Grosse Pointe North Alumni Secures 11th ‘Jeopardy!’ Victory
Jamie Ding secured his 11th straight win on Jeopardy! after a risky Final Jeopardy answer paid off. He made a joke in the response, and the others wagered everything and lost.
The victory came Friday, March 27, according to Filmogaz.com. The win extended his streak to eleven consecutive games.
About the contestant
Ding is an 11-time Jeopardy! champion and lives in Lawrenceville, New Jersey. He works for the New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency.
He has metro Detroit ties and graduated in 2009 from Grosse Pointe North High School. The Grosse Pointe North alumnus has remained connected to the region, Filmogaz.com reports.
How the game ended
The Final Jeopardy moment stood out because of Ding’s humorous answer. His joke paid off when his opponents lost large wagers.
Next appearance
Ding will return to the show on Monday, March 30. He will face Paul Baker, a Catholic priest from St. Paul, Minnesota, and Barbara McIntyre, a writer from Cuyahoga Halls, Ohio.
How to watch
Jeopardy! airs in syndication and streams on Hulu and Peacock. For local stations and airtimes, visit Jeopardy.com.
