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.
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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…
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.
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…
Ken Jennings is detailing his last conversation with his “Jeopardy!” predecessor Alex Trebek, shortly before the longtime host’s death.
Jennings, who now splits hosting duties with actress Mayim Bialik, holds the record for most consecutive games won (74), set in 2004. Trebek died in 2020 after battling pancreatic cancer.
As a guest on the Aug. 23 episode of The Last Podcast on the Left, Jennings opened up about his final chat with Trebek.
“I actually ended up talking to him, (on) what turned out to be the night before the day he passed away, about guest-hosting for him,” said Jennings, adding that he thought the gig would be temporary. “We thought, ‘Oh, he’s going to get better. He’s going to bounce back. He’ll be hosting again.’ I was just going to fill in.”
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