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Jeopardy! has announced a new guest host schedule following the debut of Ken Jennings who was the first to stand behind the game show’s infamous lectern since the death of Alex Trebek in October of 2020. Ken made his debut on January 11 and will guest-host for several weeks as a moderator during play for […]

Jeopardy’s latest episode opened with a touching message from the late Alex Trebek. The longtime host began Thursday’s (November 19) installment with a poignant monologue to acknowledge World Pancreatic Cancer Day, mere weeks before he passed away from the disease. Alex urged anyone who showed symptoms to get checked as he described it as “terrible.” […]

Donald Trump’s post-White House career could take him back to television, with a report identifying him as a long shot candidate to replace Alex Trebek as the host of Jeopardy!. As the New York Post reported, bookmakers are already offering odds on who will take over for the legendary host, who passed away earlier this […]

Alex Trebek’s net worth was estimated at $75 million. As was recently reported by The Inquisitr, the famed Jeopardy! host passed away at the age of 80. A spokesperson for the popular game show announced his death on Sunday morning, stating that he passed away surrounded by his friends and family after a public and […]

As Jeopardy! host Alex Trebek continues to live with stage 4 pancreatic cancer, his wife Jean recently opened up about the initial shock of discovering his diagnosis. In an essay she penned for Guideposts, Jean revealed the difficult period brought her back to another traumatic event she suffered more than three decades earlier, when her […]

Long-time Jeopardy! host Alex Trebek has had a busy week. Not only is he celebrating his 80th birthday, he also released his long-awaited memoir as he endures a battle with pancreatic cancer. Born July 22, 1940 in Canada, Trebek’s television career began when he got a gig hosting a Canadian game show. “I was the […]

Much to the dismay of fans, longtime Jeopardy! host Alex Trebek may be passing the position on to someone else in the near future. Pat Sajak, the current host of Wheel of Fortune, is a possible contender for the role. Other people that have been discussed as potential replacements include George Stephanopoulos of Good Morning […]

Longtime Jeopardy! host Alex Trebek made a rare public appearance on Wednesday, May 28, as he took out the trash at his Los Angeles, California, home. While the 79-year-old rolled out the trash can to the curb, he looked shockingly different than most fans know him. Trebek, who is currently fighting pancreatic cancer, appeared frail […]

Donny Osmond revealed he has achieved his greatest accomplishment during a self-imposed quarantine amid the coronavirus outbreak. Donny’s surprising statement has the support of his 182,000 Instagram followers. The singer checked off another career milestone by being included as a clue on a 56-year-old game show for one of the most memorable roles he has […]

Beloved Jeopardy! host Alex Trebek took to social media on Wednesday to give his fans an update about his cancer status. The 79-year-old television personality has been open with the public about his battle, and his latest message is just one more way in which the small screen icon has connected with his millions of […]

Jeopardy! host Alex Trebek showed his true generosity by recently donating $100,000 to the nonprofit Hope of the Valley Rescue Mission, which works to help alleviate poverty and homelessness in Los Angeles, California. His donation will greatly assist those less fortunate as well as help with the upkeep of the homeless shelters the organization operates, […]

Fans will be relieved to know that longtime Jeopardy! host Alex Trebek is going to be sticking around for a while longer. It’s been almost a year since the 79-year-old was diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer. While his health has made hosting more difficult for him, he said in a recent interview that he […]

Jeopardy! host Alex Trebek offered a message of encouragement to other cancer patients this week. He also spoke about his own battle against stage four pancreatic cancer which he was diagnosed with almost a year ago. Even though his prognosis has always been bleak, he’s stayed remarkably positive from the beginning, assuring fans that he […]

Jeopardy! host Alex Trebek is among the many to remember and pay tribute to basketball legend Kobe Bryant in the midst of his very shocking death this past Sunday. During a recent interview, Trebek addressed Bryant’s tragic passing and how much respect he had for the athlete. Trebek had been a big fan of Bryant […]

Jeopardy!’s longtime host Alex Trebek has always been a faithful man, having grown up in a Catholic school. However, his faith has taken on a whole new meaning to him in the past year as he has dealt with a major health crisis. In the spring of last year, Trebek was diagnosed with stage four […]

The popular game show Jeopardy! means a lot of things to a lot of different people. But it holds a particularly special place in the hearts of Emily and Stacy Cloyd. That’s because the now-married couple first met while auditioning to be contestants on the show. Now, years later, they are telling their love story […]

As fans well know, longtime Jeopardy! host Alex Trebek is currently fighting stage four pancreatic cancer. As a result, a teenage fan named Avi Gupta from Oregon was inspired to do something to help. Gupta, who is not just a fan but a former competitor on the show, recently revealed that he’s raised an impressive […]

Reigning Jeopardy! champ Ken Jennings recently won $1 million and the title of GOAT (Greatest of All Time), proving that he is the best competitor the show has ever seen. He beat out other former champs James Holzhauer and Brad Rutter for the title. Now, Jennings is opening up about a special moment he shared […]

Alex Trebek has been the host of the popular trivia show Jeopardy! for a whopping 36 years. It’s hard to imagine anyone else taking on his role. However, as Trebek is now 79-years-old and in the middle of battling stage four pancreatic cancer, he knows his days on the show are likely limited. Thus, he’s […]

While Jeopardy! is just a form of entertainment for most, it’s no laughing matter for the contestants. It’s not surprising that having one’s knowledge tested on national television would be a little nerve-wracking, especially for a first timer. That proved to be the case for a contestant named Priscilla Drobes, who was visibly battling nerves […]

Alex Trebek is now 79-years-old and is currently battling stage four pancreatic cancer. After hosting the popular trivia show Jeopardy! for 36 years, he recently acknowledged that his retirement may come sooner than he’d like due to his health. In a recent interview, Trebek revealed how he hopes to spend his time after his Jeopardy! […]

Popular trivia show Jeopardy! found itself in hot water recently after an error that was made during an episode that aired on Friday. Some viewers were angry after a controversial question regarding the location of the Church of Nativity, which is located in the city of Jesus Christ’s birthplace. Katie Needle, a former champion, submitted […]

Alex Trebek has been the host of Jeopardy! for 36 years, his voice filling countless family rooms. Now as he battles some very serious health problems, he’s reflecting back on his time on the show and what he hopes his legacy will be. The “benefits of knowledge” is what he hopes people will take away […]

As Jeopardy! fans well know, the game show’s longtime host Alex Trebek is in the midst of a battle against advanced pancreatic cancer, as he revealed last spring. Now, Trebek is offering Congressman John Lewis — who is fighting the same disease — a message of encouragement, urging him to continue the fight. The two […]

The three best Jeopardy! players of all time revealed their winning strategies on Good Morning America recently, the guests speaking about an upcoming series of episodes that will pit the best trivia contestants against each other. The overall winner of these high-level Jeopardy! episodes will score the coveted title of best of all time, as […]

Alex Trebek is 79-years-old and has been the beloved host of the game show Jeopardy! for 34 years. He is now preparing to say goodbye to his viewers and has reportedly been rehearsing his final show. He did not reveal exactly when this day will come, but has already been thinking about what he is […]

Jeopardy! host Alex Trebek has been open and honest about his health struggles since he was first diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer this spring. He’s been swarmed by support from fans throughout the peaks and valleys of his health problems. Now, his wife Jean Trebek is speaking candidly about her husband’s cancer battle and […]

Jeopardy! host Alex Trebek is in the midst of a courageous fight against pancreatic cancer. Vanna White of Wheel of Fortune recently took the time to commend Trebek for how well he has handled this situation and how honest he has been with fans throughout this whole harrowing process, according to Fox News. Dealing with […]

Alex Trebek may be facing the battle of his life, but he’s still doing it with a smile on his face. As fans know, the Jeopardy! host is currently battling pancreatic cancer, which is among the deadliest forms of cancer. Since his diagnosis earlier this year, Trebek has made it a point to keep his […]

Alex Trebek admitted on Monday that his time as host of Jeopardy! may soon be coming to an end due to his battle with Stage 4 pancreatic cancer, People magazine reports. The host says that, once his skills have diminished to the point that he can’t keep up with the demands of the show, he’ll […]

Jeopardy! host Alex Trebek spoke out Tuesday morning with an update on his battle against pancreatic cancer. He spoke with Good Morning America to share the disappointing news, but he noted that he remains optimistic and determined to keep fighting and conquer this cancer. Trebek revealed last March that he had been diagnosed with stage […]

Alex Trebek will be returning to host the hit game show Jeopardy! On Tuesday, the Jeopardy Twitter account tweeted a video in which Trebek said he was back in action. “It’s another day at the office for me,” Trebek said, adding that it was an exciting day because so many great things had been happening. […]

The still-reigning all-time winnings Jeopardy! champion, Ken Jennings, called a showdown with the contestant who almost unseated him, James Holzhauer, “inevitable,” in an interview on Good Morning America, according to ABC News. Jennings, a resident of the Seattle area, was humble about how a match between the two of them would play out. “But ‘Jeopardy!’ […]

Reigning Jeopardy! champ James Holzhauer seems to be on a never-ending winning streak. Another week has passed and still the 34-year-old sports bettor from Las Vegas has yet to be defeated. On Friday evening, he secured his 32nd win, adding $79,633 to his impressive overall winnings total. He’s now at $2,462,216 in total winnings, which […]

This past March, longtime Jeopardy! host Alex Trebek announced to fans via a video message that he’d been diagnosed with stage four pancreatic cancer. The 78-year-old acknowledged that the prognosis for this type of cancer is not usually very positive, but he emphasized that he did plan to fight it and work toward recovery as […]

Alex Trebek, the beloved host of Jeopardy, gave an encouraging report this week about his ongoing cancer battle. The host told People in an interview that his cancer is in “near remission.” “The doctors said they hadn’t seen this kind of positive result in their memory…some of the tumors have already shrunk by more than […]

As of Friday, May 24, the infamous reigning Jeopardy! champ James Holzhauer has won 27 straight games. He has broken numerous show records and accumulated quite a hefty collection of winnings. In fact, he’s recently surpassed $2 million and his streak doesn’t seem to be coming to an end anytime soon. One question he’s frequently […]

For weeks now, reigning Jeopardy! champ James Holzhauer has dominated episode after episode. He has secured an astounding amount of winnings, quickly making his way to a $2 million total, and his streak doesn’t seem to be ending anytime soon. Whether you’re a fan of the 34-year-old sports bettor from Las Vegas or not, you’ve […]

During a recent outing, Jeopardy! host Alex Trebek looked a far cry from his normal, chipper self. Newly published photos shared by Radar Online show that the intense cancer treatments seem to be taking a toll on the 78-year-old. In the images, Trebek wears a distressed trucker hat, a plain t-shirt, a denim button-up shirt, […]

As the game show Jeopardy! once again captured national attention with its remarkable contestant James Holzhauer racking up around $1.7 million in winnings, Alex Trebek has opened up about his recent cancer diagnosis, which has held fans’ attention since its announcement earlier this year, CBS News reports. In an interview with the iconic game show […]

Longtime Jeopardy host Alex Trebek, who revealed earlier this year that he’s been diagnosed with advanced pancreatic cancer, has vowed to continue while undergoing treatment. In a new interview, Trebek discusses just how terrible the pain has been, while also revealing that he’s been wearing a hairpiece this season. “This got really bad. I was […]

Alex Trebek was spotted escorting wife Jean as they arrived at the Daytime Emmy Awards on Sunday at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium in Pasadena, California, reports The Daily Mail. Trebek and his wife married in 1990 and have two children together, Matthew, 29, and Emily, 26. The television personality was also observed at the award […]

Since Alex Trebek announced his battle against stage 4 pancreatic cancer in March, he has made it clear that he is doing everything he can to fight. On Saturday, the 78-year-old Jeopardy! host joined PurpleStride Los Angeles — a fundraising walk to end pancreatic cancer — where he spoke to fellow survivors about their accomplishments […]

Jeopardy! host Alex Trebek is the picture of intellectualism, dignity, and stereotypical Canadian politeness — when the cameras are rolling. He has a “potty mouth” when they’re not, says million-plus-dollar-winner James Holzhauer. Holzhauer has, as of this writing, won $1,608,627 over a 21-game win streak through Thursday’s show (and not counting the results of Friday’s […]

Jeopardy! gave away a major spoiler for the future of James Holzhauer, revealing this week when he will be exiting the show. The Las Vegas sports gambler has been on a tear, winning 20 consecutive games and racking up more than $1 million in total earnings. But as host Alex Trebek revealed on Wednesday’s show, […]

Alex Trebek, the longtime host of Jeopardy, shocked his many fans and admirers last month when he announced that he had been diagnosed with Stage IV pancreatic cancer. On Wednesday, the 78-year-old Trebek gave his first interview since the diagnosis, in which he expressed thanks for all of the well wishes he’s received, while also […]

James Holzhauer is a 34-year-old Las Vegas sports bettor who has stunned the nation during his impressive 14-day streak on the gameshow Jeopardy!. During his time on the show he has broken several records and absolutely dominated over his competitors. After securing yet another win on Friday evening’s program, his grand total of winnings reached […]

James Holzhauer is a 34-year-old professional sports gambler from Los Angeles. On Wednesday evening he secured his 10th straight win on Jeopardy!, stunning fans and host Alex Trebek. This time he took home a whopping $131,127, bringing his grand total winnings to $697,787. Fans of the show are now eager to see how long he […]

Alex Trebek isn’t letting pancreatic cancer stop him from hosting Jeopardy! The quiz show host gave an update to fans on Wednesday, celebrating the completion of filming for the show’s 35th season and announcing that he plans to be back in September. As CNN noted, Trebek gave a positive update on his treatment as well, […]

Last month, Jeopardy! host Alex Trebek made the shocking announcement that he had been diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer. Trebek assured audiences that he would continue as host of the game show despite the grave prognosis. Now, Radar Online has reported that Jeopardy! may already be seeking out a replacement. The outlet cited the […]