‘Jeopardy!’ Champ Jamie Ding Calls Out ICE After 31-Game Winning Streak Ends: ‘The Government Is Going After Immigrants in a Way Unlike Anything We’ve Seen’

By Zack Sharf

Zack Sharf

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“Jeopardy!” contestant Jamie Ding‘s winning streak came to an end on Monday after 31 victories and $882,605 earned, which puts him in the No. 5 spot on the list of most consecutive games won and highest all-time winnings in regular-season play. Ding’s beloved run on the show earned him legions of fans on social media, and he told People magazine after his defeat that it was more important than ever for an immigrant “Jeopardy!” contestant to unite viewers.

“I kept hearing how it was bringing people together, and I love that very much,” Ding said. “I’ve heard people say, ‘It’s nice to have something positive on TV!’ As an immigrant and a person of color, I was able to become part of the history of an American institution.”

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