Overview
- Following Thursday’s standout game, when he wagered big on Final Jeopardy to win $56,001 and reach $849,603, Ding cemented a top‑five spot for consecutive victories.
- The champion added another win to reach 31 games and $882,605 in regular‑season earnings, according to TV Insider’s recap.
- On Friday’s Good Morning America, he said he listens for the cadence of host Ken Jennings’ voice rather than watching the board lights to hit the buzzer at the right moment.
- Ding, a New Jersey housing official and part‑time law student, has drawn strong fan support for his low‑key style and his habit of wearing orange, a nod to his Princeton roots.
- His run has secured a Tournament of Champions slot and now sits two wins shy of James Holzhauer’s 32‑game mark, with larger earnings milestones still in play.