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'Dream Come True': North Jersey Native Reflects On 'Jeopardy!' Run
Ittai Sopher is still processing his whirlwind week.
The Englewood native, who now works in New Orleans, appeared on "Jeopardy!" last week, winning twice, got shoutouts from Gayle King and the Louisiana Secretary of State, and took home more than $27,000.
Congratulations to WWLTV producer Ittai Sopher for representing our great state as the reigning champion on Jeopardy! Keep up the great work, the entire state is rooting for you! Posted by Louisiana Secretary of State on Friday, July 14, 2023
"It's a dream come true," Sopher, a producer for WWL TV, said. "I definitely feel a lot of …
This North Jersey Native Is The New 'Jeopardy!' Champion
Ittai Sopher spent years dreaming of being a contestant on 'Jeopardy!" When he finally got the chance, he didn't disappoint.
Sopher, an Englewood native who now works as a producer for a New Orleans TV station, is the reigning "Jeopardy!" champion, winning the edition that aired on Wednesday, July 12, taking home $12,401.
Since he started watching the show in 2010, Sopher said he wanted to be on it.
"I immediately tried out the first opportunity I got," said Sopher. "I've been trying out every year since then, but never made any progress."
Sopher finally got his big break last year when h…
