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I'm pretty sure the job is Ken's to lose. Only if the ratings crater after he takes over would someone else get a crack.
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Originally Posted by Josh-da-man
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Going outside of the box a bit, what about Jeff Probst?
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Originally Posted by joltman
(Post 13825266)
It was the October 6 episode (found it by searching J-Archive)
Originally Posted by Josh-da-man
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I've heard LeVar Burton's name come up a few times.
I'd be perfectly fine with either him or Ken. I think Ken is telegenic and has enough charisma to pull off the hosting gig. Or they could go with Will Ferrell. https://popculture.com/tv-shows/news...ay-night-live/ Seems like it was mainly him and some fans talking about it though. Nothing seemingly serious. Now, he would be my number one choice. And they should totally let Will Ferrell host it in between just for the fun of it. |
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Originally Posted by Josh-da-man
(Post 13825354)
I've heard LeVar Burton's name come up a few times.
I'd be perfectly fine with either him or Ken. I think Ken is telegenic and has enough charisma to pull off the hosting gig. Or they could go with Will Ferrell. |
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Originally Posted by tanman
(Post 13825598)
And they should totally let Will Ferrell host it in between just for the fun of it. |
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It's actually been over 5 years since they've done Celebrity Jeopardy, I wonder if they'll ever do it again? I always enjoyed it.
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A: The only person who should rightfully take over hosting Jeopardy!, and someone who Alex Trebek calls his favorite impersonation.
Q: Spoiler:
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The games so far this season have generally not been very good. I think the show has a smaller pool of contestants to draw from, and the producers are putting lower-quality players on the show. This week it seems that the clues have gotten easier.
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Originally Posted by Nick Danger
(Post 13828598)
The games so far this season have generally not been very good. I think the show has a smaller pool of contestants to draw from, and the producers are putting lower-quality players on the show. This week it seems that the clues have gotten easier.
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Originally Posted by Jericho
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Pretty much all the contestants this season have been from California (though some disguise it by saying originally from...), though I noticed one from Las Vegas this week. But until they bring back the pre-Covid champ, it'll probably be somewhat slimmer pickings
Although that one final jeopardy question I thought it was kind of harsh not to count William Tell when they were looking for William Tell Overture. |
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Unfortunately this is the bump you don't want. He passed away. :sad:
https://twitter.com/Jeopardy/status/1325490106329751553 @Jeopardy: Jeopardy! is saddened to share that Alex Trebek passed away peacefully at home early this morning, surrounded by family and friends. Thank you, Alex. https://t.co/Yk2a90CHIM |
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He fought long and tough.
Gave that cancer a run for its money. |
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One of my colleagues works on Jeopardy and I worked with her yesterday. I asked her how things were going and she gave no indication that Trebek was gravely ill. She said they recorded a bunch of episodes in the can. So you’ll still see him a few more months at least.
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That's sad news.
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"Jeopardy!" says Alex hosted episodes will air through December 25th. His last day taping in the studio was October 29. |
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It's too early to discuss possible replacements, BUT...
Whoever it is, they'll have one heck of a tough act to follow. I wouldn't want the gig. |
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Originally Posted by B5Erik
(Post 13839249)
It's too early to discuss possible replacements, BUT...
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That’s sad that Christmas will be his finale and will be his final goodbye. I’m sure they will make a nice farewell out of it.
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Originally Posted by B5Erik
(Post 13839249)
It's too early to discuss possible replacements, BUT...
Whoever it is, they'll have one heck of a tough act to follow. I wouldn't want the gig. I dont think that he would take it, but the only person I could think of that would possibly work is Jake Tapper. You need someone that is entertaining, but also seems smart enough to dole out the questions and answers, so that rules out the usual path of finding comedians to fill these slots. |
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Originally Posted by TomOpus
(Post 13825272)
A guy I worked with back in San Diego posted on Facebook that he will be on Jeopardy! on Monday.
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Jeff Probst may have some free time for a while.
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The Wrap is reporting that George Stephanopoulos' reps are pitching him as a potential replacement.
https://www.thewrap.com/george-steph...ebek-abc-news/ |
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Originally Posted by DJariya
(Post 13839991)
The Wrap is reporting that George Stephanopoulos' reps are pitching him as a potential replacement.
https://www.thewrap.com/george-steph...ebek-abc-news/ This was in May. Howard didn’t hesitate to suggest a more relaxing gig: taking over for Alex Trebek as the host of “Jeopardy!” The move made perfect sense to Howard as George is both a well-respected TV personality and a brilliant Rhodes Scholar. “Do you ever watch ‘Jeopardy!’?” Howard asked. “Sure,” George responded. “Are you able to answer most of the questions?” Howard wondered. “I don’t know about most, and I don’t know how I’d do on the buzzer, but, you know, we all play along at home,” he said. “Would you take that job?” Howard wondered. Ever the communications professional, Stephanopoulos stayed diplomatic. “I think it would be a lot of fun, but I like what I’m doing, too,” he concluded. “I’m not going to be Shermanesque about it but, you know, it’s a great show.” |
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