LeVar Burton Admits Guest-Hosting 'Jeopardy!' Made Him Realize He Didn't Want the Job

Matt Amodio continued his "Jeopardy!" winning streak on Monday, breaking yet another record in the show’s history.  The Ph.D student from New Haven, Conn. closed out last week’s gameplay with a huge milestone when he unseated James Holzhauer as the contestant with the second-most consecutive wins in the show’s history.

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Actor LeVar Burton was named the Grand Marshal of the 2022 Rose Parade today, with Tournament of Roses leadership hailing him as not just an accomplished performer, but also an advocate for literacy.

student Matt Amodio, 30, is now the quiz show’s second winningest contestant — notching his 33rd consecutive victory on Friday and eclipsing James Holzhauer’s streak.Amodio hauled in $55,400, bringing his winnings to $1,267,801.

Matt Amodio kept his "Jeopardy!" hot streak alive Friday — reaching another milestone on the game show with his 33rd victory.That put him in second place on the all-time consecutive wins list after only Ken Jennings, who holds the record at 74. In notching win No.

Todd Spangler NY Digital EditorMatt Amodio kept his “Jeopardy!” hot streak alive Friday — reaching another milestone on the game show with his 33rd victory. That put him in second place on the all-time consecutive wins list after only Ken Jennings, who holds the record at 74.In notching win No.

behind only James Holzhauer and Ken Jennings, who is now slated to guest host in tandem with Mayim Bialik.Amodio’s stunning run comes amid upheaval at the show.

Matt Amodio, a Ph.D student from New Haven, Conn., has become the third person in Jeopardy! history to earn more than $1 million in non-tournament play.

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Mayim Bialik and Ken Jennings to host the remainder of the shows for 2021, but no permanent host has been named. Burton did however in a previous interview with EW confessed that he found the “Jeopardy” job challenging“It’s one thing to experience it at home, and then I’ve experienced it as a contestant on ‘Celebrity Jeopardy,’ and so I understood that very well,” he told EW.

Ethan Shanfeld LeVar Burton is retiring his quest to become the next “Jeopardy” host.While on “The Daily Show With Trevor Noah,” Burton explained why he’s no longer interested in the gig, which is now shared by Mayim Bialik and Ken Jennings after former executive producer Mike Richards’ firing.“The crazy thing is that when you set your sights on something…they say be careful of what you wish for, because what I found out is that it wasn’t the thing that I wanted after all,” Burton told Trevor

LeVar Burton is busy. The 12-time Emmy Award-winning, Hollywood Walk of Fame Star-having, Reading Rainbow legend does not have a moment left to waste on Jeopardy! after their infamous snub of him as a potential host, the distinguished multi-hyphenate revealed in an interview Thursday, September 16.

LeVar Burton says he’s looking “for the right game show” to host after his interest was piqued – and his hopes dashed – by his recent guest stint on Jeopardy! and the social media support he received.

LeVar Burton is definitely a Jeopardy! fan top pick for host, and he appreciates the support…but he doesn’t agree anymore.

LeVar Burton may have been a fan favourite to become the new “Jeopardy!” host following Mike Richards’ exit, but he’s glad he didn’t get the job.

"Jeopardy!" has abandoned its initial idea to return to a string of guest hosts in the wake of Mike Richards’ ousting, opting instead to let Mayim Bialik and Ken Jennings take over for the remainder of the year. Sony Pictures Television confirmed to Fox News that Bialik will host several weeks of shows starting Monday that will air through Nov.

"Jeopardy!" champion Matt Amodio’s stats continue to rise as he moves up yet another spot on the popular game show’s Hall of Fame.  The 30-year-old PH.d. student out of New Haven, Conn.

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“Jeopardy!” season 38 kicked off Monday, but some viewers might have been surprised to see Mike Richards as host.