Who Is Your Favorite ‘Jeopardy!’ Guest Host So Far? (POLL)
The new year has been one big Jeopardy! audition as guest host after guest host stands where Alex Trebek once did.
Filling the shoes of the beloved host is no easy task, but some have risen to the challenge better than others. Viewers have shared their opinions each couple of weeks to weigh in on how the latest guest is doing as opposed to previous guests.
The long list of stand-in hosts has included longtime champ Ken Jennings, executive producer Mike Richards, former Today anchor Katie Couric, Dr. Mehmet Oz, footballer Aaron Rodgers, CNN’s Anderson Cooper, Bill Whitaker, Tournament of Champions vet Buzzy Cohen, and The Big Bang Theory‘s Mayim Bialik as well as Savannah Guthrie, Dr. Sanjay Gupta, George Stephanopoulos, and Robin Roberts.
Fan-favorite LeVar Burton is the most recent to take up the position and making us wonder where he ranks among the guests who came before him. Prior to his arrival, we conducted a poll that included every host through Bialik’s run. With 63,593 votes cast (as of July 30, 2021), The Big Bang Theory actress led the pack with 47% of the total. Jennings followed with 19%, Rogers with 16%, Cohen with 8%, Richards with 6%, Cooper with 2%, Whitaker and Couric with 1% each, and Oz received less than 1%.
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While David Faber and Joe Buck have yet to join the lineup, we’re updating our poll to get a better look at who the real fan favorites are so far. Let us know your thoughts in the poll, below, and sound off in the comments section.
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Hats off for Mayim she did a phenomenal performance as guest host. Her deliverance of the categories and interactions with the contestants and connection with the audience was definitely on the mark. She would definitely make Alex proud.
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My only problem with Mayim was the numerous times she acted astounded when contestants couldn't answer the question. The "c'mon, the answer is XXX...". I found that seriously annoying. If she curbs that superior tone then that's fine.
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I thought she was great. When she responded c’mon guys’ I thought it was personable and humerous and not intended as a put down. It was just a fun comment because it was such an easy question and 3 brilliant people missed it! I think she was just trying to lighten the mood a bit.
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She did a great job but needs a clothing stylist.
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Mayim Worn the ugliest. Clothes
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Ms. B is primarily an academic. She doesn't seem to be so obsessed with the attention the others crave. She's at ease and comfortable with herself and not trying to be the center of attention on and off the show. I don't really want my game show host to share their inner most thoughts with me. I watch the show for a break from the craziness in the world today. My vote is Ms. B.
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I think Dr. Mayim was wonderful during her two weeks. Personable and very knowledgeable. Has to be with all her degrees. She has my vote.
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The only thing I hope for, is that the one that is chosen remembers that the CONTESTANTS ARE THE STARS,,, not the host.
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If the contestants are the stars, not the host, then it doesn't matter whom they pick.
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Yes, it does matter. Someone like Buzzy or Katie is too conscious of their own "fame". They tend to draw attention to themselves and insert their own personality into the show.
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The game is the star, not the host or contestants.
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I don’t think there will be a perm host
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Mayim was herself, paying tribute to the gameshow and Alex's legacy without being fake! Mayim gets my vote!
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Mayim Bialik is my favorite. Great enunciation, poise, professionalism, intelligence, and other fine qualities put her at the top of my list.
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Mine too!
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She is a good host but she DEFINITELY needs a hairdresser and a wardrobe consultant.
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I agree
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She needs a total makeover!!! Her appearance is distracting--she is FRUMPY!!!
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My top 3 are Ken Jennings, Miyam Bialik and Mike Richards. Any of those would be a good fit.
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I agree with you but Mayim was my number one pick ,followed by the next two
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I agree with your 3 choices 😃
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She was absolutely great. Very personable with the contestants and seemed so comfortable.
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Ken Jennings is so warm an personable, even in the tough spot of being the first guest host. And you can tell he really loved Alex and the show itself. Mike Richards too. Has anyone asked themselves who they thought Alex would want to host Jeopardy? That may be the answer.
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I was very excited to see how well Mayim would do, and she didn't disappoint! She was great!!!
Comfortably in charge, but friendly and open. She was excited and honored to be seriously considered as the next host, and it showed.
Her respect and love for Alex was sincere. As were her interactions with the contestants. They responded very well to her. At the end of her 10 days, my thoughts were, more please!
I will admit here that my choice was Aaron Rodgers straight through, until Mayim was even more of a natural to host.
I read a bit about the ratings and watch numbers. They're misleading because not everyone "knows" all of the guests hosts, so I don't think they're watching all of them. Please do not make the numbers only the sway of your decision. Give us, who also loved Alex, a valued vote. This must be an emotional process for all of you, heartfelt thanks for still taking good care of him and his legacy.
Miss you Alex! ~Linda
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Mayim is so light hearted and shows her love for the game while having so much fun - sorry Ken, love you as a player but your voice a little annoying & presence a little dry
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Yes, Mayim is great and more trained for that type of on-air position. Ken is a fantastic contestant and would serve as a great sub whenever needed.
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I cannot stand Kens voice and Buzzys glasses.
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Mayim was wonderful, smart, articulate and non-politocal. My family will not watch while Savannah Guthrie is hosting. No political hacks please.
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Oh, thanks for telling us you won't watch while Ms. Guthrie is guest hosting...
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I watch Jeopardy religiously, and with my PhD in constitutional law I refuse any political discussion especially when senators are trying to refuse people the freedoms to live their lives.
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Which neither Katie Couric nor Anderson Cooper did when they guest hosted and I'm guessing Ms. Guthrie won't either...
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OK IM SURE WE ALL WANTED TO KNOW THAT!
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Anyone, begging for a job, as much as LeVar Burton is doing, does NOT deserve it
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LeVar begging? It's the fans making the noise, silly.
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Boy anyone looking for attention as much as this desperate person? R U that desperate for attention that you have to throw out a stupid comment like that? Apparently so!
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After 5 minutes of Savannah Guthries "You got it," I wanted to pull my hair out. It's so distracting. I have 0 issue not watching the rest of this week if she says it continually today. You got it!
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Alice: Agreed! And for those upset with Bialik's "fashion sense," what about Guthrie's little green silly, frilly junior high school graduation dress tonight? Bialik is arrogant, and Guthrie is way too cutesy. Rodgers is looking to advance on his cutey-boy looks alone. Hoping for Ken or Richards, and looking forward to Burton...
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Bialik was NOT arrogant. She obviously loves learning and the game!
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Anyone who would spend as much time as she did talking about herself (on a show that's supposed to be about the contestants) IS, indeed, arrogant.
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After 2 nights of Savannah,couldn’t watch anymore
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One minute was too long!
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My husband and I watch Jeopardy every night, but if Lamar Burton gets the job we most likely we will stop watching. We both find him very annoying in his delivery and responding to answers. He's not natural...sounds like he's narrating.
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Burton comes off as prissy/cutesy. He's a bit too animated. This isn't a reading show for kids. I like him. Just not for J!
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Savannah Guthrie needs to stop saying "you got it". It's so annoying
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OMG I just posted about that. It was like nails on a chalkboard.
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YES! All I was doing was waiting for her to say it the next time. Should have had a shot for each time she said it.
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Ken doesn't have stage presence. Oz was too curt. Mike Richards and Mayim Bialek are running neck and neck, Mike being comfortable and professional, and Mayim has personality, warmth, humor, and intelligence. The rest were either boring or lacking charisma. Aaron Rogers was good, but drama on the football team overshadows his performance.
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Ken Jennings is the best choice. He knew Alex very well. He spent 74 days in a row, as champion. Knows both sides of the game. Alex chose Ken to help him co-write a book. I think he will last a long time. He has what it takes. My second choice would be Aaron Rodgers.
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Absolutely. Alex would have chosen Ken Jennings. Ken knows the game from both sides. Relates to the contestants and the audience.
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Too stade
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Omg, savanna guthrie has a horrible whinny voice....cannot stand to listen to her and her drivel...
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Definitely not Levar Burton!
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Mayim is my choice. Her voice is easy to listen to plus her pacing of the show is spot on. No annoying habits like some. She respects the show by allowing the guests and questions and answers take center stage.
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LeVar Burton is awful -- sounds like he's screeching and his "Correct" comment is overused. He seems like he's in a hurry and has no rapport with audience or contestants. Very disappointing.
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Levar Burton is not jeopardy material at all. With all the media hype about him, he certainly did not live up to expectations. I could not even watch the whole show.
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Loved Mike Richards, voice was clear and he was a natural to me.
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Mayim
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May I'm, she brings warmth, humor and proceeds with an excellent pace. She reminds of the way Alex delivered the questions and paced the show. Ken speaks too fast. The others don't come near at all. Who ever gets the position will have huge shoes to fill. Mayim will eventually make it her own.
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It would be a nice tribute to Alex and if his wife or,his kids did it for a Week
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We feel the same way. We're devoted watchers but, sad to say, if it turns out to be LaVar we're not going to watch anymore.
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My husband and I watch every night and agree, if LaVar gets the job we’ll have to find another show to watch. We do like mike Richards and Mayim!!
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I agree completely. He's so distracting literally screaming "right" all the time. He's the worst - even worse than Dr. Oz and I wasn't sure that was possible.
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lavar burton is the worst so far. poor performance, hard to look at.does not belong there at all. not watching until next week.oul
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Samantha Guthrie should stay with what she knows. Not Jeopardy. Dull and fake
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Read comment approx 6ish statements up!
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You don't know how any of the guest hosts really did because you only saw what came off the cutting room floor. Word is that some of these hosts took five hours longer than the the normal time frame to get five games done! Nor do you know what the production crew liked or didn't like about any of the so-called "candidates."
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A big no to Lavar Burton.
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My favorite host was the shows producer. Mike Richards. I think he did a phenomenal job.
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NO to Katie, Anderson & Savannah !!!!!!!!!! PLEASE
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I'm hitting the mute button tonight so I don't have to listen to Guthrie's incredibly grating nasal, honking voice.
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I did not like guthri at all, first time I changed the channel after about 10 min. Will not be watching until she is gone. Rogers is my pick.
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Another host that was just there for the fun of it!! RELAX PEOPLE!!
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Actually this is what Im talking about when I say "A True Fan" a true fan would have known she was Not trying for the permanent position! And just would have kept watching for the show itself. Right!!
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Loved Ms. B.Made game fun.
Happy and upbeat, and very knowledgeable.
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I totally agree about Ken Jennings and also Mike Richards! Why so many voted for Mayim Bialik? She tired me out and, not that it should matter, but her fashion choices were really bizarre!
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Mayim got tiresome over the 2 weeks. She started great but as time went on the stories about concerts and holidays got old. She would lose more and more viewers over time. Buzzy was the best surprise.
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Why does Mayim Bialik have a little giggle at every answer when there is nothing funny about it? ANNOYING! Move on to the next answer plz.
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I think they need to plan a tournament of guest hosts
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Levar Burton absolutely stinks. I love the game but may not even finish watching this week with him.
Aaron Rogers, Ken Jennings, and several others did pretty good jobs but Oz and Burton stunk.
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The ABSOLUTE WORSE choice would be Levar Burton. He is everything that Alex Trebek was not: egotistical, self-agradizing, and a less than competent intellect.
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you're kidding - right? Mayim was so dry.....and she really needed a wardrobe coach!
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Mayim, never please! Let's be real.
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Please don’t ever! Never! Ever! Let Savannah Guthrie host again! Her voice was like nails on a chalk board! 😱 longest 2 weeks of my life!
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Bialik was one of the worst so far, right after Dr. Oz. Her constant giggling and trying to make the answers about her was extremely grating. I'd stop watching if she were the permanent host. Good thing this random poll doesn't decide who hosts.
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I am baffled why so many people liked Mayim.
she did not deliver. I Think well I know she was one of the worst host.
been watching since the first show.
I guess you are going to kill jeopardy for me and many others.
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Good gracious! LeVar Burton is stumbling around as a Jeopardy guest host! He was quoted saying, "Our first daily double.. our only daily double" in the 1st round. Learn the game FIRST before hosting! On top of that he seems to shout his replies to contestants answers.. as in YES!!! Jeesh! Not so loud please!
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Mayim Bialik has a lovely speaking voice, warmth, poise and intelligence. She was excellent! However, we found her ill-fitting jackets , generally frumpy outfits, and hair that was crying out for a brushing quite distracting. If she became host I'd hope the show could provide a low-key stylist to help her pull her look together. Other top contenders included Ken Jennings, Mike Richards and Aaron Rogers. Looking forward to seeing George Stephanopoulus and LeVar
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I liked Aaron Rodgers. Quiet like Alex Tribeca but also engaging.
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The only explanation for Mayim B's high approval numbers is BOTS. Curious that she had positive reviews on FB even before her episodes aired....
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Will not be watching the next two weeks....cant stomach George S.
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I have been reading quotes from Lavar Burton and I really do not think the new host should be based on skin color. He has not even guest hosted yet and I think he should wait and earn it on merit only.
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Diehard Jeopardy/Alex fan, here! Much more is involved, and I think there will be pros and cons with each option (and people grousing, regardless). Who has the personality, and the best interest of the legacy that is Alex Trebeks Jeopardy? Those are big shoes to fill, and these people cannot be Alex... Hopefully they are in it for the right reasons, and want to do the position justice. I would like to see more of the 'narrowed field', before it is finally decided. My 2cents.
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Mike Richards was smooth, talked to contestants without notes, personable and knew Alex better than all the others combined. Mayim often laughed when she said "that's right" or "correct" which was annoying and very odd. Jennings was okay, but lacked any sizzle. Buzzy was surprisingly good. Aaron was monotone, but good for someone with little showbiz experience. Cooper was very good, but is a lighting rod for half the country and Oz is a lightening rod for the other half, so they both make no sense. Richards, Buzzy, Rodgers with Jennings a distant 4th, in that order, with Richards preferred by a good amount. Whitaker would be fine. Others, would be disappointing, with Mayim actually reducing my interest in watching.
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Didn’t like Whitaker!
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I think the only person so far who could do a good job is either Mike Richards or anyone other than Curic or Bailik or Anderson Cooper and Dr. OZ. I'm tired of these people who think they know everything and that the show is for them and their pet propaganda items. Just get a good host and get on with it instead of pandering to CBS and other propaganda spewers.
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Mayim
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Certainly not George S. Just can't get by that awful hairpiece! No no no.
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I am looking forward to seeing all the guest hosts prior to picking a favorite. I have enjoyed most of the hosts. Did not know anything about Mayim B before she appeared. I found her habit of speaking over contestants annoying and her attitude about herself came across as privileged and her comments about her attire was degrading to professional women as her taste in fashion was poor and died. Did anyone else not find her very condescending to those 60+
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I would suggest that Mayim hire a stylist. Her jackets were annoying.
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Not Malim
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Mayim had a little laugh for every answer . I would have liked to see her face, when she said correct because I saw nothing funny. Very irritating.
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As bad as Oz and Couric were, Guthrie was even worse!
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Poor Savannah,she couldn't walk right in her high heels. If the big bang woman is permanent host I will stop watching. She makes it all about her and her accomplishments.
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This is tough... I would be happy to see Mayim, Ken, Aaron or Buzzy in the role - I think any of them would be great at it. Best of all would be Mike Richard's- he really was excellent - but I don't think he wants to be on the other side of the camera that much...
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The thing about all of these guest hosts, don’t most of them already have regular gigs. Are they all really champing at the bit to take on Jeopardy 5 days a week?
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It’s not five days a week. They film five or six shows in a day. They change their clothes, the audience stays, and they get a week or so of shows in one day.
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I don't think half of them want it. There just doing it for the pleasure of getting the chance to do it! Many have said pryer too!
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They do all 5 shows in one day.
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@Polly Moyer: I agree with your comment. Most of all, I like your understanding of the phrase "champing at the bit." Most people cluelessly say "chomping at the bit." Thank you! 😁
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Mayim is TOO bossy
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Mayim Bialik was too bubbly to be taken seriously.
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Mike Richards or Mayim Bialik. Or Aaron Rogers. Forget Ken Jennings!!!
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I've watched Jeopardy from the beginning but have totally lost interest. MIke Richard's was great,, Ken Jennings is an arrogant jerk. Hopefully they are saving the best for the last
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Maybe she should go ahead and get on her knees and beg for the job as she has tried everything else? If she mentions her PhD one more time, I am gonna puick!
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She is delightful full of energy a great asset to jeopardy. Intelligent and enthusiastic . She's akeeper
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The permanent host should be under 45 for longevity and to appeal to younger viewers.
Buzzy is the best choice.
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Hate to tell you this. J! doesn't really appeal to younger viewers. Never has...never will. Buzzy was an annoying millennial. Sorry...that's an oxymoron.
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Keep it "in-House" with one of the three Jeopardy guys - Ken Jennings, Mike Richards, or Buzzy Cohen, preferably Ken as he has been the best with Mike a close second. The rest of the field is OK except for LeVar Burton who is REALLY BAD. Jeopardy better not choose him as permanent host or I and many otherviewers are gone.
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At this point my choice would definitely be Dr. Cupta or Ken Jennings with out a doubt! Never Mayim!! Would stop watching the show if she is chosen!! Discussing insult to the memory of Alex!!
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Sanjay Gupta is outstanding! Personable and polished, articulate and positive. Makes it about the contestants and the game, not about himself. He's interesting, but understated enough that he's clearly not trying to outshine the contestants. He facilitates, he doesn't dominate. He has my vote so far!
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Absolutely I agree with you!! He reminded me of Alex's Classie demeanor!!!
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Not a fan of Ken Jennings. He may be knowledgeable but he has no personality.
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I thought Mayim was pretty awful. She personalized answers, made it about her (if I have to hear I’m a neuroscientist one more time) and taunted several of the contestants about their answers. She looked dowdy, like a librarian who had just visited Goodwill every night she came out. I’m shocked by this and felt Savannah Guthrie was the clear front runner. I also like Aaron Rodgers.
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Agreed about Bialik. As hosts: Rodgers is a sports pinup boy, and Guthrie is just an annoying, honking voice.
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Mayim looks likes the 50’s , boring to look at and listen to! I couldn’t watch her again!
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I think Buzzy is the best choice so far. I love Aaron Roger's too. I think Ken Jennings is smart but not personable enough. Dr oz. Bill Whitaker Katie Couric and Anderson Cooper just don't make me want to watch the show..
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The game and players are what is the important thing. The host should not detract from the game. That's why Mike Richard's gets my vote.
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The game and players are more important than the host. My family has watched Jeopardy for years despite the host.
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Is that a negative remark on Alex?
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Mayim is a scholar not a model. While others have been good, she is doing an excellent job. She may not be a fashion plate, but she is certainly more than qualified for the job. Go Mayim!!!!
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Yes, she NEEDS a stylist!
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Mayim drove me crazy with her persistent smile! Jeopardy needs a host more realistic and relatable. I've been watching for years. If she's in, I'm out.
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The one thing I am most certain of, is that MR. LEVAR BURTON, I SHOULD BE NAMED HOST OF JEOPARDY, most definitely was the worst. His shock when the contestant answered correctly showed condescension. His constant repetition of the answers almost like a parrot, in conjunction with his slow response to whether the contestant answered correctly or not, led to most number of clues being left on the board out of ALL the other guest hosts!! Even before he started his guest hosting week, he made it about him, not this fantastic game and certainly not the contestants.
By the way, for people judging by clothes and hair, whoever is hired will then have a team just as our dear Alex had. We never knew, based on his appearance how much pain he was in, until he succumbed to pancreatic cancer. RIP Alex. I miss you dearly.
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Don't pick le var Burton just to have an African american - ken jennings is the best
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Buzzy Cohen has my vote. He was the most likeable, at ease with the contestants, conducted the game nicely, was witty and very personable, presented himself nicely.
Mayim was all about herself and she did this and she did that and she she she....Don't need that in a game show at all. Will not watch that sort of me me me stuff.
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Really? Buzzy was the most arrogant, self-centered contestant in the history of the show... We need no wannabe actors here...
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I love Aaron
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I think Mike Richards was the number one host. He was the closest to Alex in his professional and interacting with contestants!!!
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I agree about Richards - except, as of tonight, I think that Gupta is most like Alex.
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Ken Jennings was a complete disappointment. He is such an egotistical personality . No people interaction.
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Happy to see Samantha Guthrie isn’t in the poll!! I don’t agree with the top choice at all!! My favorites are Mike and Aaron! I’m a female but didn’t really cate for any of the women.
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I wish they could post the right answer on the screen after it is answered.
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Enable closed captioning on your tv.
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Or....hear me out...just LISTEN to the contestants or the host. ONE of them ALWAYS says the correct answer...
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From the start Aaron Rogers was my fave for his good looks, calm voice, and past winner of the game. I liked Mike Richards a lot as well. He has all the experience knowing and working with Alex. Mayim Bialik is charming, enthusiastic and engaging. I like her a lot as well. Savannah Guthrie and Anderson Cooper did very good jobs, too. Any of those five work for me. Jeopardy is my week night obsession and a welcome ritual at the end of my day. I love Johnny Gilbert's opening intro every time. I have enjoyed the rotations of guest hosts. Best of luck, Jeopardy, in finding Alex's successor. Not an easy task. Thank you for keeping the show's integrity and high standards. Alex would be proud and grateful. Maybe some day I'll find the courage to take the contestant test. Carry on!
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Watching Aaron was like watching paint dry. He had no personality.
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Hey. Don't insult paint drying...
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When I first heard that Aaron Rodgers was hosting I wasn't really sure I would like him at all. WOW was I wrong. He did a great job. Very personable, nice voice and has a good cadence. Mayim is very good as well. I enjoy her! Ken, meh. I would like to see LeVar Burton host! He has a nice voice and presence. Though no one can replace Alex, the voice is important.
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If you put a women to replace Alex Tre Bek the show will not make it
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Ken is snarky & trying to be important on all his social media comments which doesn't work as a host of any show. Please don't give him the job.
Buzzy was the best of them so far. Still think host should be Jimmy or Sarah from the " clue crew"... forget about the already celebrities.
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I like Ken jennings, but he has a scratchy irritating voice. Not TV voice
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Love Aaron Rodgers more natural than others. Just more human which I think Alex was too. Personable. Ken Jennings second choice definitely
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I tapped Aaron Rodgers and the button showed M Richards.
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Buzzy Cohen was the ultimate. Mayim was all about herself in the comments she made which is not what jeopardy is about. Buzzy was in control, kept the game going smoothly and presented himself very well. He has my vote.
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Buzzy Cohen is the only host so far who didn't take my attention off the game and distract my attention onto himself. I was able to concentrate on the game! Loved him as host
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I think Jennings had an unfair advantage through no fault of his own. All the others had a very short guest host tenure compared to Ken. They barely got a chance to get comfortable, where Jennings had an abundant amount of time to settle in and the fans got a much better look at what he would really be like.
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I think Ms Bailik is very biased against certain contestants, & she thinks the show is about her and whoever is her current "favorite." The show is not made to be hosted by a celebrity.
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Ken Jennings is our choice (my husband and I). Please do not choose Myiam Bialik.
There are others worthy of hosting Jeopardy. Ken is our choice.
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If Mayim Balik ends up hosting Jeopardy, I quit. She might be smart, but she is absolutely annoying! All her facial expressions and jerking movements. Please don’t make her your choice. By the way, she’s Nothing like Alex 😳
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Jenniings should be host.he is a jepordyplayer himselfwinnercarolyn smith
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Ken is the very best!!!
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Mike Richards and Ken Jennings are great. They don’t show off, try to upstage the contestants or correct their pronunciations or responses. Unlike Mayim Bialik who cannot resist an opportunity to show her “superior” knowledge. I have been a loyal fan for many years but if she is the host I will no longer watch the show. Not only that, someone needs to teach her how to dress, do her hair and makeup. She is bizarre.
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I am 75 I have watched Jeopardy since a kid an Ken Jennings is a natural his voice is so clear, easy to understand what he’s saying. I hope ABC makes the right choose.
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Miyam Bialik is the one for me...best so far..enjoy watching. Probably will not watch if she is not the host
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mayim is not Jeopardy host material. Start another big bang theory if people want to see her do not ruin Jeopardy.
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This bickering is ruining the show. Poor Alex!
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Joe Buck is funny and more professional cause he has the right background !
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Didn’t know who David Faber was but was very impressed. Nice personality, professional voice and diction. Also liked Buzzy Cohen. Lavar Burton was terrible yelling and over reacting to the contestants answers.
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The top two are Mayim Bialik and Aaron Rodgers, both of whom didn’t try to be the stars and were able to respond naturally and low key to the contestants. They both showed humor without grandstanding. I was not particularly impressed with the guy supposedly in the real running, the producer of the show. Also I think ratings are not a valid test since a week or two doesn’t prove anything.
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Buzzy Cohen is the best. He was relaxed and reacted well with the players. Gave a relaxed feeling to the show and was a pleasure to listen to. Unlike mayium who was all about herself even when making comments to the players.
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We watch Jeopardy every night. My choice for new host is David Fabor. He was the best by far in our opinion. Hosted first week of August.
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Buzzy Cohen is the only and most definitely the best choice to host jeopardy!!!
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I would like to see a host that's doing other shows (very well) be included in the auditions such as Brook Burns (The Chase). Very elequent, nice dressed, polite, easy to understand, and knowledgeable.
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I loved Aaron Rogers but I figured he would not get the winning spot so voted for Ken Jennings, who did a terrific job. LaVar Burton was so hyper and really scary with his yelling RIGHT! He cannot be permanent host. Please!!!
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Buzzy Cohen, Mike Richards and Ken Jennings in that order. Burton was a joke.
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Ken Jennings and Mike Richards are my favorites. Burton is the worst. My husband and I watch every day but will not watch again if Burton is the permanent host.
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Interesting to see the near-final results of this poll as the final guest host week ends. I was thinking I didn’t have a dog in this hunt until this week. Preferred Ken get the nod, but any of there serious contenders for the permanent hosting job would have been fine.
Now, have to say I‘d be disappointed if LeVar is chosen. His style and errors distracted me from enjoying the games. I know he wants the gig badly, and I began feeling sorry for him as the shows aired and he he didn’t improve/calm down/whatever.
Somewhat surprised to see Mayim atop this poll, but she has fans and was one of the top hosts. Though not my favorite, I’d be ok with her. I recall Mike Richards doing the expected ok job, but can’t remember much else about his weeks. They were so soon after Alex’s last episode that...I was mainly saying goodbye to Alex during those shows.
Fingers crossed for Ken.
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Ken is the best choice, he knows the show inside and out and he comes across
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Ken Jennings is the best choice.
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I’m disappointed in Levar Burton. He seems too formal. I loved Robin Roberts.
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I thought Buzzy Cohen was the most at ease and the most likable. Second to him I loved Andersen Cooper and then Ken Jennings. He just seems so humble. I don't think I can continue watching if Aaron Rodgers gets it. He seems so opposite to Alex. I am looking forward to seeing Levar Burton, I’ve always loved him.
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Levar Burton has not hosted yet. It is untimely and little premature. He had a huge media campaign too.
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Aaron Rogers was AWFUL, ridiculously full of himself, and the least articulate of the lot!!
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I liked Aaron Rodgers, Mike Richards, Anderson Cooper and Maxim Biyalik so far
Looking forward to seeing the rest.
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It really makes no difference what we think . In my opinion the host has already been decided and they haven’t even hosted a show yet. I sure could win a lot of money if I could make a bet
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Another poll put 2 of the 3 above mentioned “front runners” at the very bottom. Polls are only as good as……whatever🤷♀️
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May I’m or Aaron Rogers. Mike Richards won’t be in the running because he is the producer but he was great. JennJdnnings has two other shows already. I would like to see someone slee do Jeaopardy
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Could you please post the English-language version of your comment, so we know what you're trying to say?
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The one thing I'm absolutely sure about today is that I miss Alex Trebek... kind and compassionate, a true hero.
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Amen at night the show is not the same. Without Alex
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My favorite Jeopardy! guest host is Ken Jennings. My second favorite is Buzzy Cohen, and my third favorite is Mayim Bialek. I auditioned for Jeopardy! in the late 1980’s or early 90’s. I was eliminated in the first round, so I never met Alex Trebek.
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Did anyone else notice that some of the guest hosts paused before telling the contestant if their answer was right or wrong? What was that all about? It was so annoying! Seems to me that the most knowledgeable hosts such as Ken, Buzzy and Mayim never hesitated, maybe because they already knew if the answer was right? I felt it went much more smoothly when these hosts were doing their guest spots.
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Agree! It really slowed down the pace of the show when the host lagged in saying whether the answer was correct or not. I thought Bill Whitaker and Anderson Cooper were the worst in this regard. I think they are waiting to hear in their ear from the producer if the answer is right or not. Ken, Buzzy, Mayim and Mike were very quick to respond. I do think that it helps when they are smart and know the answer. They also probably have the ability to memorize really well and they can remember the answers to the board when they are prepping for each game.
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Guthrie was terrible at that, her politics will interfere with show and take away from the greatness ALEX had for show
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Agreed....Anderson Cooper was the WORST! Bill Whitaker????.Mayim and Ken were the best!
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I agree! Some guest hosts, perhaps most of them, seemed to be reading from a script, while others, like my first choice Mayim Bialik, already knew the answer and could even add brief commentary. Very professional--and smart!
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I liked her as well EXCEPT too often she elaborated on the answer. She would need to cut back to quicken the flow
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I agree. It was annoying and showed they didn’t actually know the answer.
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Please don't fill the permanent host yet. Unless Ken Jennings or Mike Richards take the position, we haven't seen a host! Losing Alex was tough enough but loosing that special 1/2 hour will be so disappointing.
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I strongly believe that Mayim Bialik just CRUSHED IT IN JEOPARDY!!!. She as in Mayim Bialik has her own unique style she was like totally awesome!!!!...I really like how she brought JEOPARDY to life.... She needs to be the next JEOPARDY hissy for replacing Alex Trebek ..
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No matter who is chosen, there will always be people saying, “if so and so is chosen, I will never watch Jeopardy again”. While the host is important, I watch Jeopardy to see how I do with the questions and to see and hear the contestants. It is quality entertainment. What a huge challenge this is going to be for the selection team.
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If you put a women to the place of Alex Trebek., the show will not make it
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I’d like to see Brad Rutter on there, if he’s interested.
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Well Sparky, we're glad you changed your mind. She obviously didn't withstand the test of time.
If you made this comment today, you'd get 60 upvotes and 297 downvotes.
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We will not be watching as long as Maxim is hosting. Just do not care for her attitude or personality.
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Please keep Mayim she is the absolute best. I can’t watch Jeopardy when Ken is on at all. Really don’t like his hosting.
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It's apparent Jennings and Bialik love the limelight. Their gushing over contestants is nauseating!
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Mayim. Yes please. Has hype and is easy going.
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That should have read, ken Jennings has NO personality
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I think Ken Jennings sucks, he has personallity
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Please give us Ken Jennings and not Mayim! She is so frumpy and she wasn’t very nice when Matt A. finally lost after MSU had a magnificent winning streak. Please no more of her. I am certain you don’t care if we stop watching Jeopardy, but we have given her time and we don’t like her any more than when she was first on.
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What is with Mayim's herky jerky body movements. When Matt looses this will be the end of watching jeopardy for me. Can't watch Mayim any longer and only staying tuned because of Matt.
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EEKS The supposedly intelligent people of the show picked mayim. What a poor choice. Now we have see her jerky body movements, hear her terrible comments and her hesitation on letting the contestants know when they pick the correct answer.
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You have a good host in Buzzy Cohen. Do not keep using different hosts. At this point I am ready to give up Jeopardy for a pre recorded show that I choose. This on going indecision is terrible . Some one, in the inter circle, can't make up their minds and seem to be centering on a few instead of going with talent.
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I agree. I still do not understand how they pick her out of any other host.
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Please, don't put levar Burton as host...he stunk!
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mayim just does not get what jeopardy is all about. Instead of public opinion just select the most personable, qualified, energetic person and move on. This politically correct stuff does not get it and is ruining the show for our household. If it keeps on we will find something else to watch or another activity to do for that time. Doesn't management have the guts to just make a decision and move on.
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Jeoparty producers let this go on too long. There should not have been weeks of guest hosts and allowed public opinions to sway the selection. To put someone down because of past comments is just wrong. Everyone has made mistakes and said things they may have wished they could take back. Is there no kindness in the world any more?
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We will not watch if Levar Burton hosts. Come on...he was awful. I'm sure hes a very nice man...but a host for Jeopardy, he is NOT. He spoke like he was talking to children....nooooo way.
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Levar is too stiff. I thought George Stefanopoulos was smart and good with contestants. He was engaging and humorous like Alex
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Mayim Bialik over all others. If you must have a black person, Robin Roberts. If Lavar Burton is chosen, I will never watch another episode of Jeopardy. He's the worst.
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If you select that twit burton as host I will never watch Jeopardy again!!
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I thought David Faber was the best, most natural host.
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We just love Ken Jennings he is a natural knows the game so well and he is well liked a great personality.was well liked by everyone especially Alec he would be so proud and he earned that position!
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How sad that even Jeopardy is becoming politically correct. A female host does not cut it, I hate hearing female announcers and hosts like on The Chase. AND, before you al go off, I am a female. I much preferred Buzzy Cohen or Joe Buck who both seemed in touch with the contestants and made the show fun and interesting to watch. mayim was just wrong for the show. Maybee because she has lots of contacts she was voted best, but that is not the real world. OH WELL, I just won't watch her when she is on. I don't think a fair executive decision was made in the selection. They are not in contact with the real world of people, just the hollywood types.
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NOT Burton! Contrary to what is constantly reported, we were not all hoping he would be the new host. In fact, I thought he was very hard to watch and seemed very uncomfortable as the host.
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Mike Richards, Ken Jennings and now, Joe Buck are by far my favorites. But I’m really liking Joe Buck more each night.
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Our loyalty will always be to Alex but as one of our top 5 favorite evening shows, Jeopardy will need a new host. Mayim and Mike are far from filling the shoes of Alex. Not even close! If the fans view is even considered, we lean toward Buzzy Cohen and Joe Buck. They are much more personable and down to earth. They can interact with regular people and make them feel completely at ease. Thanks for letting us comment.
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They picked Mike Richards - good choice but just had to put mayim in there. At least she won't be full time and I can watch most of Jeopardy.
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If jeopardy pays attention to the polls they will pick Mayiam but I think that they have already decided on Jennings which would be a mistake.
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There's no need to make a woman look like a man to be considered having a professional appearance. And certainly not focus on "sex appeal" in manner or appearance.
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A woman must be chosen as the host. Another "strong, white, man" flys in the face of achievement of equality and diversity. Bialik or Roberts would be the better choice.
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Buzzy Cohen is the best for comfort of listening and playing along at home. His voice is pleasant and not forced. I liked Mike Richards too, but since he is a producer it may be a step down for him.
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My choices are Ken Jennings, Mike Richards, Mayim Bailik, and David Faber. Did not like Aaron Rogers...he seemed fake; LeVar Burton...didn't like his natural voice and range going up and down.
Others just don't compare.
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I think Mike Richards has the right personality, charm and charisma to succeed Alex...he is also literate and good to look at with his fresh smile....much like Alex....he makes me feel like Alex did. Go Mike !
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Anyone but lavar burton he was terrible. Ken Jennings is still my favorite but I would be happy with Aaron Rogers or mike richards
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The NY Post is reporting that the decision has already been made. Even though Sony has seen everybody, the viewers haven't. Case in point, David Faber is excellent and there's still one more to go. I would way in with my top five BUT what's the point if the decision has already been made and the loyal viewers opinions don't really matter???
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I think that if it isn't Ken Jennings, a big mistake is being made. Your ratings will plummet.
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I think the one with the best stage presence is Buzzy Cohen. He is smart doesn't seem to intimidate the players and he is professional. He doesn't have some other tv gig and he seems more neutral than some of the others. If not Buzzy, then Mayim Bialik as there hasn't been a woman as host before. They both aren't trying to be Alex but they are putting the most professional foot forward.
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I almost voted for Mayim Bialik. For me, it's a tie between her and Buzzy. Why are the other polls rating Ken Jennings so high. He was like an automaton Ken doll.
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David Fabre best of all. Levar Burton trying to hard. Mayim Bialik was great also. Ken Jennings too soft spoken. Mike Richards also good.
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MayimBaylik is certainly the best as yet
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My favorites were Buzzy Cohen, Mayim Billikens and Ken Jennings
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Mayim all the way. Even tho Joe Buck has yet to preside, he would probably cause me to stop watching Jeopardy.
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I loved him too.
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I think Ken Jennings is more like the late GREAT Alex Trebek. I feel Alex would pick Ken Jennings as his knowledge and personality and friendship from his long time and winner of the Champion of Champions. I feel that Mayim was a little to talkative and that was a distraction for me.
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Hmm. There's always been a kind of Eddie Haskell [Leave It To Beaver] weasel like vibe from him that puts me off.
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Any of you who want Ken Jennings to win the job, ease Google him. He actually has done some pretty terrible things.
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No one knows who has his vote. If you look up some things on Ken, you'll find out hes actually a pretty horrible person.
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But Sadly my all time favorite is & Always Will Be Alex Trebek 👨🏻🦱
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I’ve been waiting to cast my ballot, but I will say HARD NO to BURTON. His facial expression and response when a contestant answers correctly is one of complete shock! It smacks of contempt and arrogance. He also repeats the answer twice almost every time thereby slowing the pace of the game. He is also slow to let the contestant know they answered correctly. For goodness sakes, the answer card is in front of him! In his 5 days of hosting, 4 days the board wasn’t cleared due to his failure to move the game along. A strong social media campaign doesn’t make him a good host. He very much made Jeopardy about LeVar Burton, not the game and certainly not the contestants.
I vote for Mayim, Mike or Ken in that order.
And please don’t chose based on clothing or hairstyles. Those of you who say you love the game, Alex had a person selecting his wardrobe, doing his hair, applying makeup. It’s TV after all!! Whoever gets the job will have the same “perks.”
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Rogers did a great job and was very nice to look at while my brain worked.
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I've said this before. My vote: Ken Jennings or Mayim BialekMayim Bialek or Ken JenningsBuzzy CohenI thought Mike Richards did a great job, but I think he probably makes more money as a producer than a host. (Does anyone know whether or not that is true?)
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VERY unlikely. While a new host will make nowhere NEAR what Alex made (even one of the seasoned TV vets...), Richards salary as producer is probably not even 10% of what Trebek made. This is not episodic television where creative producers often own a portion of the show...think your Dick Wolfs, Shonda Rimes, etc.
Richards was also surprisingly stiff. Nice guy...but again, not the host of J!
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I think it's pronounce (and spelled) A A Ron.
And he was horrible.
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Our household watches Jeopardy faithfully. We have enjoyed all the guest hosts. I think it would be a thrill if Jeopardy would make a list of all the guest hosts who are willing to do the job permanently and that you think would do a great job be put up for a vote by all the devoted fans of the show. We invest a lot of time each week watching each week. This would be make us feel even more like a part of the Jeopardy family. Thank you for the show and for the opportunity to give my opinion.
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Silly idea. It could easily become something to akin to the internet's "Vote for the Worst" campaign on American Idol.
Then we'd probably wind up with Aaron Rodgers. Yikes.
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My favorite by far is Ken Jennings. Worst were Whitaker, Guthrie, Cooper. Another favorite was Dr. Gupta. He was quick and personable. I was so tired of Guthrie saying "you got it." Now, Robin Roberts has done the same.
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I like Mayim Bialik, but she laughs when she says "that's right." Once I noticed I couldn't not hear it and it drove me crazy. She was great in every other way. My favorite was Mike Richards.
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I wasn't too familiar with Bill Whitaker but he reminded me of Alex the most low-key and personable. I agree with that Balik, Rodgers. Jennings or Richards would all be the best picks so far through 6/25.
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There’s an obvious trend here, it appears that if you liked the guest host before they hosted, you favored them in their performance.
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@Ron H: Definitely a trend! I feel fortunate that I'd seen little-to-nothing of most of the guest hosts, so I was a blank slate for them. Most enjoyed of my "unknowns" were Richards, Cooper, and best of all, Gupta. Least enjoyed of my "unknowns" were Couric, Oz, Rodgers, and Guthrie...
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I would appreciate a rank order poll. Interestingly I agree with the top three....
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Yes, and updated poll choices! My current vote is for Gupta, but he's not on the ballot!
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GREAT! She is my choice so far followed by Aaron Rogers.
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I really liked Aaron Rogers.....Mayim is really good, but Rogers' has a way about him. Still my 1st choice.
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I think Mayim was wonderful. She was very personable with everyone and sincerely sorry when they got it wrong...she didn't make them feel dumb for missing it. I would continue to watch it if she or Aaron were the host. Others I may not tune in as faithfully to watch.
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Nobody will ever replace Alex, he was one of a kind, I did love Aaron, he has great mannerism and is very soft spoken, alot ike Alex. I have a feeling they will never replace him, and they will continue to just have guest host for two week at a time every week.
"Alex Trebek always in our hearts"
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My top 3 favorites so far were Buzzy Cohen, Ken Jennings & Mike Richards. All were personable & sharp.
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I really thought Aaron Rodgers did a great job, very personable and fitting for the position
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Mike Richards was the best by far!
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No way do I want Mayim ....Wonderful Alex will be so disappointed as are many of us 😢😢😢😢😢
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Refuse to watch Mayim. Too political.
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My first choice has always been Ken Jennings and my second choice is now Mayim Bialik.
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I agree with you,,,so far. I'm still waiting to see the rest of the candidates. I feel that Oz was the absolute worst choice,so far. He was rude. He constantly interrupted or imposed his opinion or experience at every turn.
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Ken Jennings is the greatest!
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Aaron Rodgers was great. But nobody can do better than ken Jennings. Please no woman.
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Mayim !!!
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Buzzy was the best! Now, if he would only lose those stupid glasses!!!!!
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Mayim Bialik has the right personality and enthusiasm level to handle the hosting job perfectly. Mayim is the top choice.
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I think Robin was absolutely the worst host no excitement in her voice totally boring..on the other hand Dr Gupta and Anderson Cooper was my choice..even Dr Oz... Leave definitely a no no ..totally boring as well
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That's how Robin Roberts is on EVERYTHING. She just seems like a dull person...and fake at the same time. Can we all say affirmative action/Title IX on television?
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These articles about best guest hosts on jeopardy just can’t make up their minds…. First Mayim was low on list now she’s on top of list….my vote is for Ken Jennings
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Ken Jennings is the one who has Alex's vote, I think. His voice would take some getting used to, but the connection to Alex makes the continuity seamless. Ken also has just the right timing. No unnecessary pauses; not so fast the audience misses part of half the clues.
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I cast my vote for "BUZZY COHEN"!!!!! BUZZY COHEN has the most experience (besides Ken Jennings) The article states; Alex Trebek called BUZZY, "MR. PERSONALITY." "PERSONALITY" is something many are laking. He was on Jeopardy! He was a champion (I know so was Ken Jennings.) He was on " Tournament of Champions" (I know so was Ken Jennings.) He got to see Alex Trebek in action, & had the opportunity to know & observe Alec Trebek (yes. Ken ...). But, remember the "PERSONALITY" comment, by Alex Terebek. Something many are lacking, & seemed so nervous, even if they are on TV. They look & sound like they are auditioning for an acting job. Many sound like their responses are so forced & not natural. "BUZZY," seems most at ease! Did enjoy watching him! Some (I know this is a tryout, but this is where we decide who to vote for) just did not enjoy at all. Alex Trebek was Jeopardy!! So, instead of voting who you like on their TV program, vote for the person with the most experience, qualifications, & most natural for the job, "BUZZY COHEN." THERE WERE 3, I FELT LIKE I GOT TO KNOW THEM ON JEOPARDY: "BUZZY," "James," & "Austin." Again, back to the "PERSONALITY" thing! Please, don't vote for someone, just because they have an impressive sounding degree. "BUZZY COHEN"!!!
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I I didn't expect to like Mayim, but on her first show she won me over. I am looking forward to seeing Levar Burton host but he'll have to be really, really good to beat her.
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Mayim and the producer who started things off. And I was a big Ken Jennings proponent before this started!
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I think Ken Jennings has had his fame and fortune. I think it’s a toss up with Mayim Bialik, Mike Richards and Aaron Rodgers. The big winners on the game show shouldn’t even be in the running. I watch every night but if they put any of the others in I am gone.
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You make a VERY CONTRADICTORY statement!. "The Big Winners Versus The Big Celebrities" Give me a break! I for one feel totally opposite. I DO NOT WANT A CELEBRITY TO HOST JEOPARDY!! It's absolutely ridiculous. When Alex first started he was not a celebrity and I don't feel the next host should be either. There are billions of people in the world. Why, Why, Why do they have to have a friggin Celebrity? Mike Richards is not a celebrity and he did an awesome job. People are discovered every day, but now we got to go with a popularity contest and pick a celebrity that half the people are going to have a cow about! I believe picking a celebrity will cause a loss in viewership. Because most are tuning in for there celeb not cause there true Jeopardy fans! There are more complaining about who Not to pick then who to pick it's just turned into a total Joke where I feel true Jeopardy fans are starting to feel very dissapointed in this whole process!!!
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I think any of several of the guest hosts thus far would be fine with me. My top several choices would be
Mayim Bialik, Buzzy Cohen, Ken Jennings, Anderson Cooper, Samantha Guthrie.
I would say a strong NO about Katie Couric. I would stop watching if you choose Dr Oz.
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If Mayim is named the permanent host, we will never watch Jeopardy again. We don't want or need someone who doesn't even know how to comb her hair, much less have a very annoying voice. And someone who acts like she know everything.
Ken Jenninngs is the best choice for the job.
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G first he had a slight disadvantage but did a really good job. Fun to listen to.
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Mayim was the best do far. Really personable, excellent connection with the players. Ken Jennings has a slight lisp speech impediment and mumbles. No thanks!!
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Anyone but Arrogant Ken Jennings! Can’t stand him. Mayim, Richards, Whitaker all good. No to Katie and Oz.
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She’s extremely smart. She’d be great as the host. Nobody can replace Alex trebeck. Now it’s time for an intelligent woman to take over the show. We need a woman.
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I enjoyed Ken, Mayim and Aaron Rodgers.
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Without Ken Jennings being the permanent host there will be no Jeopardy for me anymore I will be done with Jeopardy if Ken Jennings is not the permanent host. He's the best in my book.
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Ken Jennings is a natural
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The contestants should be the stars. Ken Jennings has my vote
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Ken Jennings was by far the best!!
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Mayim Biliak was very good, but her clothes are pretty awful.
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I think Ken Jennings is the person who has long term desirability. He will appeal to move people over the long haul. His humor is contagious but not derisive. His show would be interesting to people of all ages from all walks of life. Bobbie Cleland
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No one can replace Alex , but the show must go on and who ever they choose it’s fine because the show is amazing!!!
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Since Ken Jennings hasn't been on Jeopardy hosting I have completely stopped watching Jeopardy and I will never watch it again unless he becomes a permanent host he is the best host for the show
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I think you should take into consideration that a lot of these people voting are fans of the person there voting for, Not true Jeopardy fans that have been watching for years. They have just jumped on the band wagon since this whole thing started. What happens when the novelty wares off? Are they still going to be there for the ratings? Or just to get there person chosen? It sure makes you wonder. I also think serious thought should be placed into what Alex Trebek would think of all this? Seriously it's not a popularity contest when you haven't got a clue who's truly watching Jeoparty daily and who's just checking in for this whole "Were picking a New Host deal" let's watch and see what happens? You should consider the die hard fans not the casual viewers!!! Considering the show it shouldn't be a stretch to figure out!!!
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Ken has worked too damn hard all of these years playing this game! He’s passed due to receive this opportunity! You could tell Alex adored him, too. Stop playing games and wasting our time with these celebrities and give Ken the honors!
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Buzzy hands down! Knows game from both sides, obviously bright, looks great and isn’t drowning in celebrity or political baggage. I am entertained by the questions/answers, not the emcee.
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Mike Richards was the best, smoothest, most seamless host so far. Ken Jennings & Anderson Cooper tied for second place. Buzzy Cohen & Mayim Bialik were fine. Both Aaron Rogers & Bill Whitaker were too slowly spoken for this game. IMO..
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I think Buzzy is the best. He spoke well, chatted with the contestants so naturally and easy, was funny and witty. I think he is a natural.
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But his clothes are atrocious. 🤣
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Mayim Bialik and Buzzy Cohen were exceptional. They handled themselves professionally yet still, obviously, had fun doing the show helping me to enjoy them and the contestants.
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My favorite so far is Ken Jennings but, I will hold my final answer after I see Lavar Burton in action.
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Ken Jennings, Aaron Rodgers and Mayim Bialik, in that order
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Could never watch Mayim with her messy hair and strange clothes unless I were blind.
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I can't remember his age.but the black man.was exellent...
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With an exception or two, none of the guest hosts have come even remotely close. Most of them are too plastic, fake, too perky and smiley, too 'look at me. I really want this gig.' Keep looking, Jeopardy!. You haven't found Alex's successor yet.
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Mayim was fantastic!!! Very knowledgeable, personable and great with the contestants. Sorry to see her time was over on the show. I would love to see her as the permanent host.
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Agree!
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Shocked that so many people have voted for Mayim. We found her much too intense, adding extra, unnecessary information, too full of herself. Alex was much more laid back, as was Aaron. We don’t need a host who tries to outshine the contestants. She is a distraction. This will probably be the end of the show for many if she is chosen. Most people don’t even know this poll exists. Hopefully the poll will be announced on the show before the new host is chosen.
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I agree , plus I became very tired of her announcement every show that she was a neuroscientist…well big deal…woopie do!!!!
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Mayim was a joy to watch! She is brilliant and personable. It would be wonderful to have a strong, educated woman as host.
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Mayim was the best .Personalty plus . Good clean appearance . Excellent deliverance in all she done .Totally at ease on the show .
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Mayim was gracious and very natural. Although she could throw shade with her intellect, she was down to earth and someone we all could use as a sweet friend.
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Penny, is that you?
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Ken Jennings is closest to carrying on Alex Trebek's legacy. Mayim Bialik is my #2 choice.
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Mayim is my choice.
She seems to really enjoy doing the show. She seems to not be doing it for fame or money and I like the fact that her children encouraged her to do the show. She's very intelligent, well educated, she's very kind, she smiles, she's very encouraging to the contestants. She seems to be a natural for this, not awkward or uncomfortable. She doesn't seem to want to be the star of the show. It's refreshing to watch her. Oh, and I'm glad that she does make comments sometimes after the answer because Alex did quite a bit. I do watch the show to learn things, not just to be entertained.
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Ken Jennings didn’t have my vote in the beginning, but either him or Dr. Oz have my vote!!!
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Would like to have seen Austin, the bartender from NY, have a shot. (no pun intended) .
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Perhaps the only former contestant would have been more annoying than Buzzy! And that includes James Holzboringer and several others with not personality. Austin had one...it was just annoying.
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I like Dr. Gupta, think he's doing a very good job. My fav so far is Mike Richards. The only female I've liked is Mayim. I like Ken Jennings, but I don't think Aaron Rogers is in it for the long term. I couldn't stand Buzzy as a contestant, so I was surprised he was better as a host, but not enough to want to listen to him every day. Three or so more to go, the list is getting a bit too long I think.
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Dr. Gupta was really good and so far is my choice. Mayim never would stop watching, she would be an insult to Alex!!
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I think Alex himself - the show was his since the new version first aired in the mid-80s and would give an entirely new generation the chance to enjoy his work. The older episodes could benefit from remastering and make it all the better.
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Why does there have to be a regular host? Keep switching it up. And keep giving money to charity!
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I didn't like Savannah Guthrie for the first couple shows, but she improved tremendously as her time went on. Mayim was good, Buzzy was good, and Mike Richards was good, too.
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Aaron Rodgers has aVery boring voice and boring personality I think people liked him only because he was A well-known football player . Ken Jennings was also excellent and much to my surprise so was buzzy Cohen
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Mayim Bialik is my favorite by far.. she reads the Jeopardy answers perfectly, and she interacts with the contestants effortlessly… Good Luck Mayim, Good Luck!!!!
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Ken jennings
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Ken Jennings should be the next host. He has been around the show longer than anyone of the guest host or players . I think he will do what’s best for the show.
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I’d prefer Zombie Alex Trebek to any of these hacks…
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Buzzy, best personality
Ken, most recognized personality with the show
Mayim, not exciting but qualified
ALL the others, not worthy, keep your day job (x, Rogers, total looser)
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I feel Jennings is the best! He is very intelligent, familiar with the show and is very humble! I also feel that Alex would approve! While no one can replace Alex, Ever! I think Jennings is a great replacement! I would love to see Jennings as the new host of jeopardy!
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It comes down to excellent diction, a relaxed tempo in guiding the show and a genuine affection for the contestants. Buzzy displayed all of these qualities more so than any other.
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Some of the guest hosts have lacked smooth delivery and a comfortable connection with the contestants. Mayim is the favorite because she not only has those skills, but it is obvious her enthusiasm and respect for the position are sincere and she is a reflection of how we all feel about Jeopardy and Alex Trebek. .
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Anderson Cooper. He was so relaxed and you could tell he loved The game Jeopardy!
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I like the producer, Mike Richards & be Mayim. Bilak. Both are excellent hosts of Jeopardy.
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Mayim voice smooth steady unbiased just like Alex. She goes “unnoticed” and just blends in. Like a member of the family . Like Alex
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Maximum gets my vote 100% of the wat. She will make an awesome host for for the shor.
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my top 3 would me Mayim Bialik, Buzzy Cohen and Mike Richards. I enjoyed watching each of these people.
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I think mayim should get the job. She was very good.
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I think Mayim should be the host. She is the livest and funniest host with a positive attitude.
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A dead heat between Ken Jennings and Mayim Bialik. Loved them both!
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Put Mayim on full time she’s excellent
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My vote is for Ken Jennings.
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Mayim was the best, only one that wasn't in love with herself. She did a great job,
I hope she comes back again. Alex would be proud.
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Of the hosts so far the one realistically that may be a candidate is Buzzy Cohen. IMHO the best so far.
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mayim too personal, interrupts contestants too often, thereby putting them off track, and she's too intense !
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These are our favorite guest bosts: Ken Jennings, Mayim Bialik, & LeVar Burton. Any of these people will do a fine job. If the network wants a woman, Mayim is our pick...not only qualified, but has a great sense of humor. If the network wants a person of color, then LeVar is the best pick....great demeanor, knowledgeable, and likeable. Ken, of course is very knowledgeable, humble and a past champion. I see that he is also already on the Jeopardy team to contribute his expertise. So with that said, maybe Ken should remain in this role and Make either Mayim or LeVar the new Host.
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I agree. I think LeVar would be GREAT. Mayim GREAT also.
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They would be great Bosts.
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My favorite so far is Mayim Balik! I felt she nailed it in every way. I've been anxious for Lavar Burton to be on. I'm sorry to say I'm very disappointed. His personality is lacking and his voice and the way he reads is annoying.
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I think that making the contestants comfortable is very important! With that in mind, knowing the answers and not hesitating moves the show along smoothly. Also, how you tell the contestant if thecquestion is right or wrong is also important. In the last two weeks, Samantha Guthrey did an excellent job. My favorites are Mike, Buzzy, and Mayim.
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I really also liked Buzzy Cohen as host. Both he and Mayim just seemed to get what a Jeopardy host should be and do and able to relate to contestants.
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Ken Jennings hopefully will get it. That's who I would like to see.
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Mayim was the best hands down! She is very intelligent and very personable!
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Mayim balik should be permanent host
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Mayim was the most comfortable, friendly and much more like Alex
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I enjoyed Mayim, spontaneous, engaging and pretty witty!
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I'm sure many voted for Mayiam Bialick because of BIG BANG THEORY! I think Alex would agree Ken Jennings is the best pick for the long haul. His love of the game and his knowledge and he's a great host. Ken Jennings should be your best choice.
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Dr Mayhim is so personable just like Alex was and it shows. Aaron makes the contestants relax feel at ease and shine as did Alex. They are the best guest hosts even over Ken Jennings who tends to overwhelm and overshadow the contestants by knowing all the answers and coming across with an arrogant tone to his voice. Alex never had that demeanor and would not approve of Ken’s mannerism coming across as mighty!
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I like Dr Mayim, Ken and, actually, Anderson. Any of them .
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The latest host, Savannah Guthrie, has a serious case of The Cutes - as do Aaron Rodgers and Katie what'shername. I still think Jennings and Richards have been the best so far. Bialik is way too arrogant and full of herself. Little Buzzy makes me ill, and I stopped watching the show a few minutes into his first appearance, until he was gone. Cooper was pretty good, but he and the rest were generally boring and/or awkward. Oz still belongs in a small-town carnival, selling snake oil. I'm really looking forward to LeVar Burton!!
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Rodgers is the Man !!!
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Ken Jennings should be the first choice, followed by Aaron Rodgers as second choice. Both gentleman are very professional, yet have a great sense of humor at the right time. Mayim does not dress professional at all for being on a national television show. I really hope that Mike Richards would decide on Mr. Jennings or Mr. Rodgers.
Thank you for letting me comment.
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Mayim Bialik has been the best guest host. She is very knowledgeable and delivers the categories clearly.
She has my vote and my husband's vote.
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@Kathi, let your husband vote/speak for himself.
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Mayim is clearly not knowledgeable enough to realize that the mental health system (which she designated as her choice to receive funds matching the contestants' winnings) is in serious need of major reform. She claims mental illness runs in her family. I highly suspect that she has way too much faith in psychiatrists &/or has been brainwashed to believe their conclusions. The mental health system has a very sordid history, has proven to be very destructive & has all-too-often done more harm than good.
The last thing they need is more money. I don't want someone who doesn't realize this hosting a great show like "Jeopardy!".
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Ken Jennings was good. Anderson Cooper was good too. However, Mayim Bialik blows them all away.
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Ken Jennings will always be the best choice. Second ...if Ken cannot commit, would be Buzzy. They are the ONLY ones qualified..all the other guests are CELEBRITIES...not the host a loyal Jeopardy fan would watch. Please give this position to a permanent Host soon. All this DRAMA and chit chat is not what this highly intelligent show deserves...
Alex would not Approve of all these silly games. Let's get professional and make Alex proud... Thank You.
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Jennings thinks too highly of himself!
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Mayim is the BEST.
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I Believe Ken Jennings. Should Be Permanent Host. He has The Highest Rating. Of All. Plus the Greatest Champion of All Time.
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Mayim needs to comb her hair! Doesn't she care how she looks?
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Mayim Blialak
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In my opinion, Mayim has been the most enthusiastic about hosting and truly seemed to enjoy what she was doing. She was very knowledgeable on the subject matter and I thought she enjoyed speaking with the contestants. At the bottom of my list are 2 guest hosts: Dr Oz and Levar Burton. Dr OZ was aloof and Levar is too loud and can't seem to do anything except yell YES. He gets the answers mixed up. Please be careful who you pick. I love the show.
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Robin was my favorite and I really liked Mayim
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Mayim Bialik was head and shoulders over everyone else. Plus she was one of the few with a TV personality. She is the winner give her a contract. Why is this still being debated?
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So far Mayim is the best. I found Aaron Roger's dull and inflection less when speaking. I liked Mike Richard's from the get go.
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You liked Mike Richard's...what?
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C'mon, Grinderella. Enough grammar police business. Focus on the topic. What do you think about LeVar Burton?
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I personally loved Mayim the best. She was so personable and down to Earth. I hope they offer her the job!
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Mayim did a great job and I enjoyed Savannah Guthrie too. Don't understand how Aaron Rodgers has scored so high, I thought he was smug and dull at the same time. I thought Buzzy was much better than Ken Jennings too.
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you have to be entertaining and intellectual to Host Jeopardy. The one clear answer is Mayiam Bialik. I believe she will also give you the biggest audience.
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Too many Jews voting!
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Ahhh...there it is.
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Mayim was FANTASTIC ❤️👏👏👏👏👏👏👏 Savannah was AWFUL👎
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I agree with one of the other comments on here with regard to The Host with their response to a correct or incorrect answer. Just my opinion but the permanent host should be one that is at least knowledgeable in general. I know a lot of people are all hyped up about Aaron Rodgers, and this is not meant to be a cut at him. But he is better suited for football not so much as a game show host, at least not Jeopardy again that is just my opinion. I do agree with what the polls are showing so far with Ken Jennings and Mayim Bialik as the frontrunners. The one observation I might have made with regard to those two, is that I felt Ken Jennings has a genuine connection and respect for both Alex trebek and the show. As much as I like Mayim and her witt and sense a humor I personally feel that Ken Jennings would be a more suitable replacement. All that being said I would be happy with either one of those too being the permanent host. Just my thoughts.
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Savannah Guthrie has been the BEST so far. Doubtful she'd leave her day job for Jeopardy.
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Mayim is delightful! She is genuinely intelligent herself so she is a natural host who pleasantly engages with the contestants as well as the viewers. I will stay a loyal Jeopardy fan if Mayim becomes the new permanent host.
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If Ken Jennings gets it, I’ll never watch it again. Ken Jennings comes off as arrogant.
Aaron Rodgers has a mundane personality.
Dr Oz- no way- that’s a bad joke.
Mayim Is number one! She is the only one who has true intelligence, not just a good memory. She has a professional, personable personna.
Katie Couric has a voice that will kill if we have to listen to it for too long.
The rest—- not up to snuff.
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The most qualify for this position are Bialik and Jennings. Bailik holds a PHD and Jennings has proven his intelligence many times over on Jeopardy and the Chase. Alex contributed a lot on the air and off to build up the Jeopardy quizzes, so we need a person who can continue.
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Mayim was the best BY FAR! Engaging, using a lot of inflection to her voice, which Savannah Guthrie did neither, and she just seemed to be very happy to be there. Go Mayim!
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Personally, I feel Dr. Mayim & Buzzy would be the 2 best guest hosts. They are very personable with the contestants which was a big part of Alex’s deep concern. They are both very intelligent & quick with the questions & answers. They do get into detail with certain subjects just like Alex did.
It’s very hard to fill Alex’s shoes, but I believe these 2 would be acceptable by Alex Good luck
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I believe Alex Trebek would have been very happy with Ken Jennings. He’s the GOAT, he seems like a nice person and got along famously with Alex
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I think Mayim hands down! This is the perfect job for her. She's one of the smartest and personable people around!
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Don’t hire your new host until after the Summer Olympics are over. Then, sign Allison Felix, your best bet!
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Ken Jennings is
the obvious choice.
Could live with
Aaron, Buzzy or Bill,
but Ken's my top pick.
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Mayim can pronounce French words! This is an asset.
I loved her as Amy on Big Bang and I love her for Jeopardy.
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Mayim !!
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Mike Richards was excellent, delivery much like Alex. I loved Ken Jennings but wished he would talk a bit slower. Buzzy Cohen was superb in every way. I would be happy with any of the three.
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Really enjoyed Dr. Bialik. She’s inspiring for girls and boys. She’s very personable.
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Just hire Ken Jennings n put us out if our misery!!!!!!!
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May I’m best Jennings second. Others not in running all deficient
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Love Mayim - many others were great, but she's perfect!! She reminds me a bit of Alex with his gentle awkwardness and compassion.
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If Bialik is chosen I would stop watching Jeopardy
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The worst is ken Jennings, guarantee if he gets selected as host my family won't watch Jeopardy.
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Mayim, dr.oz, couric and Cooper made too many political comments. Alex never would have done that.
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Mayium was to
Bartificial
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LaVar Burton
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The one that thinks it’s about the show not themselves, host to Jeopardy are just facilitators . Not a star. Low key and well educated. The PHD lady would be perfect.
She will always be low key since is a scientist and secure within her self.
This show is not about prices or Queen for a day. The host last week and coming week is painfully.
I love Jeopardy but low key, please
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Really I’d like to see Jennings and Bialik share the role.
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I loved Savannah Guthrie!
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Savannah Guthrie was awesome. As was Mayim Bialik. Aaron Rodgers was my least favorite of all. He sounded like he was reading a script (poorly) each time he spoke. I love Jeopardy! Thanks for keeping Alex’s legacy alive.
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Mayim Bialik was surprising fresh breath of air. Several others were OK, but she was a standout!
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We must not have been watching the same woman!! She is so full of herself, all she did was tout her own horn and she looked discussing in her frumpy outfits and unkept hair! An absolute insult to Alex!! If she replaces him the viewing audience will definitely decline, me for one!!
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Toot.
Disgusting (really? A bit harsh)
Unkempt.
Yikes. "What is spelling?"
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George S or Levar B should be heads above these hosts.
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@GBMusic: What did you like best about their guest host appearances? Oh, that's right. They haven't been on yet...
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And now that George S and Levar B have both appeared... two thumbs down.
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Team Bialik or Bust!! YES!!!
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Mayim seemed very Knowledgeable to the question she was asking She seemed very confident on the work she was doing she's got my vote
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Dr M is my 1st choice at this point. Her witty personality was in true Alex-fashion and clearly the contestants felt it too. I am anxious to see LeVar’s interaction is Alex-interesting. We know he can read! I must say that I’ll give up my 6-days-a-week Jeopardy appointment alarm if one of the others are selected for host a permanent basis. 🤞🏻Lotta years
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Mayim For Jeopardy!
Please join our Facebook group!
(I can't post the link unfortunately)
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Dr Oz
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Mayim is delightful, I would so enjoy her every night, and so would the contestants!
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While it is impossible to replace Alex Trebek, Mayim Bialik has been the closest to filling the position in a way that honors Alex and the show. I found her to be the best so far at reading the clues and responding to the contestants. I really hope she gets the position!!!
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Ken has better personality and relates to people, more intimate with show. Don't see Aaron has one wanting to stay, he's to competitive but did enjoy him.
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If Ken Jennings is not the new host we probably will not watch any longer. Jennings is the best!
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Mayim Bialek is my fav so far with Aaron Rodgers a close second-I like his sense of humor & playfulness. Although Ken Jennings is smart I didn’t think he had the right voice. And surprisingly I liked Katie Couric. She was so professional & enjoyed her role.
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Mayim is bright, interesting, and obviously a brain to be reckoned with. I feel like she has a level of intellectual authenticity that the others lack
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MayimBialik is and was the best of all Jeopardy hosts. She was phenomenal, fun and interesting!! I would definitely vote for her as a Jeopardy host. With
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I personally think Alex and Ken Jennings have so much in common with their demeanor, looks, persona, intelligence, ease on the screen and with people, and how well they relate to others. I truly believe if he took Alex’s place it would be a very smooth transition and Jeopardy would remain the #1 watched game show ever because Ken would be as dedicated to it as Alex was and because he is so humble he will be eternally grateful and honored for the opportunity to step into Alex’s shoes!
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Ken Jennings, though Aaron Rodgers did very well.
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Mayis, just seems to relax you, she's just a perfect for the host.
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I won’t be watching jeopardy if you keep on putting leftist and racist hosts such as Savannah Guthrie, Katie Couric, Anderson Cooper, George Stephanopolis, Robin Roberts. Keep the lying phony leftist off or you will lose your viewing audience
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NONSENSE
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My favorite is Aaron Rodgers, my favorite NFL player. Mayim Bialik is a close second, but her clothing style needs some improvement. Buzzy Cohen is third.
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I would like to see Patrick Stewart try his hand as a guest host. He is always dignified and elegant
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I doubt Mr. Stewart would be interested. He would be a wonderful host, but I don't think this gig is his style...
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Mayim Bialik is the best!
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Mayim Bialik was the best host.
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I think that Mayim has been the best guest host yet. She radiates intelligence and confidence. She is just naturally gracious and real without trying to be. While there isn't anyone on this planet that can really replace our beloved Alex, Mayim has been the best guest host by far to this date.
Anna Lee Friend
A. Friend (ALF)
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MAYIM IS PERFECT. She's smart, personable and a PHD. What more could you want? She's perfect.
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A modicum of humility would be nice.
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Mayim - hands down. Professional, yet relaxed. Intelligent but not snobby. A smooth verbal presentation and a comfortable presence. It’s hard enough for contestants to compete on Jeopardy! under the lights, with that ridiculous hand buzzer that a lot of people have problems with, and a soon to be live studio audience once again. The last thing the contestants need is a host that doesn’t provide all the things mentioned above.
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You could see Mayim had so much fun. The players could; which helped them have fun. And for the viewers as well. She was very respectful of the players and their play.
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Dr. Oz seemed to be the most confident without being arrogant. He seemed to be more in control than any others. Everyone else seemed to be timid. I am not necessarily a fan of Oz's, but he's not at all boring. I didn't get a chance to see Rogers, but the others just didn't have the tone or cadence that reminded me of Alex like Oz did.
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I liked Mayim. As others have mentioned, her style is smooth and smart. Small nit, I didn’t really need to hear about her academic credentials repeatedly- perhaps because she’s also in a current commercial where she gives them. Overall, I’d be ok with her long term. Fingers still crossed that Ken gets the nod. Speaking of Ken, The Chase is back on (sorry for the small pun) and I’ve become a fan. Sara Haynes has grown into her hosting job there- a bit of a heavy lift which she handles without it seeming so. It’s similar to the Jeopardy gig. It would be fun to see how she’d do as a Jeopardy guest host, though the time has probably run out for that.
5 12
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P
Mayim is the best. Very classy. Great delivery and timing. Very intelligent. We need a great female role model like Mayim hosting.
8
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G
I was impressed by Mayim right away; it’s the tone of her voice and whole demeanor.
8
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G
Mayim is the best I’ve seen for a possible ongoing position at “Alex’s” podium. She is articulate, maintains the pace, I trust her intelligence, and her interactions feel genuinely bright and friendly.
On the flip side, George Stephanopoulos, Bill Whitaker and Dr Oz are very wrong in different ways.
8
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O
Mayim Bialic for me please. I only wish you had a “Fun With Flags” category when Mayim hosted.
8
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R
She was the least "stiff" of all. I think with a bit of coaching, she'll adjust and develop the confident, conversational, commanding, endearing persona necessary to take over the host of this show. Hope they keep her, and hope I'm right.
3 11
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G
As much as I enjoyed Mayim, Ken seemed more comfortable in the job, and has great stage presence.
1 10
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C
Suzanna Guthrie or buzz cohen
9
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P
Savannah Guthrie
10
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R
Looked forward to and definitely loved Ms Bialik as the guest host these last few weeks. She was wonderful! But, I also love her in her newest comedy series and pray that she continues to act. Will withhold my final vote for the permanent host after seeing the entire group of guest hosts. I have high expectations for Mr. Burton, as well. I thoroughly enjoyed when Mr. Cooper hosted, too. 😊
7 17
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B
I felt Bill Whitaker was perfect. I enjoyed watching him the most.
2 12
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O
The people are spot on. Blossom is the best.
10 21
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O
Favorite after tonight, Savannah Guthrie!!!
13
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R
Bill Whittaker
He's Alex Trebeks Jeopardy double. He is the most calm, assured person on the show to ever take Alex Trebeks' spot and he kept the feel good memory of him at the same time! Everyone else seemed too show struck!
9 28
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O
Aaron Rodgers was my LEAST favorite. Personality of a rock.
My favorite was Anderson Cooper and I think Katie Couric did a great job too.
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