'Jeopardy!' Fans React After Jamie Ding Rival's 'Crazy' Decision
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Key Points:
- Jamie Ding, a 28-time Jeopardy! champion from New Jersey, entered his 29th game with $774,601 in winnings, ranking No. 5 in regular game play earnings and No. 8 overall.
- Ding competed on April 22 against Ruey Yen, a baseball usher, sports blogger, and physicist, whose unusual job listing order amused fans for comedic effect.
- Ding had a strong performance, doubling up on a Daily Double early and maintaining a lead, finishing Double Jeopardy with $20,200 compared to Yen’s $7,600 and Suzanne Perla Blank’s $100.
- In Final Jeopardy, none of the contestants answered correctly; Ding wagered $1,199 on "clay pigeon" for the clue about a 20th-century phrase, ending with $19,001 and a total of $793,602.
- Ding will return for his 30th game aiming to surpass $800,000 in total winnings, continuing his climb up the Jeopardy! leaderboard.
