The late host of the popular game show “Jeopardy!” is receiving a special gift nearly four years after his death. The United States Postal Service released a Forever postage stamp in honor of Alex Trebek on Monday, which would have been his 84th birthday. “This naturalized U.S. citizen hosted the quiz show ‘Jeopardy!’ for 37 seasons,” the … Read more
Maybe he really is a game manager! New York Jets star quarterback Rodgers was actually “the most prepared” amongst a pool of other big-time celebrities to succeed the late great Alex Trebek, a fired “Jeopardy!” host claimed. Mike Richards, 48, the former “Jeopardy!” producer who hosted the show for one day after Trebek’s death, revealed … Read more
Former “Jeopardy!” producer Mike Richards, who lasted exactly one day on the job as the show’s host, opened up about being fired — and about the strength of cancer-stricken Alex Trebek. Richards, 48, replaced Trebek in August 2021, nine months after Trebek died of pancreatic cancer at the age of 80. He resigned after one … Read more
I’ll take outraged fans for $1,000. Several “Jeopardy!” viewers are up in arms after the game show included a gender-related question during Monday’s “Tournament of Champions” quarterfinal. The question took center stage during the show’s second round when contestant Cris Pannullo selected the $600 clue in the category titled, “Speech! Parts of Speech!” Several “Jeopardy!” … Read more
Ken Jennings may owe his career to Alex Trebek, but the “Jeopardy!” champ-turned-presenter now reveals it’s Pat Sajak he’s trying hardest to emulate. The 49-year-old show host recently appeared on actor Justin Long’s “Life is Short” podcast, where he analyzed both the late Trebek and the longtime, soon-to-retire “Wheel of Fortune” helmer’s hosting styles. “Alex … Read more
Ken Jennings, 49, has revealed his final conversation with legendary “Jeopardy!” host Alex Trebek — just hours before he died. The beloved host died in November 2020 at age 80 after a battle with stage four pancreatic cancer. “I actually ended up talking to him what turned out to be the night before the day … Read more
Ken Jennings has been a staple of “Jeopardy!” since he won 74 consecutive games back in 2004. Now the 49-year-old former contestant has been co-hosting the long-running game show alongside Mayim Bialik since the late, great Alex Trebek passed in November 2020. However, Jennings said he wouldn’t have picked himself for the job if he … Read more
“Jeopardy!” is set to go back in time by re-airing Alex Trebek’s very first episode as host. The nostalgic tribute will be broadcast this Thursday in honor of “JeoparDAY,” which is celebrated by fans of the program on Mar. 30 every year. “Jeopardy!” first began airing on that date in 1964. Trebek eventually joined the … Read more
Ken Jennings revealed a part of the “Jeopardy!” stage that left fans feeling emotional. Jennings, 48, posted a video to Twitter of a one-of-a-kind Lego model of the show’s set, with everything from the audience members to the clue board. The replica also features three contestants, as well as the hosting podium with none other … Read more
What is, a heartfelt tribute? “Jeopardy” honored late host Alex Trebek on Tuesday’s “Tournament of Champions” episode with a category called “Remembering Alex Trebek.” “The man, the myth, the legend. We miss you, Alex. We’re honoring Alex Trebek’s memory in tonight’s special exhibition game,” the show’s Twitter account captioned a clip of the clues. Past … Read more