‘Jeopardy!’ and ‘Wheel of Fortune’ to begin audience ban over coronavirus

“Jeopardy!” host Alex Trebek gave fans a thrill during a recent episode when he recited the lyrics to Lizzo’s smash hit song “Truth Hurts” as part of a clue during the game. The acclaimed game show host was forced to read part of the song as a prompt to get one of the contestants to venture the answer “who is Lizzo?” during regular play.

Alex Trebek is a Lizzo fan! In a clip from a recent episode of , one of the categories offered to contestants was «Lyrics of Today.»

Alex Trebek has us feelin' good as hell. On Thursday, the Jeopardy! host treated viewers to a surprise rendition of Lizzo's "Truth Hurts." During the night's episode, the Grammy winner's hit song was featured in the category "Lyrics of Today," which prompted Trebek to recite part of its catchy chorus.

Alex Trebek is a Lizzo fan! In a clip from a recent episode of , one of the categories offered to contestants was «Lyrics of Today.»

Turns out he’s 100 percent that host! Alex Trebek proved he’s not afraid to step outside of his comfort zone on Jeopardy! — even if he has to recite Lizzo lyrics.

Alex Trebek had fans laughing during an episode of Jeopardy! on Thursday night, when he belted out the lyrics to Lizzo‘s “Truth Hurts.” A contestant picked the category, “Lyrics of Today” for $1,000. — That’s when the Jeopardy! host, 79, who recently shared an update about his fight against pancreatic cancer, recited a lyric from the Grammy-winning song as a clue to a question. 

By Nellie Andreeva

Talk about having a punk attitude. The Exploited aren't going to let the coronavirus pandemic curtail their 40th anniversary tour."F--k coronavirus! I have had five heart attacks, a quad heart bypass and a heart pacemaker fitted," frontman Wattie Buchan told tour promoter DRW Entertainment, who shared the rocker's thoughts in a Facebook post.

Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson's son Chet took to social media on Wednesday night to confirm his parents had tested positive for coronavirus (COVID-19). "Wassup everyone.

Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson's son Chet took to social media on Wednesday night (March 11) to confirm his parents had tested positive for coronavirus (COVID-19). "Wassup everyone.

Late night is going to be a little quieter very soon. In a coordinated move announced Wednesday, late-night shows produced out of New York City announced they would soon begin taping without live, in-studio audiences out of concerns over the spread of the coronavirus.

Late night is going to be a little quieter very soon. In a coordinated move announced Wednesday, late-night shows produced out of New York City announced they would soon begin taping without live, in-studio audiences out of concerns over the spread of the coronavirus.

Jeopardy! host Alex Trebek is to skip the upcoming Canadian Screen Awards, where he is set to receive a special tribute on March 29 in Toronto as he battles stage IV pancreatic cancer, The Hollywood Reporter has learned. The 79-year-old Canada-born game show host was previously announced as the recipient of a special honor for his contribution to the media industry after returning to host Jeopardy! in August 2019.

Both shows typically have older audiences and “Jeopardy!” host Alex Trebek was diagnosed last year with stage 4 pancreatic cancer, so likely has a compromised immune system.

Both shows typically have older audiences and “Jeopardy!” host Alex Trebek was diagnosed last year with stage 4 pancreatic cancer, so likely has a compromised immune system.

“Jeopardy!” and “Wheel of Fortune” will not tape in front of live audiences in the near term, a person familiar with the situation tells Variety, as the continued spread of coronavirus poses a risk to guests as well as immunocompromised “Jeopardy!” host Alex Trebek, who last year was diagnosed with Stage 4 pancreatic cancer.