How Do You Think Aaron Rodgers Is Doing as ‘Jeopardy!’ Guest Host? (POLL)
Jeopardy! is well into its post-Alex Trebek run, with its fifth guest host, Aaron Rodger, heading into his second week.
The Green Bay Packer took over for Dr. Mehmet Oz on April 5. Following his premiere episode, he earned mixed reactions from viewers, with some praising his positive attitude and others noting his less refined delivery of questions.
It does seem, though, that with each passing episode the footballer is growing more comfortable. He and others just have the bad luck of being compared to two former guest hosts: GOAT champion Ken Jennings and executive producer Mike Richards, who most fans agree knocked it out of the park.
Still to come? Anderson Cooper, who guest hosts April 19 through April 30; Bill Whitaker, slated to serve as guest host from May 3 through May 14; and Mayim Bialik, who has her run May 31 through June 11.
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Guests hosts who have yet to set dates include Savannah Guthrie and Dr. Sanjay Gupta. It’s unknown if there will be more, though there’s a strong campaign going to have LeVar Burton step in.
In the meantime, Rodgers is sweeping in charitable funds for North Valley Community Foundation, accumulating matched winnings for each game he helms. And he’s doing…OK?
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Aaron Rodgers is Top Notch! I believe he is doing an amazing job. He comes across as confident, intelligent and personable. He is the only guest host that I feel can follow in Alex’s footsteps
I give Aaron an A+.
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I think he is very charming, nice to look at, he reminds me a lot of Alex, kind of a cool delivery and demeaner. I hope you choose him as the permanent host.
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Aaron is doing a great job. He is well voiced and his own personality adds humor to the table. You must keep him as the host.
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Ken Jennings did not have the voice for the job and I did not like his body language with his hands. Aaron has a great voice and friendly manner. We have truly enjoyed watching him and would love to see him get the job.
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I like his demeanor. Soft spoken and doesn't try to steal the lime light. Very personable. Would make a great emcee.
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Aaron Rodgers is great. He is so personable confident charming and so much more. I originally thought what was jeopardy thinking. Now he’s my favorite.
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Aaron is doing a great job. I initially thought "a football player??" are they nuts?
He was an awesome surprise....so intelligent, so poised, so likable! I agree he would be third choice after Ken Jennings and Mike Richards. But, something
about his persona (he seems so grounded) makes him a unique and special candidate.
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He’s getting better every night, very down to earth. Don’t forget he won Celebrity Jeopardy, beating astronaut Mark Kelly and Shark Tank star Kevin O'Leary. I’m rooting for the underdog. Finish strong Aaron!
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Seems nice however, I don’t like him as host.
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I like Aaron the most b/c he personifies the unexpected in comparison to others we expected. His flaws also shows his humility. 2 thumbs way up for a Superbowl QB.
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I wasn't keen on him at first, but he has become more comfortable with each show and I am really enjoying him as host now. He seems a little bit shy, and that's appealing. I like his sense of humor as well.
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Love this guy as a QB and I'm sure he's a nice guy, but... Way too dry for this job.
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I think Aaron Rogers is doing a great job of hosting.
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Little too low key for my taste. Mike Richards was great, and I also think Ken Jennings did an excellent job.
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He is a too little low key and seems disengaged, we aren't enjoying his hosting
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I’m impressed with Aaron Rogers, he is bright, articulate & I like his smile! I be.ie e he has a good command of his viewers.
I’m been watching Jeopardy since the first episode. Thank you Aaron! RKD here.
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I think he is much better this week!
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I think he's a great choice I could watch him every night he's a natural
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In my opinion, I believe that Aaron Rodgers would be an excellent permanent host for Jeopardy! Aaron Rodgers speaks clearly, presents a friendly, sincere and positive demeanor. Mr. Rodgers displays honest encouragement to the contestants and humor when applicable. My family and I make tuning into Jeopardy! a priority at 7:00 pm and made an extra effort to watch Aaron Rodgers after watching him host his first episode. GREAT CHOICE!
Thank you.
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I found Aaron Rodgers to be a delightful surprise. His banter, quick smile and less than perfect answer delivery was refreshing. No one will ever be Alex, but Aaron was a great counterpoint. Alex would have approved
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He' s very cool and collective. A great replacement for Alex. Alex would approve!!
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Rodgers has great presence, and is likable and easy-going. He's much better than Dr Oz, imo, and I'd love to see him as the permanent host!😍
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I think Aaron Rodgers makes a fine host, his relaxed, breezy style is very appealing
and he seems to have a great sense of humour. I sense a good connection with the
candidates, which was Alex 's forte and is the key to a successful show.
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Worst yet.
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Very dull amd monotone
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Aaron Rogers is the best. Love his personality and interaction with the contestants is a pleasure to watch. Would love to see him be the permanent host. His demeanor and voice is the most like Alex. It will be hard to watch anyone else after enjoying Jeopardy for the first time since Alex left.
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He would make a good undertaker!
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We find Aaron boring. Puts us to sleep. So far the CEO has done the best job ever. If we had to decide I would say keep looking as you haven't found the right one yet!!
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Aaron is great at it. He’s ahead so far second is Mike Richard. Please not Jennings.
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Aaron is doing a great job. He’s one of the best.
It’s time to choose someone now. Enough of the guest hosts.
Ken and Mike also did a very good job.
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No for Aaron Rogers. He’s awful!
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I don’t care who it is, but it is time to have a permanent host.
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Great!!! Best yet!
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I don't like how Aaron Rodgers seems to rush thru everything. Seems as though he finds favorites amongst the contestants. Grade for Aaron, D+
Fair to poor.
Ken Jennings would be the first and best choice!!!
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No electricity in his voice. So dry and raspy. I like ken jennings best
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i think he is great the only reason i am watching Jeopardy is because of him yes he was a little stiff at first but now he smiles wonderfully that will get him the job combined with how obvious it is he takes the show and his role so seriously meaning he is very professional in getting the job done properly
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Aaron Rogers would
be great
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GREAT! I think he should be the permanent host!
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Rodgers is great at this... who knew?!?
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Good on the field. Not good as host. Waiting patiently for others that are hopefully better.
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Aaron Rodgers has done the one thing I thought could never happen: he has made Jeopardy boring.
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I think he's terrible, and not sure what all the hype is to get him to be the permanent host. His voice puts me to sleep! Mike Richards was the best guest host.
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My fav so personable! Pls keep him!
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He doesn't have the charisma needed to be host.
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I really think he should get the job. He is well spoken, funny when appropriate, personable, friendly, and is doing a great job. The first night I did not think he would make it but he has really grown on me. I did not pay attention to the other hosts, Jeopardy was background noise. With Aaron I am paying attention and playing the game again.
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He bores me. His monotonous inflection and vacant eyes... he may be a nice enough man but I know I’m not the only Jeopardy viewer who could care less about the game with him as host
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Not Good, he’s not host material. Ken Jennings was great and so was Mike Richards.
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Nice guy but he’s just a little flat...I don’t think this is his “gig”. He should stick to football...
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Amiable enough, but kinda boring. Ken Jennings is still my pick.
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Too dry. Doesn't pronounce some words correctly.
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Don't like him!
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He stinks! No gravitas. Vanilla - not warm. no genuine connection to the contestants.
I have been very disappointed in all of them with the exception of Ken jennings.
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I love him. I think he is great.
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I had more fun watching paint dry: This guy is the most boring person...
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i am lovng him!! not only is he good on they eyes, he has a good personality.
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I like him! Came as a bit of a surprise - a football payer? Really? but he is really doing great. He's the best one yet.
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I cut him a lot of slack here,it's not his profession or a job he's been doing for years like all other hosts so far with the sort of exception of Jennings.He's there like the last several hosts as a charity event not as a potential future host.Frankly I'd love to see what his critics would be like as hosts,likely no better.
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I think he is very charming, nice to look at, he reminds me a lot of Alex, kind of a cool delivery and demeaner. I hope you choose him as the permanent host.
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He is a Gentleman, as was Alex, he is personable, and comfortable be around.
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Very difficult to watch lavar burton
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pick one will you please I am tired of the change each time . do it or I will stop watching it
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I think Aaron Rodgers should be the permanent host.Second on my list would be Ken Jennings.
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I use to make sure I was always around a TV @7 pm just to see Alex Trebeck on Jeopardy! And I was just as excited to watch Aaron Rodgers he had so much poise , just like Alex. I tried to continue watching Jeopardy with all the rest of the guest hosts but I became bored with all the other hosts and ended up turning off the show.
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Aaron is ok as a football player. As a jeopardy host he's like watching paint dry on a wall. He is so dull doing it and boring. I'll stop watching it if he's picked.
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Rodgers is my choice...
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Aaron Rodgers is great! Hire him!
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Aaron will make an excellent host. Mr. Trebek can never be replaced ..he is and was the best. As far as I am concerned, Aaron will be an an awesome fit. After all, the contestants are nervous and Aaron will be at first. A perfect fit.
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aaron rogers! Alex always had a sense of humor and was in touch with the contestants . Aaron has that same quality. No one can replace Alex Trebek but I would be happy watching AAron every night.
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Aaron rodgers was by far my favorite - his demeanor with the contestants and audience and loved that smile. I’ve been missing him since he left.It And I’m neither from Wisconsin or a Packers fan! Bring him back!
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He’s kind of boring. I heard that someone thinks levar burton would be great and I agree.
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Put me to sleep.. No Thanks. Richards has my vote.. already with the show and does Alex Proud!
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I liked Aaron Rodgers very much and I love his sense of humor, but I feel that he has too much going on in his life both professionally and personally. I don’t like to see so many stories of his love life in the news, very unlike Alex.
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Aaron Rodgers did a great job on the show , but I don't think that he is going to be in the permanent position and he should stay with the Packers and he is going to be a great time with them and they are going to win another Superbowl
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Love Aaron Rodgers. Like his relaxed manner, his confidence.
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Aaron Rodgers is perfect! I haven’t seen anyone better. Aside from being gorgeous, he speaks clearly, is friendly & warm, & has a calming presence.
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Aaron is improving every day and is quite capable. I would much rather see him as permanent host than Ken Jennings, whom I find smug and arrogant. Dr. Oz was an obnoxious train wreck, looking forward to Anderson and Mayim.
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Aaron has boring voice. Only Ken Jennings is worthy.
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Aaron Rogers is a keeper...great voice , smile and spontaneous comments!
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Aaron is fantastic! He said he grew up watching and continued to this day watching Jeopardy. He is my favorite so far!! He is also an outstanding quarterback!!
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I was just talking about this the other day. I said that Ken makes for a great contestant on many game shows, but he is a lousy host. He is an academic type & is too "know it all" & doesn't have that friendly demeanor. Alex was too good to follow up. It's not fair to Ken, but Aaron is a profession QB who has worked in front of the camera as a leader his whole life trying to be the consumate professional. He has the advantage here. Some of it is genetic, & some of it is practice. We can probably do better than Aaron though if we keep looking. I was surprised he did as well as he did though. Good job!
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I don't understand the Aaron bashing. Yes, he is not Alex. No one is. Watching the first seasons after Alex became host and you will watch someone who was high pitched and quickly read through the clues. What I like about Aaron is he has no political posturing and just tries to be cool and not rock the boat. The way he stretches out his words that end in "s" reminds me a bit of Ed Sullivan and Walter Cronkite. And give credit to the fact that Aaron can pronounce the "foreign words". So can Ken Jennings! I noticed they were scrubbed for Mike Richards.
I still like Ken best. But Aaron should definitely be tapped for fill-in episodes for "celebrity Jeopardy" tournaments or if Ken can't make the show.
Please no more Katie, Oz and I am not looking forward to Savannah or Anderson.
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So far Aaron has been the best. I love the voice and mannerisms are well suited for the job!
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Ken Jennings was the best!!! I can’t bear any of the others!
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Aaron Rogers is terrible. Zero personality and thinks he can get by on his good (fair) looks. Bring back Ken Jennings. He knows the answers without looking at card and has great energy on the show. He is also a wonderful tribute to Alex Trebeck. He rocks!
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I love Ken Jennings. I think he's a really stand-up Guy, just like Alex Trebek was, but I think that Aaron Rodgers, who also seems to be a stand-up Guy, is a better fit to be the permanent Jeopardy host.
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Aaron Rodgers is an amazing guest host. He is relaxed, intelligent, well prepared, and personable. He would be the best replacement for Alex.
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I think Aaron is the best so far. I felt that after the first show and he just keeps getting better. I think Aaron would be Alex’s pick to carry on the show. I believe Aaron truly loves this show and it shows I hope you keep him as the permanent host.
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I think Aaron is the best so far. I felt that way his first show. He feels like a natural and just keep getting better. I believe he truly loves the show and it shows. I believe he would be Alexi’s choice to carry on the show.
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Throughly enjoying Aaron as host! There is wit, humor, he sometimes gives the full answer of the question which is appreciated, and he seems to really enjoy the job. Doing a great job 👍
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Aaron Rodgers is the worst so far, droll and monotone.
Followed by Dr Oz.
Ken Jennings or Michael Richards are the only 2 deserving permanent hosts
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He is qualified and should be the next Alex Trebek. He is good. 👏👏👏👏👏
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I think Aaron is doing great. He seems really comfortable. Keep him for good.
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Yeah, right!
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I feel as a Jeopardy host he is dry, energy is sluggish, voice is monotone and comes across disinterested. Seems like a nice guy but not a good fit. Not enjoying Jeopardy with Aaron as host.
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Aaron Rogers is great - a perfect mix of intelligence and humor and humility. I love him! He is my vote for permanent host of Jeopardy!!!
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I like that Aaron Rodgers is very respectful and doesn't make the show about himself. He isn't pushing. He comes off a little shy and I think with more experience more of his humor would come out. With some training he could make his voice more exciting and expressive. All and all for someone who doesn't have experience as a news anchor or host he has done really really well. How many people, who have never been an actor or hosted a show or news program, would be able to step into the role of a game show host? Imagine how good Aaron Rodgers would be with more practice. My vote is for Aaron Rodgers or Mike Richards. I like Ken Jennings but I don't like his type of personality for the hosting job.
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Aaron is awesome! Great personality and so smart and handsome as well!
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A++++. Love Aaron hosting! Only thing I would like more is Aaron hosting the Pats offense. Come east young man, come east!!!
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Aaron Rodgers is doing great very intelligent and very confident. Word expression is great.
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He’s doing an excellent job! Best so far!
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Awful in this job. Mike Richards is best so far.
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Winning Jeopardy and hosting Jeopardy are 2 different things. The bar wasn’t set very high initially for Aaron Rodgers & he surprised many people by his preparation. However he doesn’t have the voice nor the gravitas of Mike Richards who comes fully vented & experienced.
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His delivery is too slow- paced for me and I also don't like that he fills in the complete answer every time such as answer: " Who was daVinci?" He'll say,"Correct Leonardo da Vinci". It just bugs me he does it every time. I like Mike Richards the best so far.
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Aaron is ok. Mike Richards was great. I loved Dr. Oz. Did not care for Ken Jennings. Will not watch Savanna Guthrie
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Doing a great job. He seems at ease and natural. Good personality.
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Last nights episode of Aaron when the Green Bay Packer question came is when he cam alive. Prior to that he was pretty bland. Now we are seeing more personality. I hope Ken Jennings gets it. As the GOAT, the position is rightfully his. Mike did surprisingly good as well.
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He’s doing a nice job but too low key. I didn’t know who he was. A football player,?.
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I think its important to get someone who cares about the actual product and its future. Alex and Aaron were actually good friends and he understands the products importance to the fans on a more personal level. No one will be Alex and he really does understand that but he wants to honor him by being the best version of Aaron people need him to be. Is he going to be perfect day one? Month four? No...but year two, three, four, that foundation will show up and people will be proud of the product because it had a very solid foundation. Two people who cared about the actual job, and the fans and that is what drives its success.
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Love him as host. He is witty and charming. He also really loves the game and it shows!
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He is very laid back, but doesn't waste time like Katie did. He is friendly and seems genuinely happy to be there, but he is DEFINITELY not looking for a job!
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Competent, but not as comfortable as on football field.....
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get Robin Quivers from the Howard Stern show. Or a radio host like Jim Kerr. Get someone with a fantastic voice and 'host' personality who has been doing it for a long time. It's a true art form there are a ton of people out there with alot of experience and who deserve and would be great at it. No one they have yet tried is right.
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Good effort but he’s way too dry and monotone. He’s a bit of a snooze fest for me. Having said that, though, I’d still take Rogers as host over Dr. Oz and Mike Richards any day of the week including Sunday.
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No excitement in his voice
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l Not great. His delivery is wooden, flat and uninspiring. Not the right person to host Jeopardy.
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Yes to Aaron Rogers as a refreshing change! He keeps things moving with some wit and personality. Others have been so hohum!!!
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I find him irritating can't wait for someone else,you can't replace" Alex Trebex"
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They're just killing the show with all those hosts.
Ken was the best, and Michael was also very good. Stopped watching the lady after her first appearance, and Dr. - after first 5 minutes.
Aaron is nice, but please - find some other show for him.
Can't believe there are more hosts ahead :(((.
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He's terrible! I won't be watching if he is there pick! Irritating, monotone brig Ken back‼️
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Nice guy but too boring. Seems like he is reluctantly hosting and doesn’t consider the job as important. I vote for Mike R or Ken J
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Aaron the best. Keep him.
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In my option, Aaron Rodgers is the best guest host, so far. Dr. Oz was the worst.
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I think hands down he is the very best all around. Delivery,poise, humor and sincerity. Go for it!!
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Other than Mike Richards, Arron Rodgers is doing a great job. Would love to see him as the permanent host.
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Aaron Rodgers is very good. I have enjoyed him.
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I love Aaron Rodgers. He is by far my favorite. He proves he’s not just a quarterback but a guy that has some smarts. I think his body language and mannerisms are also complimentary to the host role. Great smile and voice. KEEP HIM!!!!
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I like Mike Richards best so far with Aaron Rodgers a close second
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Mike Richards is the obvious choice if he can manage both jobs, totally comfortable on day 1.
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I love Aaron Rodgers. He is great!! He has a great personality and interacts with the contestants in a positive way. Makes everyone feel comfortable and at ease. I would love to have him be a permanent Host. He is definitely my favorite by far!
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Aaron Rogers is a keeper. At first, I thought he was a little low keyed, but he does have a dry sense of humor. He needs to show that more.
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I think he is doing phenomenal job! He put a lot of effort in preparing for this role just as he does in football. I think he should be the permanent host!!
But I want him to continue to be a great quarterback as well!!
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Yes. Yes. Yes! I was skeptical at first but the more I watch the more I like him. He’s perfect and he gets my vote. Aaron for permanent host!!
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I think he is the one of the best, also liked Mike Richards. Didn't care for the rest and only watched a couple shows while the others were hosting
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I think he is doing a fantastic job and I hope he will be chosen to be the next permanent Jeopardy Host!
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I think he is great! Needs to be hired! To many people will kill this show if you keep adding people!!
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He doesnt have the right energy for it. Even his football interviews are blah. Just always thought it was due to being tired from the game but nope its just him. Not that hes a bad guy just not his forte
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I think Mike Richards was the very best. I couldn’t even watch the other boring hosts
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I do NOT like him as a host for this show. Ken Jennings would be my choice. His personality better suits the show.
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Aaron is BORING!!!
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Getting better his second week. However I would rate him 3rd at this time behind Ken and Mike.
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Nope.
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Not a favorite. His voice is too monotone...not enough inflection in his voice. He is a pretty face and a sports star, but not the quality for Jeopardy.
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His delivery is totally boring. He puts me to sleep with his monotone delivery!! Please don’t make him the permanent host. We think Dr. Oz has done the best job so far.
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Aaron Rodgers is nice, but he's not very captivating. The executive producer was by far the best host so far!
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Someone find Morgan Freeman please!!!
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