Jamie Ding’s winning streak ended on April 28, 2026 during an episode of Jeopardy!. His impressive run lasted for 31 games, making it the fifth-longest in show history. Ding lost to fellow contestant Greg Shahade by $13,990.
Ding amassed a total of $882,605 during his time on the show. His Final Jeopardy answer was a playful “TTFN”. This cheeky response marked the end of his remarkable journey.
Harsha Hebbale also participated in the episode, finishing in second place with a score of $6,381. The episode was ultimately won by Perkins, who scored $16,600.
Ding’s streak was just one game shy of James Holzhauer’s record of 32 consecutive wins. Ken Jennings holds the all-time record with 74 games won.
Ding expressed happiness about his winning streak and its impact on viewers. He said, “I kept hearing how it was bringing people together, and I love that very much.” Despite his loss, he remained positive about his experience.
Shahade praised Ding as well, stating, “He is like the sweetest person — really, really nice.” This sentiment reflects the camaraderie often seen among Jeopardy! contestants.
Ding indicated he would not have answered differently if victory had still been possible. He remarked, “I wouldn’t have done that if there had even been a chance of me coming out with the victory.” His playful spirit shone through even in defeat.
What lies ahead for Ding remains uncertain as he balances his career as a bureaucrat and law student. Observers will follow his next steps closely after such a significant achievement on Jeopardy!.
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