Alex Trebek once tossed out these names as ‘Jeopardy!’ host; EP talks why icon didn’t want to pick replacement

Late Jeopardy! host Alex Trebek was left off the nominees list for the 2021 Grammy Awards, despite his memoir Alex Trebek–The Answer Is…receiving a nod for the ceremony’s Best Spoken World Album award. Instead of Trebek, who died of pancreatic cancer on Nov. 8, Ken Jennings received the nomination for Trebek’s memoir.

One of the greatest Jeopardy! players ever will take over as the game show's host, at least for a short time, after the sad demise of former host Alex Trebek. Ken Jennings will be the interim host of the syndicated series when it resumes production November 30.

Jeopardy following the death of iconic TV host Alex Trebek. Jennings is a well-known staple on the show.

Details about Alex Trebek‘s final resting place have been revealed.

Alex Trebek has been cremated following the late Jeopardy! host’s death on November 8.The game show host’s wife, Jean Trebek, requested for him to be cremated and his ashes are kept in their Studio City, California, home, according to the death certificate obtained by The Blast.Alex died at the age of 80 on November 8 at home after battling pancreatic cancer for 20 months.“This is an enormous loss for the Jeopardy! staff, crew and all of Alex’s millions of fans,” the game show’s executive

Viewers of Thursday’s edition of “Jeopardy!” were met with a special — and, under the circumstances, very appropriate — opener for the episode.

Alex Trebek on Sunday, tributes and memories have poured in — including a supercut of potty-mouthed outtakes from promotional spots that Trebek shot for a telephone version of the game show.“No host likes shooting promos, especially for a phone version of their hit game show, but Trebek did them with good humor.

Alex Trebek’s wife, Jean Trebek, thanked fans for their support on Wednesday, days after the Jeopardy host died following a battle with stage 4 pancreatic cancer. “My family and I sincerely thank you all for your compassionate messages and generosity,” Jean captioned an Instagram photo from the couple’s wedding day.

Alex Trebek's widow Jean is thanking her late husband's fans for their support after his passing. The iconic "Jeopardy!" host died on Sunday at the age of 80 after a battle with pancreatic cancer.

Alex Trebek's wife, Jean Currivan Trebek, is looking back with love. The widow of the beloved TV icon took to Instagram on Wednesday to share a heartfelt memory of her late husband.Jean posted a romantic flashback photo from her and Alex's wedding in 1990.

Jean Currivan Trebek is thanking fans for their support at this heartbreaking time.

Alex Trebek's wife, Jean Currivan Trebek, is looking back with love. The widow of the beloved TV icon took to Instagram on Wednesday to share a heartfelt memory of her late husband.Jean posted a romantic flashback photo from her and Alex's wedding in 1990.

wrote in a tweet about the tribute Tuesday afternoon. “He was truly in a category of his own.”The marathon will kick off at 9 a.m.

Alex Trebek’s hometown of Greater Sudbury, Ontario, is hoping to memorialize the late Jeopardy star. For the unversed, it was confirmed on Sunday that Trebek died at age 80 after a lengthy battle with stage 4 pancreatic cancer.

died Sunday at age 80 after a battle with pancreatic cancer.“Over the weekend, we lost our beloved host, Alex Trebek,” he said. “This is an enormous loss for our staff and crew, for his family and for his millions of fans.

died at age 80 following a battle with pancreatic cancer on Sunday.After he announced his diagnosis in 2019, speculation began for who will take on the hosting gig he’s manned since 1984. However, he might truly be irreplaceable.

Jackie Fuchs It was November 6, 2018. I’d just won my third game of “Jeopardy!” and if you’d been playing the Alex Trebek drinking game, you’d have taken another sip of Chardonnay, Alex’s favorite drink.“Yeah, enjoy the moment,” Alex said.I was enjoying the moment, though I took the comment as a simple throwaway.

“Jeopardy!” host Alex Trebek’s death, there’s already talk of his replacement.“ABC News” chief anchor and political correspondent George Stephanopoulos’ reps are reportedly lobbying for him to take over the hosting gig, according to The Wrap.The iconic game show host died Sunday at age 80 after a battle with pancreatic cancer.An ABC source denied that Stephanopoulos is pursuing the hosting role to The Post.According to The Wrap’s report, the 59-year-old anchor reportedly has been “actively”

Alex Trebek wanted to keep hosting as long as he was able. On Monday night's episode of Entertainment Tonight, Kevin Frazier speaks to EP Mike Richards, who reveals that he and Trebek never discussed who'd be the host's replacement. The TV personality, who began hosting the show in 1984, died on Sunday at age 80 after a battle with pancreatic cancer.«He never mentioned names to us.

Alex Trebek may be gone, but his run on is still ongoing. While the famed host died on Sunday at age 80 after a battle with pancreatic cancer, he filmed yet-to-be-aired episodes of the game show less than two weeks prior.«They were amazing.