Jamie Ding’s winning streak on Jeopardy! ended dramatically on April 28, 2026. He lost after an unexpected Final Jeopardy answer, resulting in a defeat to Greg Shahade.
Ding’s streak lasted for 31 games, making it the fifth-longest in the show’s history. He amassed a total of $882,605 during this impressive run.
As of midday, Ding lost to Shahade by $13,990. Harsha Hebbale finished second in the episode with $6,381.
Ding’s Final Jeopardy answer was “TTFN,” which many considered cheeky. He later expressed happiness about his streak, saying, “I kept hearing how it was bringing people together, and I love that very much.”
Shahade described Ding as “the sweetest person — really, really nice.” The sentiment reflects the camaraderie often seen among contestants.
Hebbale correctly answered the Final Jeopardy question about Granny Smith apples. His wager of $381 helped secure his position in the game.
Ding’s streak fell just short of James Holzhauer’s record of 32 games. Ken Jennings still holds the overall record with 74 consecutive wins.
The next episode will likely draw significant viewer interest following this unexpected turn of events.