Jeopardy! Champ Jamie Ding Breaks Records with 25-Game Streak

The New Jersey resident has won over $700,000 on the show so far.

Apr. 17, 2026 at 4:24pm

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Jamie Ding, a 'Jeopardy!' champion from Lawrenceville, New Jersey, has built an impressive 25-game winning streak on the show, placing him among the top five longest-running contestants in the program's history. Ding has earned over $702,000 in total winnings so far, with his most recent victory coming after correctly answering the Final Jeopardy clue about a church in Barcelona.

Why it matters

Ding's unexpected success on 'Jeopardy!' has captivated audiences and sparked excitement within his local community in New Jersey. His academic background and career path working in affordable housing demonstrate his intellectual abilities, while his family's reactions highlight the pride and surprise they feel about his record-breaking run on the iconic game show.

The details

During his 25th win on April 16, Ding earned $35,000 after correctly answering the Final Jeopardy clue about a church in Barcelona becoming the tallest building in the city in 2005. Ding has answered 783 clues correctly compared to just 61 incorrect responses, showcasing his breadth of knowledge.

  • Jamie Ding has won 25 consecutive games on 'Jeopardy!' as of April 16, 2026.
  • During his 25th win, Ding earned $35,000 after correctly answering the Final Jeopardy clue.

The players

Jamie Ding

A 'Jeopardy!' champion from Lawrenceville, New Jersey who has won 25 consecutive games and over $702,000 in total winnings, placing him among the top five longest-running contestants in the show's history.

Yuchuan Ding

Jamie Ding's father, who expressed surprise at the extent of his son's success on 'Jeopardy!', saying 'We know he knows a lot, but not this much.'

Jessie Ding

Jamie Ding's sister, who admitted to early doubts about her brother going on national TV, saying 'I didn't want him to go on national TV and embarrass himself,' before adding with a laugh, 'But he didn't.'

Ning Yan

Jamie Ding's mother, who said the attention on her son's 'Jeopardy!' success has been 'very exciting' for the family, with friends and classmates telling them they are watching.

Sen. Cory Booker

A New Jersey senator who praised Ding's success on 'Jeopardy!' and his work in affordable housing, tweeting 'Jamie Ding! Making New Jersey proud!'

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What they’re saying

“We know he knows a lot, but not this much.”

— Yuchuan Ding, Jamie Ding's father

“I didn't want him to go on national TV and embarrass himself. But he didn't.”

— Jessie Ding, Jamie Ding's sister

“Friends, family, everybody, classmates ... tell us they are watching. It's very exciting.”

— Ning Yan, Jamie Ding's mother

“Michigan was and is a wonderful place to be. The emotional turning point of my first game was getting the clue about Belle Isle. After that, I felt like I was in the swing of things.”

— Jamie Ding

“Jamie Ding! Making New Jersey proud! This Lawrenceville resident spends his days helping fund affordable housing across the Garden State, then goes on national TV and dominates. The man answers trivia on @Jeopardy and houses people for a living. New Jersey does not miss.”

— Sen. Cory Booker

What’s next

Jamie Ding will continue his 'Jeopardy!' run, with fans eagerly awaiting to see if he can surpass the records set by other top contestants like James Holzhauer, Matt Amodio, and Amy Schneider.

The takeaway

Jamie Ding's unexpected success on 'Jeopardy!' has captivated audiences and showcased the intellectual abilities of a New Jersey resident who balances a career in affordable housing with a passion for trivia. His family's reactions and the pride of his local community highlight the human interest appeal of Ding's record-breaking run.