Ken Jennings opens up about hosting 'Jeopardy!' and Alex Trebek's final shows l GMA

[@jackier3046]

Remember guys, one of Alex Trebek’s wishes was for everyone to show the same respect to the next host as they did with him for the past 30 years.

[@alexishall7125]

Yes!! It will be an adjustment for all of us to see someone other than Alex on the screen, but we definitely need to go into seeing any new/interim host with an open mind. 🙂

[@tonifcbarca]

I'm sure it was the last 40 years right? I think he started early 1980s

[@alexishall7125]

@@tonifcbarca almost yes, he began in 1984.

[@lalogarcia7608]

Respect?? This guy made fun of people in wheelchairs, people dont forget. F*ck this fool.

[@jackier3046]

Lalo Garcia you mean the tweet people decided to dig up that was made back in 2014 that he has since deleted and actually apologized to disabled people in person for? 🙄🙄

[@glenncooney3959]

Even posthumously, Alex’s kind and warming words are still so true. I know I’ll miss his kindness.

[@henryhou100]

Ken is the best person to fill this position. He has the knowledge intelligence and fast thinking and acting and, onto he is so nice and pleasant and always reminds us how much Alex liked him. I could not be able to watch any other person on this stage but Ken. He is lovely as well. wish him the best.

[@julieatkinson3777]

Ken is doing a great job and I appreciate his humility, grace and excellence in keeping Jeopardy going.

[@lindaguida4074]

Go Ken!!!!!

[@blackcat-zn9ky]

There will never be another Alex Trebek, but I think Ken Jennings will be a great host and will make Alex very proud.

[@srso4660]

I think Ken will do great job but no one will ever be able to fill Alex's shoes :( Rip Alex Trebek

[@runrafarunthebestintheworld]

Unpopular opinion but I think they should go for Elizabeth Banks but yeah I understand Ken Jennings is an executive producer.

[@logicalatheist1065]

@@runrafarunthebestintheworld Elizabeth Banks???? She would be horrrrrrible

[@hlevin7419]

@@runrafarunthebestintheworld wtf, Elizabeth banks is the host of press your luck whammie lol, I would never watch jeopardy if she was host

[@runrafarunthebestintheworld]

@@hlevin7419 Not even the host of the new show on Fox of Name that Tune? 😅

[@Lava1964]

I said the same thing about Art Fleming!

[@shaleyvale272]

I love Ken. He's kind, good natured, funny and smart.

[@chrisfinch8637]

"When I hear that music, I don't want to see an interim host. In a perfect world, I want to see Alex Trebek." That's how I felt when being born and then coming home from school, day after day. The JEOPARDY! and Game Show world is never the same without Alex, ever. Ken Jennings put that so well, there. I can't wait to see how he fares on "The Chase", and as a guest host of JEOPARDY!, though it will hurt a little- it's not easy at all to imagine the stage, without Alex there at all.

[@kathleenthom1113]

thank you Ken Jennings for helping to keep Jeoperdy alive we are all smarter and involved in the learning experience from Jeoperdy loved Alex Trebek. i'm keeping the recordings of his final appearences as long as I can. you rock

[@cricketpitts3744]

So happy Ken is the one that got chosen !!!

[@francesturner2664]

Ken is doing a great job and I would hope that he will become a permanent addition to jeopardy

[@luilang7002]

So excited to learn that the three guys will be on The Chase! Have been watching the UK and Australian versions, love that show!

[@alexishall7125]

I also loved watching Ken during his first run on the show (and each run after it)-I was in grade school but I always loved Jeopardy and loved cheering him on and seeing how far he could get. It will be fun to see him on the show in a different role, even if only temporary.

[@janelledowney]

Michael picked those cards up really fast! Best of luck to Ken, I've been following him on Twitter since 2009.

[@marchoffman6878]

he lived from july 22nd 1940 to november 8th 2020 and he was the host of jeopardy from september 10th 1984 to january 8th 2021.

[@roseannthomas5658]

we love him. think he should be permanent Ken G that is

[@yankeeladee02]

The KEN-FL 😂🤓🙌🏼 I think Ken is the best choice to permanently host. He is well aware he’s not “replacing” Alex. Alex was from a different generation than Ken and just had that gentleman/scholar, proper, almost debonair way about him. That’s not too often seen in Ken’s generation. Not to say Ken isn’t polite in his own right, but it was an elegance and generousity that Alex possessed that can’t be replicated. In honor of Alex, he’d want us to stay loyal to Jeopardy and continue to enjoy the game. It’s already difficult not to miss someone that was a part of a daily routine for over 30 years. Alex is like extended family to millions. I think we can all agree, we are glad he’s at peace and no longer having to battle and suffer, mostly in silence, behind closed doors. Also, thinking of his beloved family and their broken hearts. Rest easy, good sir.🕊🌹🕯☮️💟

[@crazycathlamet9065]

Ken for new full time jeopardy host🔥

[@worldwide4376]

Exactly, he will.

[@jbdixon4020]

I’ve only watched bits and pieces of Ken’s hosting but honestly, I like how unique of a story this is. Ken isn’t an actor or presenter, but the most successful contestant of the show he’d now become hosting

[@pmb5005]

Ken will be awesome!!!

[@arthurjackson8302]

I hope Ken is the new permanent guy. He did just fine.

[@worldwide4376]

I hope so, because if Ken Jennings becomes the new host of Jeopardy!, everyone will be happy and the ratings will climb steadily. In additional Amber Tamblyn host Family Fued next season.

[@karenpurvis2994]

Ken, I wish you many great years as the new host of Jeopardy. Alex will forever be in our hearts❤️

[@tombrennan1086]

To Alec Trevec REST IN ETERNAL PEACE.WE WILL ALWAYS MISS YOU. SIGNED:T.BRENNAN.

[@lucillefalcone8809]

I LOVE JEOPARDY AND JENNINGS PLEASE LETS BE BACK AT ALEX WISHES ❤️❤️❤️❤️🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@shaleyvale272]

I hope Ken is permanent host.

[@nicholasspivey3748]

I miss Alex Trebek,you were a great host forever. I think Ken Jennings will do excellent job taking over for Alex.

[@kyliefonacier9455]

I will miss Alex Trebek tremendously, but I am so happy for Ken Jennings. He will be amazing. :) May Alex Trebek Rest In Peace :( He would be so, so proud.

[@clintjacops958]

& Welcome To The New Host Of Jeopardy, Ken! 📺 🖥 👍 👏

[@bernardwinn1817]

He’s a class act. And I know Alex Trebek loved him. He’ll do well.

[@interstateruler]

It'll be better if Ken Jennings was a permament host. Ken Jennings to me is a legend

[@joe6096]

The Jeopardy production staff want to "try out" multiple hosts to see which one fits best until they decide on a permanent one, and I have no problem with that. Ken may do a great job but decide he doesn't like it. He's never actually hosted shows now he has two. Alex came into Jeopardy in 1984 as a seasoned veteran of almost 20 years in TV broadcasting going back to the Canadian CBC in the early 60s.

[@interstateruler]

@@joe6096 I see thank you

[@brycelandon6387]

I've always felt Ken Jennings would make a great game show host for a cerebral game. In my fantasy world, I would revive the Barry-Enright quizzer "Tic-Tac-Dough" and make Jennings the host of that show. I'm sure Jennings will do just fine on Jeopardy! and I hope he gets the job permanently.

[@nanaprn7809]

He is doing a wonderful job carrying on the tradition of Jeopardy.

[@jehobden]

i remember seeing the GSN version of THE CHASE where the contestants took on the British "Beast".

[@davidmartrano1549]

NO ONE can fill his shoes. But give Ken the same chance that Alex got when he first started. He will continue to grow into the role! He has done a great job!

[@gdawg3292]

Great job Ken!!! I know that tribute intro was tough to do!!!!

[@miasakoala6730]

Yay! I'm so excited for him to be host!

[@williamtravis9283]

You Got This, Ken Jennings! Alex is/was a PRO and so are you, Ken Jennings!

[@worldwide4376]

Welcome back to Jeopardy! Ken Jennings, you're now the host.

[@zoiachurilov8808]

Ken, I commend you for hosting Jeopardy so well. I'll miss you.

[@ninjapirate123]

Ken will still look like this in 20 years

[@erikschultz934]

Love the reference at 3:38

[@theodorehsu5023]

Good luck with Jeopardy and The Chase, Ken. We hope you do well in both shows.

[@johnnyfavorite1194]

Newfound admiration for Jennings after I watched him reduce Holzhauer to relative journeyman status with much aplomb. It’s Ken or Nobody!

[@joe6096]

Going into the GOAT tournament I really thought James would make it a very tight, close contest that could go all 7 of the possible episodes, or maybe even beat Ken before then. But Ken proved he's unquestionably the greatest ever, as good as James is Ken beat him pretty handily.

[@johnnyfavorite1194]

@@joe6096 My thoughts exactly. I expected a neck and neck race but Jennings ultimately proved that Holzhauer was very good, but definitely not great.

[@cskiles318]

I hope he does well. Being smart paid off. Big shoes to fill. ❤️😊

[@anandguruji83]

MONDAY IT'S KEN JENNINGS' SERIES PREMIERE OF JEOPARDY!

[@anandguruji83]

MONDAY IT'S KEN JENNINGS' SERIES PREMIERE OF JEOPARDY!

[@tiffanymorgan6562]

I don't know if I can bring myself to watch it next week....😢💔😭

[@purezaegan9193]

It’s not gonna be the same without Alex Trebek,,, I might not watch for awhile (Jeopardy.) But I hope Ken Jennings will do his best. Rest In Peace my idol Alex Trebek 🙏

[@ADAMSIXTIES]

Look forward to Ken on Jeopardy (beginning Jan. 11th) and the Ken FL of The Chase (beginning Jan. 7th).

[@runforthecube]

Michael Strahan has butter fingers and an epic cue card fumble at 0:02 - He needs to be wearing some gloves..... green surgical gloves!!

[@worldwide4376]

His partner Sara Haines is hosting The Chase.

[@AlphaGeekgirl]

He was sitting on them

[@-A-c]

The quick wit of Ken Jennings may just bring the majority over to his side

[@coach_yo]

That comment at the end about knowing more than teens is what keeps you young was funny AF nothing better when you start using their lingo on them and they double take

[@codymiller182008]

Anyone else notice Michael drop his note cards at the beginning?

[@achromatic03]

Did you see where it looked like they fell from? I was like wtf??? It looked so funny

[@codymiller182008]

@@achromatic03 it looked like he had them on his lap and when he shifted in his seat they fell. You can also see him look down after the first card fell on the floor

[@williampalenik7306]

I know a lot of people would like/love to see Ken Jennings as the new permanent host of Jeopardy.

[@joannemiller3013]

I support Ken. Trebek obviously chose Ken & we all support him!

[@chrisgaron6244]

RIP Alex Trebek 🙏💜

[@paullennon7995]

When I read the names of the other guest hosts I felt a cold shudder down my spine. I’m willing to give them a chance and watch them ,however when I see what they could possibly bring to the table I seriously have my doubts. I love this show, nobody can replace Alex as he developed his own style and honed it over the years but Ken Jennings has settled in and I feel will only get better when given the opportunity to do so.

[@nbuehster]

He'd be the perfect host, because if none of the contestants knew the answers to questions, he would.

[@hfs212000]

I bet he was Alex's choice. I wish ken the best of luck

[@stargazer1359]

Betty White's schedule is probably too full... j/k.....He said not so long ago, that was his choice. Alex was a kind, decent man.

[@hfs212000]

@@stargazer1359 yes he was. i miss him

[@andrewguzman2964]

Did anyone notice Michael Strahan's cards fell on the floor?

[@CycloneGU]

If you want to get a taste of The Chase, full episodes from Australia are all over the place on KZbin. It can be a bit of an addictive show. Hopefully this becomes a long-running series in America.

[@TroyGoodwin]

When Bob Barker retired, The Price is Right have found Drew Carey to replace the TV legend, and he is so very popular with college kids and old people. When Ken Jennings takes over Jeopardy, He will be very popular.

[@ap70621]

Exactly, just as Drew Carey is no Bob Barker, Ken will not be Alex, but that doesn't mean they are bad, just different.

[@Larry-vc5qv]

I am embarrassed for Drew Carey.

[@fable9159]

@@Larry-vc5qvI thought Drew is good at hosting

[@ZebraActual]

"..just to annoy my kids." lol!

[@reginabeasley872]

I knew they’d pick ken Jennings to host

[@KellyDsWorld]

It's not a permanent thing

[@reginabeasley872]

@@KellyDsWorld I know

[@nolanboles8492]

I think Ken is an excellent choice for temporary host. Could be a good permanent host too.

[@KingD-light]

I knew Ken would be the one who would be the next host of Jepardy. RIH Alex .

[@Rusty3659]

Brooke Burns hosted a version of The Chase on The Game Show Network. I was hoping they'd bring her back as emcee.

[@shanghandi-notrelatedtomah8534]

If I'm correct, I think James Holzhauer participated in that and won a considerable amount of money! This was before Jeopardy.

[@Rusty3659]

@@shanghandi-notrelatedtomah8534 Yes he did. And his wife appeared on Who Want's To Be A Millionaire with Cedric The Entertainer. Brooke Burns was wonderful as the host. But once again, ABC has to make sure that they're promoting their own network.

[@worldwide4376]

@@Rusty3659 The Chase is now on ABC, hosted by Michael Strahan's partner Sara Haines.

[@shirleybrassard8662]

I wish the Beast was back on the new Chase!

[@worldwide4376]

@@shirleybrassard8662 Yes! Brooke Burns should sign with ABC for her return to The Chase. In my opinion, 2021 will be the best year for her hosting career with Masterminds on Game Show Network, The Chase on ABC and Family Feud.

[@alexishall7125]

I loved when Ken said that he loves learning what’s new before his teenagers just to annoy them and how that helps motivate him to keep on top of things 😂 probably because I’m the reverse basically in that I like to eat up random trivia for the sake of random knowledge and if I’m going to annoy anyone with it it’s whoever is around me, no intended audience.

[@GardevoirBoy]

Ken Jennings sounds just like Alex Winter.

[@patarp1350]

Ken is not The Chase host, but he is a Chaser. Should change that to new Jeopardy host.

[@worldwide4376]

He's also the G.O.A.T of GSN's Masterminds with Brooke Burns. People are confident that Ken Jennings will fill in for Alex's shoes as the new host of JEOPARDY! Also, Brooke Burns signs with Fremantle as new host of FAMILY FEUD.

[@demcduff]

I miss Alex. But I think Ken is doing a superb job. It is a perfect fit.

[@sebastienroland349]

I think Ken Jennings will be a great host just like Alex Trebek. He’s won 74 Games over $2,000,000 💵💴💰💷 and he’s also on the Chase, Master Minds, and was once on Who Wants to be a Millionaire. Alex Trebek will sadly be missed and that’s a big loss. Let’s see what happens later on.

[@tiffanymorgan6562]

Alex, no disrespect intended, but you WERE the star of the show....and as far as I'm concerned, you STILL are and always will be, in my eyes, the one and only #JeopardyKing!

[@cricketpitts3744]

R. I. P Alex we sure do miss you!!!!

[@judypace8564]

I think Ken will make a great Jeopardy host

[@LadySpindriftVlogs]

2:16 That's Kristin Sausville! She was the second to last Player to be the last one standing in Final Jeopardy 5 years ago (Kevin Walsh, being the most recent). I so wanna see some former Jeopardy Players go up against the GOATs themselves and I'm bringing the Popcorn. Who would you like to see go against the GOATs?

[@garryjohnson9918]

I though that was her, I wasn’t sure though

[@DarthTaz]

To counter Ken's "Star" comment it is rather easy to find another gameshow host who made a verbal change to the opening and to emphasize that the contestants are the stars. Going from "And Now... Here is the star of The Price is Right" to "And Now... Here's your host... Drew Carey!!!!!!!!!"

[@ArchAngel_M81]

I remember they tried bringing The Chase to the USA five years ago or so. They brought over one the UK Chasers, Mark “The Beast” Labbett. I wonder if Ken, James, and Brad will have nick names. Judging by the clip shown, it doesn’t look like it.

[@WillieRayPR]

Ken "The Professor" James "The High Roller" Brad "The Buzzsaw" They have official nicknames and the host made some "Professor" and "Flunking" references when Ken was the chaser in the first episode

[@CelebrityHeart]

When the guy walks off at 3:06 lol

[@miriamstrobel3609]

Please keep Ken you can not find some one better

[@worldwide4376]

"I'll take Family Feud for $600" A: It was reported that Brooke Burns will host the syndication show with the survey says this fall. Q: What show Brooke Burns will host next? "Correct!"

[@kenhutchings4790]

Have not seen anything anywhere about Brooke hosting Family Feud.

[@WillieRayPR]

@@kenhutchings4790 Brooke Burns would have been perfect for The (new) Chase. I'm shocked they picked Sara over Brooke, especially considering her success in the GSN version

[@yankeeladee02]

Will Ferrell for one of the guest host spots. He’s had practice hosting 😉😛

[@williamsrdan]

Ken is admirable, but I'd like to have LeVar Burton instead. RIP, Alex, and thank you so much for your life devoted to knowledge!

[@worldwide4376]

If it's not Ken Jennings I won't be watching again, Jeopardy! won't be the same without Alex and if it's LeVar Burton the show will turned out battling with Family Feud.

[@williamsrdan]

@@worldwide4376 how does LeVar Burton make it compete with Family Feud? Because he's black?? Ok, please understand, what you just said was racist....check yourself. LeVar is way more respectable than Steve Harvey, and Jeopardy will never fall to that show's raunchy humor.

[@worldwide4376]

@@williamsrdan If it's LeVar Burton hosting, then he must keep Jeopardy! clean and innocence just like Alex Trebek and Ken Jennings. Maybe he's black but I think his petition at change.org will work. Family Feud was so racist and I will never be watching again.

[@williamsrdan]

@@worldwide4376 I can't fathom a reason why LeVar Burton, host of Reading Rainbow, would ever go raunchy.

[@derrickrouse8565]

Hi Ken

[@hughvonniederhausern7791]

January 5, 2021 Those are big shoes to fill, Actually We never thought that Alex Trebeck could fill the shoes of the original Host? what was his name? We can see his face, and hear his voice, What was his name? It will take Ken Jennings a while to grow into the position as Moderator, Jeopardy has lots and lots of brilliant contestants, Most of us could never be on Jeopardy, Who has that much stuff, running around in their head? What was Joan of Arch's, greatest mistake of Trust? We don't know? who knows that kinda stuff?

[@joe6096]

Well it was Art Flemming who hosted the original Jeopardy in the 60s but when they brought it back in 1984 with Alex it was immediately a billion times better. The setup, the competition, the answers/questions..... all requiring much better skill and knowledge than the original 60s version.

[@periflores1002]

Here before all the dislikes from Twitter folks

[@haymaker1751]

Ken Jennings will make a fine host, any of those 3 and I will stop watching !

[@worldwide4376]

I guarantee Ken Jennings will be a permanent host of Jeopardy! just like he competed in 2004 despite of no shoes to fill in for Alex.

[@leyenda6149]

"KenFL". Hilarious!

[@elizabethk3238]

Still struggling with those Tweets. As a Canadian who's been watching Jeopardy since it began in 1985, I am baffled by the one in which he insulted Canadians. Alex was a Canadian. His first couple of weeks were wooden performances, but he is improving. Still, however, doesn't have the 'spark' needed to be the permanent Host.

[@ryanmiller3194]

Just like drew carey and bob barber for price is right

[@lindsayholmes2986]

RIP ALEXA KEN

[@donnyblondy8506]

Strahan, fumbles the ball lol

[@debbiejacobs6515]

You could hear his suffering in is voice

[@miasakoala6730]

My dad is suffering to fault of his own. He got furloughed in March of 2020.

[@Mr.Face222]

If it's anybody other than Ken Jennings then I won't watch.

[@StaticBlaster]

😢😢😢

[@anthonyguarino4242]

I love how brad Rutters walked out when he roasted James!

[@briantravelman]

LOL. It's so weird to see Ken talking smack. I didn't realize they made a new version without the rude British guy.

[@elizabethk3238]

What you see as rudeness is actually highly developed British wit. You have some intellectual growing to do. Was married to a Brit for 25 years.

[@briantravelman]

@@elizabethk3238 I think it was just for show. 'Cuz I saw him on Millionaire too and he wasn't like that Now your intellectual growing comment, that was rude

[@veronicabellan6204]

He is missed 🙏

[@kathyyounce8001]

Ken Jennings is not the man to replace Alex Trebek. He has been too political and downed conservatives. The show would really go down hill with him as the permanent host. You cannot mock groups of people and not suffer the consequences. This is discrimination to a whole group of people and will not be accepted.

[@elizabethk3238]

I completely agree with you. I am still trying to process his juvenile thought process in his Tweets. Also insulting Canadians. Did he forget that Alex was a patriotic Canadian. I say NO to Jennings as Host.

[@Celluloidkid]

What about: Ken Jennings Apologizes for "Unartful and Insensitive" Past Tweets ..bring that up!!!

[@killerb255]

He did.