Many people have wondered if Matt Napolitano, the Fox News audio anchor and reporter who died at 33 after a brief illness, was related to Judge Andrew Napolitano, the former New Jersey Superior Court judge and Fox News legal analyst. The rumor has been circulating on social media and online forums, especially after Matt Napolitano’s appearance on Jeopardy! and Wheel of Fortune. However, the truth is that Matt Napolitano and Judge Napolitano are not related by blood or marriage.
Who is Matt Napolitano?
Matt Napolitano was a talented and passionate journalist who worked for Fox News’ audio platforms since 2015. He started out as a writer for Fox News Headlines 24/7, a Sirius XM channel, and quickly advanced to serving as a sports reporter for the channel. He also contributed sports-related coverage for Fox Business Network’s “Cavuto: Coast to Coast” weekday series anchored by Neil Cavuto. He also did voice work for the Fox News Edge service that delivers news coverage and content packages to Fox affiliate stations around the country
Matt Napolitano was also an avid fan of trivia and game shows. He fulfilled his lifelong dream by appearing as a contestant on Jeopardy! in 2020 and Wheel of Fortune in 2016. He made it to the bonus round on Wheel of Fortune, but unfortunately did not win the grand prize. He also impressed the viewers with his knowledge and charisma on Jeopardy!, but lost to the returning champion
Who is Judge Napolitano?
Judge Andrew Napolitano is a former jurist and syndicated columnist whose work appears in numerous publications, including The Washington Times and Reason. He served as a New Jersey Superior Court judge from 1987 to 1995, becoming the state’s youngest then-sitting Superior Court judge. He also served as a visiting professor at several law schools, including Widener University Delaware Law School, Seton Hall University School of Law, and Brooklyn Law School
Judge Napolitano is also a libertarian and a media personality. He became an analyst for Fox News in 1997, commenting on legal news and trials. He hosted a daily libertarian talk show called Freedom Watch that aired on Fox Business Channel. He also co-hosted a talk radio show on Fox News Radio with Brian Kilmeade titled Brian and the Judge. He has written nine books on legal and political subjects
Why Do People Think They Are Related?
The main reason why people think Matt Napolitano and Judge Napolitano are related is because they share the same last name and work for the same network. However, Napolitano is a common Italian surname that means “from Naples”. There are many people with the same last name who are not related to each other. For example, former Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano is not related to Judge Napolitano either
Another reason why people think they are related is because they both have a connection to Jeopardy!. Matt Napolitano was a contestant on the show, while Judge Napolitano was a friend of the late host Alex Trebek. Judge Napolitano revealed in an interview that he and Trebek used to have lunch together and discuss politics and philosophy. He also said that Trebek was a libertarian like him and admired his courage and dignity.
However, these are just coincidences and do not prove any familial relationship between Matt Napolitano and Judge Napolitano. There is no evidence that they ever met or interacted with each other. They have different backgrounds, careers, and personal lives. They are not related by blood or marriage.
Conclusion
Matt Napolitano and Judge Napolitano are not related. They are two different individuals who happen to share a common surname and work for the same network. They have no familial or professional ties to each other. The rumor that they are related is false and unfounded. Matt Napolitano was a talented and passionate journalist who died too soon. Judge Napolitano is a former jurist and a libertarian commentator who is still active in the media. They both deserve respect and recognition for their achievements and contributions.
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