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Aaron Rodgers Was a 'Jeopardy!' Host Frontrunner, Ex-Producer Says

Published: 03/20/2024
Aaron Rodgers almost scored the coveted position of "Jeopardy!" host in the aftermath of Alex Trebek's death ... so says the show's former producer and one-time host. Mike Richards -- who infamously lost the "Jeopardy!" hosting gig after one day due to old controversial comments he'd made -- told…
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Mayim Bialik Out As 'Jeopardy!' Host

Published: 12/15/2023
Another shake-up on "Jeopardy!" ... Mayim Bialik says she is being removed as host. Mayim just announced the change, explaining ... "Sony has informed me I am no longer hosting the syndicated version of Jeopardy!" She adds ... "I am incredibly honored to have been nominated for a primetime Emmy…
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Demolición de la casa de Alex Trebek en Los Ángeles

Published: 09/13/2023
La casa de Alex Trebek en Los Ángeles, donde vivió durante décadas, se está transformando en un montón de escombros. La antigua casa del difunto presentador de "Jeopardy!" en Studio City está siendo demolida esta semana, con excavadoras y bulldozers llevándose la estructura hasta los…
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Alex Trebek's Los Angeles Home Being Demolished

Published: 09/13/2023
Alex Trebek's former home in Los Angeles -- where he lived for decades -- is being transformed into a pile of rubble. The late "Jeopardy!" host's former estate in Studio City is being demolished this week, with bulldozers and excavators taking the structure to the ground. It's a bittersweet moment…
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Former 'HQ' Host Scott Rogowsky Auctioning Off Alex Trebek's Clothes For Charity

Published: 11/14/2022
Former "HQ" host Scott Rogowsky has some incredible items from the world of trivia ... courtesy of Alex Trebek's estate sale, and now he's ready to part ways with some of Trebek's sweet threads. We got Scott Monday at his shop, "Quiz Daddy's Closet" in Santa Monica, and he says he took a trip to…
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CNN's Laura Coates Says 'Jeopardy' Snubbed Me, Alex Trebek Wanted Her

Published: 01/18/2022
"Jeopardy!" ignored the recommendations of Alex Trebek when it came to picking a new host, and one of the people he picked is now talking about it. CNN's Laura Coates was someone Alex thought was up to the task. TMZ interviewed Alex for an episode of "OBJECTified" back in 2018, and he said,…
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'Jeopardy!' Will Go with Mayim Bialik, Ken Jennings as Hosts Rest of Year

Published: 09/16/2021
"Jeopardy!" won't be going back to its revolving door of guest hosts after the quick exit of Mike Richards -- TMZ's learned it'll be Mayim Bialik and Ken Jennings for the rest of 2021. Sony production sources tell us the quiz show is going to keep it semi-consistent from here on out -- at least…
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'Jeopardy!' Clearly Edits Mike Richards' Introduction as Short-Lived Host

Published: 09/14/2021
"Jeopardy!" awkwardly fired up its new season Monday with short-lived host Mike Richards ... and it's evident from watching the clip -- the editors hacked away the opening pleasantries. You gotta imagine ... when the episode was shot and Richards was expected to begin a long run as Alex Trebek's…
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Mike Richards Is Out As 'Jeopardy!' Executive Producer

Published: 08/31/2021
Mike Richards is reportedly leaving "Jeopardy!" altogether ... after stepping down as the host who would replace Alex Trebek, he's now also leaving his role as the show's executive producer ... TMZ has confirmed. An email sent to staffers Tuesday read, "Mike will no longer be serving as EP of…
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Mike Richards Steps Down as 'Jeopardy!' Host, Aaron Rodgers Still Interested

Published: 08/20/2021
Well this is interesting ... NFL MVP Aaron Rodgers says he "definitely would've" taken the "Jeopardy!" hosting gig, IF they would have found a way to make it work with his football schedule. Rodgers revealed this to NFL.com's Adam Schein before the news broke that Richards was stepping down, and…
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'Jeopardy!' Champ Austin Rogers Critical of New Host Mike Richards

Published: 08/11/2021
One of the biggest "Jeopardy!" champs of all time has strong thoughts on the new hosts -- especially the day-to-day guy, Mike Richards, ... whom he clearly thinks might not have been the best pick. We talked to Austin Rogers -- who went on a major hot streak in 2017 -- in NYC Wednesday, and got…
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'Jeopardy!' Names 2 Hosts to Replace Trebek: Mike Richards and Mayim Bialik

Published: 08/11/2021
Mayim's confirmed her new gig. "The Big Bang Theory" star says she's, "Really really honored and astounded and excited for this - it’s beyond anything I ever imagined could happen." "Jeopardy!" has a surprising 2-part answer for who will permanently replace the legendary Alex Trebek for hosting…
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Amy Schneider On Jeopardy's New Host

One of the biggest "Jeopardy!" champs of all time says the show is in good hands with Ken Jennings ... but he doesn't want Mayim Bialik to vanish completely.
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Alex Trebek Explains His Love of Construction to Harvey Levin

He really poured blood, sweat and tears into the house for decades -- and even drove a pickup truck, specifically, because he was constantly going to hardware stores for home improvement supplies.
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Alex Trebek's Los Angeles Home Being Demolished

Alex Trebek's former home in Los Angeles -- where he lived for decades -- is being transformed into a pile of rubble.
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'Celebrity Jeopardy!' Slammed For Mentioning Gabby Petito's Murderer

"Celebrity Jeopardy!" may want to rethink some of its answers, because lots of fans are pissed off the show used killer Brian Laundrie as part of the game.
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Former 'HQ' Host Scott Rogowsky Auctioning Off Alex Trebek's Clothes For Charity

Former "HQ" host Scott Rogowsky has some incredible items from the world of trivia ... courtesy of Alex Trebek's estate sale, and now he's ready to part ways with some of Trebek's sweet threads.
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Pat Sajak Says He Hopes Alex Trebek Wins Posthumous Emmy

Pat Sajak says he doesn't mind losing another Emmy to the late, great Alex Trebek -- not only because Alex deserves it, but also ... Pat's learned to lower his expectations.
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Wayne Brady Rooting for Alex Trebek to Win Emmy for Game Show Host

Wayne Brady is incredibly honored to be nominated for a Daytime Emmy alongside Alex Trebek ... but losing to him? Well, that'd be one helluva honor too.
Alex Trebek is not letting the coronavirus pandemic or his cancer battle slow down his DIY ways, but he is taking extra precautions.

'Jeopardy!' Host Alex Trebek Takes Precautions After Home Depot with Wife and Son

Alex Trebek is not letting the coronavirus pandemic or his cancer battle slow down his DIY ways, but he is taking extra precautions.
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Alex Trebek Says 'Jeopardy!' G.O.A.T Contestants Feel Like Family

Alex Trebek says he's gotten super close with Ken Jennings, Brad Rutter and James Holzahauer over the years ... and having them back on "Jeopardy!" feels like a family reunion.
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David Letterman Agrees with Alex Trebek, Positive Energy Helps with Health

As far as David Letterman's concerned, fans need to keep the good vibes going Alex Trebek's way -- because he agrees, positivity is helping Alex near remission in his pancreatic cancer battle.
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'Jeopardy!' Host Alex Trebek Diagnosed With Stage 4 Cancer | TMZ Live

Our thoughts and prayers are with you Alex!
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Austin Rogers Praises Alex Trebeck, "If Anyone Has That Kind Of Attitude, It's Him"

Jeopardy fan favorite Austin Rogers came on TMZ Live to share his thoughts about Alex Trebeck, saying that he has a supportive group of people around him.
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Alex Trebek on 'Jeopardy!'

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Alex Trebek Through the Years

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