‘Jeopardy!’ Fans Love Guest Host David Faber Despite Not Knowing Who He Is
CNBC’s David Faber is the latest guest host on Jeopardy! and despite not having the name value or fan recognition of previous hosts such as LeVar Burton and Mayim Bialik, he has quickly won over viewers.
The host of Squawk on the Street seemed a natural on his first night on the job, with one fan describing him as “smooth and professional” and another claiming he was “doing the best job yet.” This came as a surprise to many viewers as they had no idea who Faber was beforehand.
Who is the David Faber guy? I already like him for the job #Jeopardy
— Mrs. S ♔ (@TheReal1MrsS) August 3, 2021
Tuned in late. I have no idea who David Faber is but he has a kind face. #jeopardy
— 😵🍞Coma Toast 🍞😵 (@VeryLinzy) August 3, 2021
#jeopardy Wait a minute… Where did David Faber come from? This guy is a natural. It’s either him or KenJennings for permanent host.
— Pasco Pat (@iveypatrick) August 3, 2021
I don’t know who this guy is hosting Jeopardy, but I kind of like him
— Tom Nichols (@RadioFreeTom) August 2, 2021
He’s actually doing the best job yet. Wow. I don’t even know who he is.
— Anneof1000Daze (@anneof1000) August 3, 2021
During the show’s intro, Faber mentioned that he already has a connection to the long-running game show. In 2012, he competed in the Jeopardy! Power Players Tournament, where he defeated NBA legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Fox News’ Dana Perino. He explained that this experience helped him prepare for the hosting gig.
“I am so excited to be here. As a financial journalist, I live in a world of facts, and what I love is that that’s what Jeopardy! is all about,” Faber said. “Having also played as a contestant with Alex [Trebek], I understand just how important it was to him that the players were able to perform at their very best. And I hope and intend to honor that standard as a guest host this week.”
Before stepping up to the lectern, Faber had practiced at home with his friends in a makeshift version of the game. “A bunch of my friends showed up to be contestants, to have me be there, and then a few others just to listen and critique,” he said in his Jeopardy! interview. “It actually ended up being very helpful.”
As the positive fan response shows, the practice certainly paid off for Faber. Check out more fan reaction below:
Well pshaw. On the basis of one night, I’m v surprised to find myself saying that @davidfaber is already a Top 5 @Jeopardy sub host.
— kentucker (@kentucker) August 2, 2021
congratulations to my partner @davidfaber for his incredible performance in Jeopardy last night. So smooth and perfect.. Just a joy to watch.. David’s on all week so be sure to catch him.
— Jim Cramer (@jimcramer) August 3, 2021
David Faber on #Jeopardy starting strong. Best banter, commentary, reactions, timing. Interesting… @davidfaber one of the best so far!
— LSP (@lsposner) August 2, 2021
Great first show @davidfaber. Huge jeopardy fan here and am looking forward to the rest of your week!
— Rose Pye (@rosecpye) August 3, 2021
David Faber has been the best guest host since the EP. Good timing, good volume level and solid interviewing. These are facts. #Jeopardy
— Neri Alana (@ner_alana) August 3, 2021
Just finished watching Jeopardy. Very impressed with David Faber. His first day and he was smooth and professional.
— Larry Hoffman (@DLarryHoffman) August 3, 2021
@davidfaber gets my vote for permanent host of #Jeopardy. Great job!
— Kim Austin (@kla246) August 3, 2021
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David Faber is outstanding! Perfect relaxed onscreen persona interactions with contestants and it’s easy to hear his reading of each question.
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David Faber is the closest person to Alex Trebek that I have seen. He is a natural and would do well in that position.
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David Faber jumped straight to top 5 in my opinion.
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He is the best. I can watch Jeopardy with Faber hosting. Anyone familiar with him on CNBC could tell you the guy is a good person. I am pulling for him.
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David Fabre, hands down! He’s the ONE!
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Faber yes, Levar no
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David Faber is absolutely the best host for Jeopardy!!!
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He has my vote, the best so far!
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David Faber is the best host so far. Hope he will be considered for permanent host.
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Faber is as close to Trebek as we can hope for.
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By far the best guest host. Would love to see him hosting permanently!
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David Faber.............let's keep him on Jeopardy. He checks ALL the boxes to stand in - not to replace ALEX (no one can), but David Faber is certainly the best one - most personable like Alex. He would be the best Host. He is confident, well spoken and so able to be the HOST of Jeopardy.
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David Faber is the best so far. He is composed, just the right tone, smooth, and with great presence. Perhaps it is best to have someone not as well known. He reminds me of Alex in some ways.
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Davis Faber is just perfect to be the next Jeopardy host! A natural fit!
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Had to research to know who David Faber is ! He is a good host, very relaxed, engages well with the contestants. Aaron Rodgers is my favorite, David is #2 & Levar is a DEFINITELY.... NOOOOOOOOOOO !
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He’s professional, kind, and wicked smart.
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Agree! Faber is #1 in my book. Not sure why people put LaVar as one of the top hosts--I was not impressed. I much prefer Faber to Mike Richards who seems to be the chosen one. FABER, please!!!
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David Faber!! He's a natural, the whole package! We can never replace Alex, but he wins my vote. Sign him up!! We can't all be wrong!
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He is very good!
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David Faber JUST HAS TO BE the new host of Jeopardy! Love his sense of humor and interaction with the guests. No one else has warmed my heart so much since Alex passed away! Please, please, please name him and get on with the show!!!!!!!!
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David Faber is a great host. Easy to listen to.. ( just please no Ken Jennings! He’s much too pompous for Jeopardy)
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I think David Faber was so so good when he was the host. He was perfect. I would definitely watch him every night.
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No I like Mayim or Levar , both reminded me of Alex’s personality
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