Jamie Ding
Jamie Ding is an American *Jeopardy!* contestant from Lawrenceville, New Jersey, who became one of the show’s most successful regular-season players.
Jamie Ding is an American *Jeopardy!* contestant from Lawrenceville, New Jersey, who became one of the show’s most successful regular-season players. He won 31 consecutive games in 2026, earning $882,605 before losing on April 27, 2026.
Early life and education
Jamie Ding is described in reporting as a Metro Detroit native and a graduate of Grosse Pointe North High School. He later attended Princeton University and pursued law studies at Seton Hall University.
Jeopardy! run
Ding began attracting attention in 2026 as he built a long winning streak on *Jeopardy!*. By April 24, he had reached 31 consecutive victories and $882,605 in winnings.
End of winning streak
Ding’s run ended on the episode aired April 27, 2026, when he lost to Greg Shahade. Coverage noted that the streak ranked fifth-longest in the history of the show.
Public profile
Reporting described Ding as a low-key and well-liked champion, with commentary emphasizing his personality as well as his gameplay. He was also noted for wearing orange clothing on the show, referencing Princeton’s colours.
Key facts
- Jamie Ding won 31 consecutive *Jeopardy!* games in 2026, earning $882,605.
- His streak is the fifth-longest in the show’s history.
- He is a New Jersey state government employee and a law student at Seton Hall University.
- Ding lost to chess player Greg Shahade on April 27, 2026.
- His streak surpassed the consecutive-win total of Canadian champion Mattea Roach.
Jamie Ding’s streak is relevant to Canadian viewers because it passed the consecutive-win total previously associated with Canadian champion Mattea Roach, placing him among the most prominent *Jeopardy!* contestants in the show’s modern history.[13][14]
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References
- Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jamie_DingSupports: 31-game streak, $882,605 winnings, and ranking among all-time *Jeopardy!* champions
- The New York Times — https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/27/style/jeopardy-streak-jamie-ding.htmlSupports: Streak ended after 31 wins; fifth-longest streak; winnings over $880,000
- NorthJersey.com — https://www.northjersey.com/story/entertainment/tv/2026/04/24/nj-jamie-ding-gets-31st-jeopardy-win-and-closes-in-on-milestone/89775774007/Supports: 31st win, Lawrenceville residence, and $882,605 total winnings
- People — https://www.people.com/jeopardy-champ-jamie-ding-winning-streak-ends-interview-exclusive-11957331Supports: Streak ended on April 27, 2026; Greg Shahade defeated Ding; fifth-highest regular-season earnings
- TV Insider — https://www.tvinsider.com/1252475/jeopardy-jamie-ding-champion-princeton-chicken-orange/Supports: Lawrenceville residence, Princeton University education, and Seton Hall law studies
- USA Today — https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/tv/2026/04/21/did-jamie-ding-win-jeopardy-again/89714777007/Supports: 27-win milestone, ranking, and ties to New Jersey and Detroit area