Ken Jennings Reveals How His Nightly Tribute To Alex Trebek On ‘Jeopardy!’ Came About, Fans Get Emotional

Alex Trebek's son, Matt, appeared on Monday's episode of and revealed why donating his dad's wardrobe is exactly what the elder Trebek would've wanted.Alex died in November after a battle with cancer.

Friday’s show marked the last Jeopardy! appearance by guest host Ken Jennings, the first replacement since the death of longtime moderator Alex Trebek.

Ken Jennings ended his 6-week guest hosting gig onwith a sweet thank you to the show's late host. In a message on Twitter after his final episode on Friday, Jennings thanked fans for tuning in, and gave Alex Trebek a special shout-out.«That’s a wrap on my six weeks of @Jeopardy guest hosting.

Ken Jennings’ six week run as “Jeopardy!” guest host has come to an end.

Ken Jennings time on Jeopardy! has come to an end.

It's not often that "Jeopardy!" contestants are left speechless by a question. However, on Tuesday's episode of the popular quiz show, that's exactly what happened when guest host Ken Jennings asked a trio of competitors to identify Jimmy Butler.

A shocking loss. Recent Jeopardy! winner Brayden Smith has died of unknown causes at 24.

Brayden Smith, who just last month was featured in a special Jeopardy! video tribute to the late Alex Trebek, died unexpectedly Feb. 5 in Las Vegas. He was 24.

champion during Alex Trebek's era, has died. He was 24.Smith died Friday morning in Las Vegas, Nevada, per an obituary posted on the Las Vegas Review Journal.

Trebek’s final episodes he filmed before losing his battle with pancreatic cancer, died at age 24.“The ‘Jeopardy!’ family is heartbroken by the tragic loss of Brayden Smith,” the show said in a statement. “He was kind, funny and absolutely brilliant.

died Nov. 8 at age 80 following a battle with pancreatic cancer — has been donated to the Doe Fund, a nonprofit that provides housing, vocational training, continuing education and other services for formerly homeless and incarcerated New Yorkers.“During his last day on set, Alex extolled the virtues of everyone opening up their hands and their hearts to those who are suffering,” said “Jeopardy!” executive producer Mike Richards, in a statement.

Fourteen suits, 58 dress shirts, 300 neckties and various other items of clothing that once belonged to Jeopardy! host Alex Trebek have been donated by the show and the Trebek family to The Doe Fund, an organization that provides paid work, housing, vocational training, continuing education, and comprehensive social services to underserved Americans with histories of addiction, homelessness, and incarceration.

Jeopardy!” champ Ken Jennings and other guest hosts, like Katie Couric, Aaron Rodgers, Bill Whitaker and Mayim Bialik. Executive producer Mike Richards will also take a turn hosting the beloved game show, which aired its final Trebek episode in January.

One “Jeopardy!” fan took his love for the beloved game show to the next level.

"Jeopardy!" viewers were stunned on Wednesday when all three contestants failed to identify comedian Dave Chappelle from his photo.  The shocking moment came during the Double Jeopardy! Round of the game where guest host Ken Jennings offered what many at home thought was an easy clue for a $2,000 question.  "This comedian displayed his drama chops in ‘A Star Is Born,’ playing Bradley Cooper’s longtime friend," Jennings read.