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North Jersey Native's 'Jeopardy!' Run Comes To An End

North Jersey Native's 'Jeopardy!' Run Comes To An End

North Jersey Native's 'Jeopardy!' Run Comes To An End The third time was not the charm for Ittai Sopher. The Englewood native was defeated on the "Jeopardy!" that aired on Friday, July 14, ending his two-game winning streak. Through three games, Sopher won $27,202. Sopher, who now works as a producer for a TV station in New Orleans, has dreamed of being on "Jeopardy!" since he started watching the show in 2010. "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 he received a callback and took part in a s…

07/14/2023