Why Alex Trebek Didn't Want to Pick His 'Jeopardy!' Replacement (Exclusive)

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.

Alex Trebek’s passing.Sony Pictures Television announced Monday that Jennings, 46, will be the first in the series of guest hosts, according to the Wrap, when the show resumes production on Nov. 30.“Alex believed in the importance of ‘Jeopardy!’ and always said that he wanted the show to go on after him,” “Jeopardy!” executive producer Mike Richards said in a statement.

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

his death following a battle with stage four pancreatic cancer, Alex Trebek is spreading awareness of what he described as a «terrible, terrible disease.» The 80-year-old host died on Nov. 8.Prior to his death, he continued hosting and recording episodes of  and Thursday's installment began with a message marking World Pancreatic Cancer Day.«Before we get into today's match, a word about today,» Trebek said.

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

Change.org petition calling for the  host to step in following the heartbreaking death of host Alex Trebek. Trebek died last Sunday after a battle with pancreatic cancer. He was 80. «Between hosting 21 seasons of the educational playing the brainiac engineer Geordi La Forge on, and filling the roll of Kunta Kinte in the ever important mini-series, LeVar Burton has inspired and shaped the minds of several generations of trivia-loving nerds,» the Change.org petition reads.

LeVar Burton, star of "Reading Rainbow" and "Star Trek," is speaking out in response to a fan petition calling for him to replace the late Alex Trebek as the next host of "Jeopardy!"  Trebek, 80, died last week after a lengthy battle with pancreatic cancer. He had been the face of the popular game show for more than 30 years.

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 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.

Elaine Low Senior TV WriterAs news of the passing of beloved “Jeopardy!” game-show host Alex Trebek continues to ripple through the entertainment industry and trivia community alike, many are wondering: After nearly four decades at the helm, who could possibly replace Alex Trebek?For one out of two of the respondents to a 2019 Morning Consult poll, that answer is: no one.

Over the years during interviews, Alex Trebek tossed out names -- albeit some jokingly -- about who could potentially host "Jeopardy!" However, according to the show's executive producer, Mike Richards, the late television icon never directly discussed his replacement.

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.

Kelly Ripa and Ryan Seacrest are looking back on the life and legacy of Alex Trebek, who died on Sunday after a battle with pancreatic cancer. He was 80. ET's Rachel Smith spoke with the co-hosts about what they'll remember most about the beloved host as well as the impact he had on their lives. «I played with him every night, so for me I was just a fan,» Ripa said of watching the game show.