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Ken Jennings needs to keep a close eye on Ryan Seacrest.

That’s what a Sony Television insider says, anyway.

Ryan is gearing up to take over as Wheel of Fortune’s host later this year following Pat Sajak’s retirement.

Like Ryan filled Pat’s shoes, Ken found himself in a similar position when longtime Jeopardy! host Alex Trebek passed away from pancreatic cancer in 2020.

Ken initially shared hosting duties with Mayim Bialik until Sony let her go.

Beginning with Season 40, Ken took over as the permanent sole host of Jeopardy!

Sony Television insider warns Ken Jennings: ‘Watch your back’

Now that Ken is hosting Jeopardy! solo, he’s reportedly up against some competition in the ratings department.

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Jeopardy! has reportedly made a decision about who will be behind the lectern next season — and it’s not what many were expecting to hear.

On July 25, multiple outlets reported that Jeopardy! legend Ken Jennings and Big Bang Theory actress Mayim Bialik will “continue sharing hosting duties” for the quiz show’s upcoming season 39. As viewers know, the search for a new Jeopardy! permanent host has been ongoing since Alex Trebek’s death in November 2020. After a roster of celebrity guest hosts tried out for the position, former Jeopardy! executive producer Mike Richards was named the next permanent host in August 2021. But he stepped down only a few days later following reports about past offensive and derogatory comments.

Ken and Mayim were then tapped to split time for season…

Jeopardy! host Ken Jennings is so dedicated to his job that he’ll take a pay cut to keep it.

That’s what a source recently claimed about the 50-year-old Jeopardy! host.

Ken has been hosting Jeopardy! solo since December 2023. Prior to that, he shared hosting duties with Mayim Bialik, who has since been released by Sony.

Following legendary host Alex Trebek’s passing in 2020, Ken and Mayim were named co-hosts in 2022.

But now that Ken is hosting the trivia show alone, he’s serious about his career and would reportedly do just about anything to stay on board – even accept a lower salary.

A source spoke with The Sun and revealed that Ken would like to remain in his position for the long haul, much like Alex Trebek did for 37 seasons.

Jeopardy! insider says Ken Jennings will do…

KEN Jennings has shared new details about hosting Jeopardy!, including his most surreal moment and the boot camp-style training he underwent.

The former champion, 50, opened up about being the face of the game show in a new interview with CBS News.

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Ken sat down with Luke Burbank to discuss going from a famed Jeopardy! contestant to the permanent host.

Ken was not initially selected for the hosting role.

Ken and Mayim Bialik were initially announced as co-hosts in July 2022, succeeding the late…