Who will be the next host of “Jeopardy”?
For regular viewers of the long-running quiz show, buzzing in to guess Mayim Bialik or Ken Jennings — who have been alternating as emcee following Alex Trebek’s death — would seem like the correct response.
But in reality, it’s still unclear who will lead “Jeopardy” beyond this year.
After the turn to find Trebek’s successor became messy, Bialik and Jennings were hired as interim hosts throughout the remainder of Season 39, which is currently airing. After that, there’s no word yet on whether a new hosting contender might be considered, or if a choice will be made between Jennings and Bialik. Another option: Sony Pictures Television, the show’s producer, could decide to stick with the status quo and allow the duo continue splitting duties. Sony Pictures Television declined to comment.
In the meantime, Bialik says she’s doing her best...
For regular viewers of the long-running quiz show, buzzing in to guess Mayim Bialik or Ken Jennings — who have been alternating as emcee following Alex Trebek’s death — would seem like the correct response.
But in reality, it’s still unclear who will lead “Jeopardy” beyond this year.
After the turn to find Trebek’s successor became messy, Bialik and Jennings were hired as interim hosts throughout the remainder of Season 39, which is currently airing. After that, there’s no word yet on whether a new hosting contender might be considered, or if a choice will be made between Jennings and Bialik. Another option: Sony Pictures Television, the show’s producer, could decide to stick with the status quo and allow the duo continue splitting duties. Sony Pictures Television declined to comment.
In the meantime, Bialik says she’s doing her best...
- 2/7/2022
- by Rebecca Rubin
- Variety Film + TV
“What is… yes!”
Luckily, that was what Maria Shafer said to her now-fiancé, “Jeopardy!” contestant Michael Pascuzzi, when he proposed to her mid-show.
“Now ladies and gentleman, normally when I interview the contestants I base my conversation on little bits of information they’ve supplied us, but with regard to Michael Pascuzzi from Orlando, Fla., I have absolutely nothing on the card,” said host Alex Trebek in the clip.
“I can fill in for ya,” Pascuzzi said. “I just want to say one quick thing, and ask Maria Shafer right there, if she would make me a winner today and marry me?”
At that point, the camera panned to Shafer, who replied through tears, “Yes, of course!”
“Maria, you responded too quickly. I was about to say, ‘We’ll have the answer to that question right after this commercial break,'” Trebek interjected to much applause from the audience.
“That would be ‘What is yes,...
Luckily, that was what Maria Shafer said to her now-fiancé, “Jeopardy!” contestant Michael Pascuzzi, when he proposed to her mid-show.
“Now ladies and gentleman, normally when I interview the contestants I base my conversation on little bits of information they’ve supplied us, but with regard to Michael Pascuzzi from Orlando, Fla., I have absolutely nothing on the card,” said host Alex Trebek in the clip.
“I can fill in for ya,” Pascuzzi said. “I just want to say one quick thing, and ask Maria Shafer right there, if she would make me a winner today and marry me?”
At that point, the camera panned to Shafer, who replied through tears, “Yes, of course!”
“Maria, you responded too quickly. I was about to say, ‘We’ll have the answer to that question right after this commercial break,'” Trebek interjected to much applause from the audience.
“That would be ‘What is yes,...
- 9/28/2018
- by Margeaux Sippell
- Variety Film + TV
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