![]() Though he wouldn’t object to taking the reins full time. Now, as the show yet again searches for a permanent host, Jennings is sharing the interim gig with “The Big Bang Theory” star Mayim Bialik, 45. It was all about, ‘This host deserves it because of this,'” Jennings said. And it didn’t seem like there was enough of that kind of talk when the hosting roundtable was going on. “He just made it look graceful and effortless. LeVar Burton was a fan favorite to host “Jeopardy!” AP Sounding off on the show’s carousel of trial guest hosts - including controversial Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers and fan fave “Star Trek” phenom LeVar Burton - Jennings feared the influx inadvertently became a distraction from Trebek’s legacy. “Right now, all I’m thinking about is how the show is doing, as a workplace, as a TV institution … It means a lot to people in a way that almost no other TV show does,” Jennings said. He expressed concerns for the “Jeopardy!” state of the union in the wake of “embarrassing” sexist and otherwise inappropriate commentary from Richards, the executive producer who briefly took over hosting duties this year. Still, Jennings was quick to admit times have changed in the show’s post-Trebek era. Not just because he perfected it, but because that’s the only way I’ve ever seen it done.” “Every time I’m up there, I’m doing Alex. “You can’t stand on that stage and say those things without thinking about him,” he said. Many of those feelings were sentimental toward the longtime legendary host, who was on Jennings’ mind during each recording. ‘Jeopardy!’ fans flip that Aaron Rodgers could’ve been host amid vaccine uproar This time, we’re kind of a year removed or more from all that, so I’ve had every possible emotion now related to ‘Jeopardy!'” “I knew that going to be a very difficult task … much less the idea that you’re trying to step into the shoes of Alex Trebek, which is impossible. But I can tell you firsthand, it’s not easy,” Jennings said, mentioning he previously was “just terrified” while taping his shows that aired last February. There’s a lot going on at once, and Alex made it all look so easy. The mechanics of hosting ‘Jeopardy!’ are daunting. So I was not told until after that it was the Nov. 8 show,” said Jennings, adding that he even wore a pair of Trebek’s own cuff links - gifted to Jennings by his widow, Jean Currivan-Trebek.Īfter all, getting back behind the podium to tape in September already was not an easy task for Jennings, who said he “felt rusty.” Ken Jennings was well aware he had big shoes to fill when guest hosting “Jeopardy!” His newest episode airs Monday at 7 p.m. “They didn’t want to put that in my head. “Apparently, everyone was aware that we were going to air on the anniversary and nobody told me,” Jennings told the publication. Returning to the show for the first time since February, Jennings said he was unaware his first episode back was slated for the one-year anniversary of Trebek’s death from pancreatic cancer. He spoke about his touching relationship with Trebek, feeling “just terrified” of hosting and the state of the show itself following a summer of scandals, including the removal of ex-producer and onetime host Mike Richards. Jennings, 47, spoke to USA Today ahead of what’s bound to be an emotional episode of America’s beloved game show Monday night. ![]() ![]() ![]() Who better to host “Jeopardy!” on the one-year anniversary of Alex Trebek’s passing than legendary longtime champion Ken Jennings himself? ‘Jeopardy!’ contestants blasted for lack of knowledge in black history ‘Jeopardy!’ master James Holzhauer whips championship belt at Andrew He ‘Jeopardy! Masters’ contestant reveals arrival of newborn during show ‘Jeopardy!’ winner Mattea Roach’s father died during Masters taping: ‘Proudest dad around’ ![]()
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