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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.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

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.
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Canadian context

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]

Frequently asked questions

Who is Jamie Ding?
Jamie Ding is an American *Jeopardy!* contestant known for a 31-game winning streak in 2026.
How many games did Jamie Ding win on *Jeopardy!*?
He won 31 consecutive games.
How much money did Jamie Ding win?
He won $882,605 during his streak.
When did Jamie Ding lose on *Jeopardy!*?
His streak ended on the episode aired April 27, 2026.
Who defeated Jamie Ding?
He lost to Greg Shahade, a chess player from Philadelphia.
What is Jamie Ding’s connection to Canada?
He is notable partly because his streak surpassed the all-time consecutive-win total of Canadian champion Mattea Roach.

References

  1. Wikipediahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jamie_Ding
    Supports: 31-game streak, $882,605 winnings, and ranking among all-time *Jeopardy!* champions
  2. The New York Timeshttps://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/27/style/jeopardy-streak-jamie-ding.html
    Supports: Streak ended after 31 wins; fifth-longest streak; winnings over $880,000
  3. NorthJersey.comhttps://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
  4. Peoplehttps://www.people.com/jeopardy-champ-jamie-ding-winning-streak-ends-interview-exclusive-11957331
    Supports: Streak ended on April 27, 2026; Greg Shahade defeated Ding; fifth-highest regular-season earnings
  5. TV Insiderhttps://www.tvinsider.com/1252475/jeopardy-jamie-ding-champion-princeton-chicken-orange/
    Supports: Lawrenceville residence, Princeton University education, and Seton Hall law studies
  6. USA Todayhttps://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