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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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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! icon Alex Trebek’s words for Ken Jennings just before death


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Savannah Guthrie Praises Alex Trebek’s Legacy, Wraps Jeopardy! Guest-Hosting


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