Katie Couric will make history on television tonight, by becoming the first woman ever to host Jeopardy!
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Ken Jennings time on Jeopardy! has come to an end.
After filling in as guest host for the past six weeks, the 46-year-old former champion’s final episode aired on Friday night (February 19).
“That’s a wrap on m six weeks of @Jeopardy guest hosting,” Ken tweeted after the episode aired. “Thanks for watching, thanks for your patience with a tough learning curve…and, as always, thank you Alex.”
Ken took over as the guest host after longtime host Alex Trebek died late last year.
A whole slew of
Katie Couric will make history on television tonight, by becoming the first woman ever to host Jeopardy!
Nicky Trebek is commending her “brave” father for his courage in announcing his pancreatic cancer diagnosis two years ago.
Mayim Bialik will honour Alex Trebek through her choice of outfits during her upcoming turn as guest host on “Jeopardy!”
Thursday’s episode of “Hot Ones,” in which host Sean Evans asks celebrities questions as they consume increasingly spicy chicken wings. For a recurring segment on the show called “Explain That Gram,” Evans pulled a photo from Thompson’s Instagram feed that “needs more context.” The picture showed Trebek and Thompson backstage together at the 2019 National Hockey League Awards.“Was he aware of ‘Black Jeopardy!’?” Evans, 34, asked Thompson, referring to the recurring sketch, which first debuted in
Jeopardy! executive producer Mike Richards, filling in on hosting duties, paid tribute to the late Alex Trebek last night, saying that “working with Alex was even better than you could have imagined.”
Has "Jeopardy!" found its new host? Following Alex Trebek’s death in November, famed contestant Ken Jennings took over as guest host for a six-week stint. As Jennings’ time as host came to an end, a new interim host stepped up to the plate in the form of the show's executive producer Mike Richards.
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.
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.
Brayden Smith was a five-time “Jeopardy!” champion, who appeared on the show in some of Alex Trebek’s (1940–2020) last episodes.Smith appeared on “Jeopardy!” six times in December 2020, winning handily in his first five appearances. A trivia whiz who was the captain of his high school’s quiz bowl team, Smith fulfilled a lifelong dream when he appeared on “Jeopardy!” He took home $115,798 over the course of his five wins.
A shocking loss. Recent Jeopardy! winner Brayden Smith has died of unknown causes at 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.
Alex Trebek’s family has donated his wardrobe to an organization that helps homeless people.The Jeopardy! host sadly died aged 80 in November last year (2020) after a battle with pancreatic cancer, and bosses at the show and Trebek’s nearest and dearest decided to donate 14 suits, 58 dress shirts, 300 neckties, 25 polo shirts, 14 sweaters, nine sports coats, nine pairs of dress shoes, 15 belts, two parkas and three pairs of dress slacks to The Doe Fund.“During his last day on set, Alex extolled
Alex Trebek's family is paying it forward. The late "Jeopardy!" host's wardrobe has been donated by the show and his family to The Doe Fund, according to a press release obtained by People magazine.
Alex Trebek's son, Matthew, is honoring his father's memory in a way that helps those in need.