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Possible replacements?

posted 5 years ago by ZolotoyRetriever (9)
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Although "Jeopardy!" host Alex Trebek isn't leaving the show anytime soon, he's already thought about who would be a good replacement.

During an appearance at New York's 92nd Street Y center, Trebek talked about who would be a good fit to take over his hosting gig.

“It’s probably going to be a woman, somebody younger, somebody bright, somebody personable, somebody with a great sense of humor, so I nominated Betty White," he joked.

He then mentioned some more serious candidates, including CNN's Laura Coates, LA Kings announcer Alex Faust and TCM’s Ben Mankiewicz.

"There are so many talented people out there that could do the job," he added.

Although Trebek took medical leave from the show in Jan. 2018 and hinted at retirement during an interview withTMZ's Harvey Levin on Fox News Channel's “OBJECTified,” in July 2018, the beloved host put viewers at ease by renewing his contract through 2022.

Who would YOU like to replace him, when that fateful day comes?

[–] catbug (421) 5 years ago

Bob Saget!!! Regis Philbin!!! Tom Bergeron!!!

[–] ZolotoyRetriever (9) 5 years ago

Whoa, curb your enthusiasm, dear. lol

[–] catbug (421) 5 years ago

Donald Trump!!!! LORI BETH DENBERG!!!!!

[–] ZolotoyRetriever (9) 5 years ago

Okay, let's not get crazy, now. lol

[–] albertmar (93) 5 years ago

The Lori Beth suggestion makes sense somehow! lol.

[–] catbug (421) 5 years ago

She was always good at trivia on Nickelodeon shows. She did that segment "Vital Information".

[–] albertmar (93) 5 years ago

Bob Saget is a good one. Regis is even better but would probably be expensive lol.

[–] [deleted] 5 years ago

Not to mention that Regis is even older than Trebek and therefore not really suitable for the long term, even if he's in perfect health.

[–] CountJohn (579) 5 years ago

Ken and Brad are probably the two obvious choices. Brad is more charismatic and would probably be the better host but Ken is the bigger name. They need a big name or there could be a ratings drop when Alex is gone.

[–] [deleted] 5 years ago

It will probably be Ken Jennings. I heard somewhere a year or two that Alton Brown suggested himself (long before the diagnosis I might add). Alton would be a good choice. For a long time Matt Lauer's name was thrown around, but that ended when the scandal broke. Also some hockey announcer I'd never heard of, a woman from the LA Times (I think) and Ben Mankiewicz from TCM.

[–] QOK (1504) 5 years ago

Jeff Probst

[–] [deleted] 5 years ago

Emo Philips.

[–] Moonglum9 (10719) 3 years ago

I was playing Jeopardy the other dayyyyy...trying to win some moneyyyy...

[–] liscarkat (16576) 3 years ago

It's got to be a black woman, or there will be rioting.

[–] Satan2016 (23457) 3 years ago

AOC or Ivanka. Decisions, decisions!

[–] onemanarmy82 (1764) 3 years ago

Please end this show with respect and class.... Don’t replace Mr. Trebek!