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‘Jeopardy!’ Host Ken Jennings ‘Willing to Take a Pay Cut’ to Avoid Being ‘Replaced’

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Ken Jennings has made it clear he wants to remain host of ‘Jeopardy!’ for decades to come.

Jun. 13 2024, Published 3:30 p.m. ET

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Jennings earns $4 million per year as host of the popular game show.

Jennings — who won over $2.5 million in a historic 74-game winning streak on Jeopardy! – is apparently willing to sacrifice his own salary to ensure he remains the top dog at the game show.

Sources claim Jennings has made it clear to the game show’s executives that he intends to host for years to come, much like his predecessor Alex Trebek, who…


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Jeopardy!’s Ken Jennings admits he stole Alex Trebek’s secret hosting tip after ‘confusing’ players with ‘wrong’ move

KEN Jennings has admitted to once stealing a hosting tip from previous Jeopardy! host Alex Trebek.

This happened before Ken, 50, became permanent host and he has used it ever since.

Ken Jennings opened up on a recent episode on his podcast, Omnibus, about how he adopted his speech patterns on Jeopardy! while being a host

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Ken Jennings opened up on a recent episode on his podcast, Omnibus, about how he adopted his speech patterns on Jeopardy! while being a hostCredit: Getty
The host shared that when he guest-hosted Alex had marked up the paper with notations and showed where to emphasize words

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The host shared that when he guest-hosted Alex had marked up the paper with notations and showed where to emphasize wordsCredit: Disney
Ken said that he still adopts those tricks today as host, which sometimes helps and sometimes confuses contestants

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Ken said that he still adopts those tricks today as host, which sometimes helps and sometimes confuses contestantsCredit: Getty

He also hosts Omnibus podcast with John Roderick, where they shared strange, but true stories.

On the June 6 episode, Talking Drums, the hosts talked about different tones in voices and…


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Former Jeopardy Champ Weighs In On Ken Jennings As A Host, And Points Out The One Thing He Has That Alex Trebek Didn’t

Longtime Jeopardy! fans are being treated to an embarrassment of riches with the Invitational Tournament that’s currently airing in syndication. Some of our favorite contestants of the current and past eras are returning to Sony Pictures Studios to face off against one another for the opportunity to advance to Jeopardy! Masters, and for some of them, that means they’re competing for the first time without Alex Trebek as the host. One returning champion, Celeste DiNucci, shared her opinion about how Ken Jennings is doing, and she pointed out one thing the GOAT has that his predecessor didn’t. 

Celeste DiNucci first competed on Jeopardy! in 2006, winning five games (and $83,601) to advance to the Tournament of Champions, which she won in 2007. Her recent appearance in the…


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Ken Jennings Celebrates ‘Jeopardy!’s Universal Appeal, Reflects on Alex Trebek’s Legacy

In a heartfelt interview with ‘CBS Sunday Morning,’ Ken Jennings, the current host of ‘Jeopardy!,’ shared insights into the game show’s wide-reaching appeal and the influence of the late Alex Trebek on his hosting style. Jennings, who rose to fame after a record-setting winning streak on the show, discussed ‘Jeopardy!’s unique place in American culture, its universal appeal across diverse demographics, and his personal journey from champion to host.

Universal Love for ‘Jeopardy!’

Jennings emphasized the show’s widespread popularity, highlighting its ability to unite viewers of all ages and political affiliations through a shared respect for facts and knowledge. He remarked on the significance of having a platform where…


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‘Jeopardy!’ host Ken Jennings explains how show works for ‘red states, blue states’: ‘Bizarrely universal’

“Jeopardy!” host Ken Jennings is celebrating the long-running game show’s broad appeal with audiences.

In a new interview with “CBS Sunday Morning,” Jennings said, “The great and the odd thing about ‘Jeopardy!’ is, it’s kind of universally popular. Old people like ‘Jeopardy!,’ young people like ‘Jeopardy!,’ red states, blue states. It’s bizarrely universal.”

He continued, “America still agrees that there’s, like, a half-hour every day where facts do matter, and we are allowed to adjudicate things as right or wrong actually based on science and history. And I do think that’s an important bulwark.”

Jennings reflected on his long-standing interest in game shows, which began as a Mormon kid growing up in Korea.

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“Jeopardy!” host Ken Jennings told “CBS Sunday Morning” that the show is…


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