'Jeopardy!' taps Ken Jennings as first guest host for show's restart

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The show noted that additional guest hosts will be announced.

after a lengthy battle with stage 4 pancreatic cancer. The beloved longtime “Jeopardy!” host not only kept fans updated on his health battle every step of the way, but he continued to do his job hosting the popular trivia show as well. At the beginning of Nov. 9th's episode, Richards took a moment to say a few words in remembrance of Trebek.

"Over the weekend we lost our beloved host Alex Trebek," Richards said while fighting back tears. "This is an enormous loss for our staff and crew, for his family and for his millions of fans. He loved this show and everything it stood for. In fact, he taped his final episodes less than two weeks ago."Richards continued: "He will forever be an inspiration for his constant desire to learn, for his kindness and for his love of his family.

Trebek's final 35 episodes will also be aired as they were shot because that's what Trebek "wanted," said Richards. The late Alex Trebek is seen pictured here with Ken Jennings. Jennings is one of the first interim guest hosts on 'Jeopardy,' the show said on Monday. Richards ended with the show's trademark opening: “This is ‘Jeopardy!'" It was followed by a moment of silence on the ”Jeopardy!" set with lights dimmed.

 

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They say he is a climate change denier If so then NO WAY If not then try 3 or 4 hosts and let the public decide

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