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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…