dailyloe.com – Contestant Jamie Ding will attempt to win his 20th consecutive game on ‘Jeopardy!’ during the episode airing Thursday, April 9, 2026. A victory would tie him for seventh place on the show’s all-time consecutive wins leaderboard. Ding, from the Detroit area, has already secured 19 straight wins.
His 19th win on April 8 brought his total winnings to $539,573. This performance cements his position among the top ten contestants in the show’s history. He is currently tied for eighth in consecutive wins and ranks seventh in regular-season earnings.
According to data from TheJeopardyFan.com, Ding has answered 618 questions correctly. He has only provided 42 incorrect responses throughout his historic run. The game show confirmed his rankings in a recent Facebook post.
The all-time record for consecutive wins is held by Ken Jennings with 74 victories in 2004. Other top champions include Amy Schneider (40 wins) and Matt Amodio (38 wins). James Holzhauer and Mattea Roach also feature prominently on the leaderboard.
To climb higher in regular-season winnings, Ding needs just over $21,000 more. The record for highest regular-season winnings is also held by Ken Jennings at $2,520,700. Ding’s current total already places him in elite company.
Tonight’s episode will determine if Ding can join Julia Collins in the 20-win club. His run has captivated audiences and highlighted his impressive trivia knowledge. The outcome will be revealed when the show airs.[]
Source: USA Today
