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Ohiogal

(34,613 posts) Thu Jan 14, 2021, 01:34 PM Jan 2021

Jeopardy! Roster of Guest Hosts Announced

JEOPARDY! is set to feature a series of guest hosts this season including award-winning journalists and other notable figures, the show announced Wednesday.

Katie Couric, Aaron Rodgers, Bill Whitaker, and Mayim Bialik are all slated to take a turn at the iconic game show’s lectern.

“Alex was a legend, revered by all of us,” Mike Richards, JEOPARDY!’s executive producer, said. “I want to thank our guest hosts, who will not only help all of us celebrate his great legacy, but also bring their own touch to the show.”

As part of each guest host’s appearance, a donation totaling the cumulative winnings of the contestants that compete during each guest host’s respective week will be made to a charity of their choice.

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***** More guest hosts TBA at a later date.

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Jeopardy! Roster of Guest Hosts Announced (Original Post) Ohiogal Jan 2021 OP

I miss him. soothsayer Jan 2021 #1

Me, too. Ohiogal Jan 2021 #2

Yeah, agree soothsayer Jan 2021 #3

Me as well. Dem2theMax Jan 2021 #5

I watch the show for the questions don't really care who asks them - but rurallib Jan 2021 #4

I'm all for those other two champs soothsayer Jan 2021 #6

soothsayer

(38,601 posts)

1. I miss him.

Reply to Ohiogal (Original post)

Thu Jan 14, 2021, 01:36 PM

Jan 2021

Ohiogal

(34,613 posts)

2. Me, too.

Reply to soothsayer (Reply #1)

Thu Jan 14, 2021, 01:39 PM

Jan 2021

Jennings is doing all right, but he just doesn’t have the charisma, IMO.

soothsayer

(38,601 posts)

3. Yeah, agree

Reply to Ohiogal (Reply #2)

Thu Jan 14, 2021, 01:39 PM

Jan 2021

Dem2theMax

(10,274 posts)

5. Me as well.

Reply to soothsayer (Reply #1)

Thu Jan 14, 2021, 03:32 PM

Jan 2021

Ken is doing an okay job, but Alex was one of a kind. No one will be able to replace him. But I hope they can get someone who has more of his passion and calm nature.

I miss his voice. He had the most wonderful voice. 😥

rurallib

(63,196 posts)

4. I watch the show for the questions don't really care who asks them - but

Reply to Ohiogal (Original post)

Thu Jan 14, 2021, 01:46 PM

Jan 2021

I would like to pretend that the host is doing more than just reading and would have the knowledge to answer many of the questions.

Ken Jennings has the aura of being able to answer questions since he showed his ability. I would think Brad Rutter and James Holzhauer should also get a try.

Jeopardy has that "cut above" quality to it and I would hope the owners understand that.

OTOH it may be fun to see some different talent. Wolf Blitzer maybe?

soothsayer

(38,601 posts)

6. I'm all for those other two champs

Reply to rurallib (Reply #4)

Thu Jan 14, 2021, 03:43 PM

Jan 2021

Holzhauer has an interesting vibe. He’d be interesting

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