‘Jeopardy!’: Viewers React to Dr. Sanjay Gupta’s First Night as Guest Host
Jeopardy! has welcomed yet another guest host to its 37th season with Dr. Sanjay Gupta making his debut on Monday, June 28.
The medical expert opted for delivering clues instead of health tips, overseeing a game once helmed by the late great Alex Trebek. He follows a long list of guests who have now stepped into Trebek’s metaphorical shoes.
Gupta proceeds G.O.A.T. champion Ken Jennings, Jeopardy!‘s executive producer Mike Richards, Katie Couric, Dr. Mehmet Oz, Green Bay Packer Aaron Rodgers, Anderson Cooper, Bill Whitaker, Tournament of Champions vet Buzzy Cohen, The Big Bang Theory‘s Mayim Bialik, and Savannah Guthrie. All of the guest hosts have elicited strong reactions from viewers, so how did they feel about Gupta?
For the most part it would seem based on the reactions that Gupta has made a good impression following his first episode as reactions pour in online. The sentiment ranges from wishes to make him the permanent host to lukewarm praise acknowledging his calm demeanor as well as a lack of onscreen excitement.
Below, see some of the reactions fans are sharing on Twitter since Gupta’s premiere episode:
Sanjay Gupta did an excellent job on #Jeopardy
I was not expecting him to impress quite this much, and he appears to have a very high ceiling. Excited to see his progress this fortnight.
— M Walter Mockler (@goldenduck) June 29, 2021
Dr. Sanjay Gupta is an awesome guest #Jeopardy host!👏🏻👏🏻🎉
— Laura Moe (@LauraMoewriter) June 29, 2021
Dr Sanjay Gupta is the best ever guest host of #jeopardy
— Leslie Smith (@__LeslieSmith) June 29, 2021
@drsanjaygupta @jeopardy
Great Jeopardy game with Dr. Sanjay Gupta. Wonderful as the host – calm, cool, collected, with tons of personality and class. And that smile!!!!— celtica98 (@celtica98) June 29, 2021
Sanjay Gupta for permanent jeopardy host
— Graham Platz (@PlatzWV) June 28, 2021
Sanjay Gupta is knocking it out of the park on Jeopardy. Good form!
— Jacqueline Bishop (@JaxUMASS) June 28, 2021
Strong first impression for Sanjay Gupta as guest host of Jeopardy, I liked him, he was relaxed and clear. Should be a good 2 weeks. Although he tended to leave out the “what is” when the players didn’t get the Q, a few other hosts have done the same and it feels weird
— Safety Kate (@dynamitekatie) June 28, 2021
Watched a bit of Sanjay Gupta hosting Jeopardy last night. He’s smart. Not very entertaining, though. My roommate fell asleep during it.
Bring on Levar Burton!
— Nick Varga – #PardonReality (@Karaoke_God) June 29, 2021
Dr. Sanjay Gupta’s first episode as guest host was OK. #Jeopardy
— Joel Garcia (@MrJoelGarcia9) June 29, 2021
Sanjay Gupta not nearly as enthusiastic about the Daily Double as Savannah Guthrie or Buzzy Cohen. #Jeopardy
— Phil Lemos (@Phil_Lemos) June 28, 2021
Gupta will continue his run as guest host through Friday, July 9 as Season 37 of Jeopardy! continues. Following him, George Stephanopoulos, Robin Roberts, fan-favorite LeVar Burton, David Faber, and Joe Buck will step up to the podium for their turns as guest host. Let us know what you thought of Gupta’s performance as guest host in the comments below.
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Still like Mayim the best!
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Me too!!
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I like Mayim the best!
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Dr. Gupta was just blah !
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No, Aaron Rodgers was 'blah.'
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Sanjay Gupta surprised me in a positive way. He brought class and a sensational smile to the game. So far, I favor Mayim Bialik, Dr. Gupta and Anderson Cooper.
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Sanjay Gupta as guest host? Boring.
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Gupta did not proceed the others, he succeeded them, as their successor. What has happened to the grammar of "professional" journalists?
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Not only did he not proceed the others, but "proceed" isn't even the right word. If Dr. Gupta HAD come before the others, the correct word would have been "precede." So that sentence in the article is incorrect on TWO counts.
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Proceed means follow, as in procession.
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I'm not aware of 'proceed' having that definition.
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Sanja Gupta was ok, he was better than some hosts. He just didn’t have that winning host feel. I still think Ken Jennings is the best so far, he has the quick wit, knowledge & personality we’ve come to enjoy as part of this show.
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Mayim Bialik
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He did a good job.
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Just ok. Too soft spoken and can lull the audience.
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Sanja Gupta was eager and owns a winning smile. Still, one can’t deny the wit, charisma, enthusiasm and command of time that Buzzy Cohen demonstrated to seasoned players on the Champions’ segment.
Buzzy, the job belongs to YOU!!
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Reminds me of a used car salesman!
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Boring and phony..just like Dr OZ! NO to these fake people!
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Although I loved Mayim Balik, Levar Burton and Anderson Cooper, i was totally surprised by Dr Gupta! even though I have watched him almost every day this past year reporting on Covid! Nice! Personable, educated !
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I thought he was great. Same calm, in control demeanor as Alex. Likable. Pleasant.
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I think Sanjay Gupta did a great job he’s very pleasant to listen and to and watch so is Arron Rodgers
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Totally surprised with Sanjay Gupta’s guest hosting job! He was absolutely great!! My new favorite to become permanent. Superb
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Sanjay Gupta is doing an awesome job as guest host! I love his calm demeanor -no hesitancy or forced enthusiasm, just the greatest smile and the sense that he is enjoying this experience more than a little. He and Mike are my favs so far!
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Those are my two faves too,
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I agree with Peggy!!
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Mayim has shined the brightest in a cluster of stars!
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does not have the charm and presents of Katie Curic and Savana Guthrie.. He should stick to medicine.
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Still like Aaron Rogers best
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Sanjay Gupta is doing a stellar job. He has personality, charm and his interaction with the guests is charming
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No to Gupta, yes to Mayim. And I’ve been a Jeopardy fan for many years but only Twitter fans matter I guess🤷🏼♀️
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Love him. His delivery is very much like Alex’s. I vote him in as permanent host!
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Gupta is an under-whelming ok.
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He is what we need!
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He was ok. Would like to see more enthusiasm from him
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Gupta was not exciting almost as boring as Whittaker. Both are nice enough but as hosts, no effervescence.
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Just ok
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Sanjay Gupta is OK. Did not care for Mayim... she took too many opportunities to tell us how smart she is. Aaron Rodgers has alienated all of Packer nation with his contract dispute.
The two best are Mike Phillips and Ken Jennings.
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Sanjay Gupta was just ok. No charisma though. I vote for Buzzy or Maxim or Aaron Rodgers.
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Love Doc, but he was boring I changed channels
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He was just OK. Just not for the permanent host. So far Ken Jennings.
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He was good but Ken is just Perfect for the job.
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Dr. Gupta was not as enthusiastic as others !!! Bring on Savannah !!!
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Just hire Ken Jennings to be permanent !
He's the G.O.A.T , he deserves the job !
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Not sure what everyone sees in ken Jennings.
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He is the worst host you have had. I have not seen one conservative host yet. Alex was a right down the middle host, you need to honor his name by bringing conservatives on as hosts.
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Oh, like that username you used named after the 45th pres.? No thanks!
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Yeah, only people who kiss Trump's ass should be host. 🙄
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