashtag #BelgradeOnJeopardy, and cheering Verwys on during the commercial breaks. Local businesses are also offering special promotions tied to the episode, encouraging residents to celebrate the moment together.
For more information about the broadcast schedule and streaming options, visit the official Jeopardy! website or the streaming platforms Peacock and Hulu.
Original reporting: KTVQ Q2 Billings (local) — read the source article.
