‘Jeopardy!’ Adds Anderson Cooper, Savannah Guthrie & More as Guest Hosts
The list for Jeopardy!‘s guest hosts keeps on growing as Ken Jennings continues his run as the late Alex Trebek‘s first stand-in.
The fan favorite trivia game show is recruiting Dr. Mehmet Oz, Anderson Cooper, Savannah Guthrie, and Dr. Sanjay Gupta for its latest round of guest hosts. The four stars join previously announced guest hosts Katie Couric, Aaron Rodgers, Bill Whittaker, Mayim Bialik and Jeopardy!‘s executive producer Mike Richards who will proceed Jennings’ current run.
“We look forward to each guest host bringing their unique abilities to the show and to our contestants winning a lot of money that we can match for charity,” Richards said in a statement released to the press.
As part of each guest host’s appearance, a donation to a charity of their choosing will be made. The total of their donation will match the cumulative winnings of the contestants who compete throughout their appearance as guest host.
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While viewers miss Trebek’s reliable presence on the show, Jeopardy!‘s first guest host has received relatively positive feedback so far. Stay tuned to see how the upcoming stars handle the position in the weeks to come.
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Katie Couric???? Give us a break
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ken is great. He has my vote.
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Please give Ken Jennings the job permanently!! He has done a fabulous job. The viewers do not want these liberal guest hosts & I for one will not watch them ruin the show!!
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Ken Jennings is a natural for “Jeopardy.” He deftly manages his brilliance, kindness and humility, creating the right “host recipe” for welcoming and encouraging the contestants and viewers alike. Like our beloved Alex Trebec, Ken Jennings is not about Ken, but abut the “Jeopardy” family. Bravo and thanks to Ken for being the perfect “fit.” I wish he would stay.
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I'm hooked on Ken Jennings. He's been a great & interesting contestant & definitely a great host. He moves the game along fast. But .... I guess we should all give everyone a chance at hosting this game show. Psst!... my vote is for Ken Jennings. 😏
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Ken Jennings has already stated that he does not want the job permanently. A permanent host will be named later in the spring. Some of the people guest hosting are doing it as fans of the show. A few of them are auditioning. I agree that Ken is doing a great job.
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Ken Jennins is doing a great job. He is personable and knows how to be in front of the camera. Great job. He should be the one to replace Alex.
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Will not be watching when Savannah and Cooper host. Never miss the show but will those weeks
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Ken Jennings is my vote for permanent host. He fits the role. Humble and knowledgeable like Alex Trebek was.
I just wish they would take Savannah Guthrie out of the mix. I am going to skip her weeks.
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I liked Ken and Katie the best although I like the producer, too.
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Try Wayne Brady as host
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Love Ken Jennings. He should be the permanent host! He’s a natural. Pick the guy who knows the game more than anyone in the planet except for Alex, of course! Don’t pick a celebrity!
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*but about...
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Honestly, does this have to be a circus? Just let Ken Jennings continue (I HOPE he wants the job!!) and stop the nonsense!! These people are NOT qualified and I don't even want to watch them ham it up and make it all about them. Have the "gods" of TV learned nothing from the debacle of DWTS??
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I agree we have stopped watching -just have Ken Jennings back The hosts you are picking probably don't even watch the show-I don't need to see overpaid individuals who read scripts for a living
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Ken Jennings. Should host.i hate the way the lady host dresses..No style..Ken has class..She doesn't
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Ken Jennings for Jeopardy host - if he wants the job. Otherwise Mayim Bialek. Top two -
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Please, not Anderson Cooper. Zero credibility.
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Since we are expecting a change, then let's have a woman permanent host. Katy Couric is fine with me; she's schoolmarmish casual, but also informative when the contestant answers incorrectly.
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I really like having different hosts. Please don’t get a permanent host. Everyone I talk to enjoys the variety.
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Ken Jennings is The Best pick for replacing Alex Trebeck! None of the guests hosts with exception of Mike Richards can do the job Justice! Katie couric was Terrible!! You have NONE scheduled who will fill the job as Ken Jennings. He will be more comfortable as time goes on and he's got the Knowledge! Stop the freak show trying to satisfy the MSM geeks!
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Could you please ask any host to lose the response, “you got it!” I now hear that in my sleep!
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No one is going to be better then Ken Jennings, he fits the part perfectly.
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Ken is THE Heir Apparent and Jeopardy GOAT. It is his time, skip the others...I will.
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I will not watch Couric or Guthrie. Couric needs to be released for her divisive and insulting comments about anyone who identifies as conservative be "deprogrammed". Guthrie is a pushy host who continually interrupts her guests and does softball interviews with liberals, esp Biden. Im sure they are not to make political comments but they will. Ratings will tank with these two.
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Please don't have Cooper Couric or Guthrie guest host JEOPARDY This will ruin the integrity of the game These people work for network news companies that aren't creditable whatsoever Please stay with celebrities that are better served Any news networks journalists lack genuine personally They try, but merely come across fake and you can see through them
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Isn’t Oz a Trumpster. Why him?
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I agree with "Soozi" (cute name!). I didn't like Jennings as a contestant and I don't like him as a host. He's a narcissistic egoist. I'm happy to see that he isn't interested in the job. Hope it's true! I'm not that familiar with Meredith Vieria, but if Soozi likes her I like her!
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Ken Jennings is doing a great job. No one will ever replace Alex Trebeck. Ken is getting better with each show.
Katie Couric, (I do not need to be reprogrammed),Anderson Cooper or Savanna Guthrie will not do any justice for the ratings and I will not watch if they host the show.
Please consider Ken Jennings as the perminate host. He was a great contestant and is doing great job as host. Keep up the great job, Ken.
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You can't go wrong, plus him and Alec got along so well.
DO NOT bring in Savanah, or im gone
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I believe that once everyone relaxes it will be a smooth transition.. have you been in that position yet? Picture yourself hosting the show!
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I don't see Dr. Oz as the ideal new host for Jeopardy. Obviously, no
one will ever replace Alex as he was the heart of the show . We will find it difficult to take Dr. Oz seriously after watching his pseudo medical show.
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I am not a Ken Jennings fan, I find his voice lacking and his presence mediocre. We know Alex left big shoes to fill, but I dread Jennings as a permanent Host to Jeopardy. I'd love to see Meredith Vieria added to this list of possible hosts. She did an outstanding job hosting "Who Wants To Be A Millionaire" and as a similar quiz shoe persona, would do well. She has proven to be a capable and likeable figure. Plus, being a woman is a bonus in our day and age, as this has been mostly a male dominated field. Jennings has tried hard, and must have watched untold hours of Alex, but even so, is still clumsy and unpolished when it gets down to being a permanent fixture, he lacks the necessary charisma or star factor
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