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Mayim Bialik says she's out as a host of TV quiz show 'Jeopardy!'

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Mayim Bialik won’t be giving answers as a host of “Jeopardy!”.

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Amy Schneider wins a hard-fought 'Jeopardy!' tournament

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Amy Schneider, who won 40 games in a row on ‘Jeopardy!'.

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Mayim Bialik, Ken Jennings to split 'Jeopardy!' host job

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“Jeopardy!”.

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Hip to be smart: 'Jeopardy' savors run of super champions

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It's cool to be smart again: the game show “Jeopardy!”.

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Latest 'Jeopardy!' mega-champ's win streak snapped at 23

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The latest contestant to have a long winning streak on the game show ‘Jeopardy.

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First 'Jeopardy!' Gen Z super champ's streak hits 19 games

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Reigning “Jeopardy!”.

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'Jeopardy! champion Amy Schneider's history-making run ends

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“Jeopardy!”.

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HBO leads GLAAD Media Awards for LGBTQ representation

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HBO and HBO Max have beaten Netflix to be the top contender at the GLAAD Media Awards with 19 nominations, landing the bulk of its nods for TV shows like “Hacks,” “The Other Two” and “The Sex Lives of College Girls.”.

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‘Jeopardy!’ champion Amy Schneider robbed in Oakland

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Reigning “Jeopardy!”.

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'Jeopardy!' stays with hosts Bialik, Jennings for the season

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Mayim Bialik and Ken Jennings will continue as tag-team hosts of “Jeopardy!”.

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Matt Amodio's history-making run on TV's 'Jeopardy!' ends

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All good things must come to an end and Matt Amodio’s historic run on “Jeopardy!”.

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Yale student's winning run on 'Jeopardy!' makes history

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Matt Amodio’s historic run on “Jeopardy!”.

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'Jeopardy!' hosts: Bialik, Ken Jennings will finish 2021

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Mayim Bialik and Ken Jennings will split “Jeopardy!”.

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Mike Richards is out as producer of 'Jeopardy!' and 'Wheel'

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Mike Richards is out as executive producer of “Jeopardy!”.

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Mayim Bialik to guest host 'Jeopardy!' after Richards' exit

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“Jeopardy!”.

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Mike Richards out as 'Jeopardy!' host after past scrutinized

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Producer Mike Richards stepped down from his brief tenure as host of “Jeopardy!”.

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'Jeopardy!' producer Richards named host; role for Bialik

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A new host has been chosen for the long-running "Jeopardy!"

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Who has been your favorite celebrity guest host of ‘Jeopardy!’ so far?

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With rumors swirling on the internet that “Jeopardy!” executive producer Mike Richards is going to replace the late and great Alex Trebek as host of the show, we wanted to know: Who was your favorite guest host over the past few months?

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The unanswered 'Jeopardy!' question: Who's the new host?

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“Jeopardy!”.

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LeVar Burton to be 'Jeopardy!' guest host; petition credited

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The 200,000-plus LeVar Burton boosters who signed a petition calling for him to be the new “Jeopardy!”.

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Sentimental video tribute closes Trebek's final "Jeopardy!"

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A video tribute to the host opened the Friday, Jan. 8, 2021 episode of the quiz show, the final one that Trebek taped before pancreatic cancer claimed his life on Nov. 8. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP, File)More than two months after Alex Trebek’s death, fans of “Jeopardy!” finally got the chance to say goodbye. A video tribute to the host closed Friday’s episode of the quiz show, the final one that Trebek taped before pancreatic cancer claimed his life on Nov. 8. The week's final Trebek episodes began Monday with the host urging viewers to give to others who were suffering during the coronavirus pandemic. His final shows were originally scheduled to air Christmas week, but they were put off until this week to give the send-off more exposure.

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Trebek urges support for COVID-19 victims in 1 of last shows

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shows Alex Trebek, host of the game show "Jeopardy!" Trebeks final week of episodes will air Monday, Jan. 4 through Friday, Jan. 8, 2021. Trebek died November 8 at age 80 of pancreatic cancer but had pre-taped several weeks of shows that have continued to air. Monday's show began the final week of programs that he left behind. The show's executive producer, Mike Richards, told NBC's “Today” show on Monday that Trebek was “an absolute warrior” in his last taping sessions.

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2020 indelible TV moments: Trebek, debate bluster and Floyd

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Trebek made no secret of the fight with pancreatic cancer that claimed his life on Nov. 8. Here are a selection of the defining moments of 2020 from the perspective of The Associated Press' media and television writers. ALEX TREBEKThe “Jeopardy!” host made no secret of the fight with pancreatic cancer that ultimately claimed his life on Nov. 8. Millions of viewers will see the story resolved on their own time, creating countless individual moments rather than a communal one. The actors were conciliatory toward each other about what occurred during a marital separation, but Will Smith couldn’t resist revising his wife’s description.

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Champion Ken Jennings will be first interim 'Jeopardy!' host

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This image released by ABS shows contestant Ken Jennings with a trophy on "JEOPARDY! Jennings will be the first interim guest for the late Alex Trebek, and the show will try other guest hosts before naming a permanent replacement. (Eric McCandless/ABC via AP)NEW YORK – “Jeopardy!” record-holder Ken Jennings will be the first in a series of interim hosts replacing Alex Trebek when the show resumes production next Monday. Jennings’ episodes begin on Jan. 11. —In an earlier verisons of this story, The Associated Press erroneously reported that Alex Trebek was the show’s only host.

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These stories about Alex Trebek will absolutely warm your heart

Read full article: These stories about Alex Trebek will absolutely warm your heart

It’s still hard to believe that the iconic host of “Jeopardy!”, Alex Trebek, died Sunday after a long battle with cancer. It most certainly did, and the show’s Twitter account tweeted back that the picture made Trebek smile. Today we honor Alex Trebek. Alex Trebek did nothing but make you feel cool for being smart for 30 minutes every day for 36 years. And he stands up and it’s Alex Trebek.

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'Jeopardy!' pays tribute to Alex Trebek in poignant message

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A shrine to the late "Jeopardy" quiz show host Alex Trebek is pictured near his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, Monday, Nov. 9, 2020, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)NEW YORK – “Jeopardy!” paid tribute to Alex Trebek on Monday in a poignant message that celebrated the show's longtime, unflappable host of 37 years. The day after Trebek died at age 80 following a battle with cancer, the show's executive producer, Mike Richards addressed viewers from the “Jeopardy!” set in a taped introduction. “Over the weekend we lost our beloved host, Alex Trebek. Richards said Trebek taped his final episodes less than two weeks ago.

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Photos: Alex Trebek through the years

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Alex Trebek, the iconic host of Jeopardy, lost his battle with cancer and died on Sunday, according to multiple reports. is saddened to share that Alex Trebek passed away peacefully at home early this morning, surrounded by family and friends. is saddened to share that Alex Trebek passed away peacefully at home early this morning, surrounded by family and friends. Alex Trebek, Vanna White, Pat Sajak and Merv Griffin in 2006. (Photo by Lars Niki/Corbis via Getty Images) (Getty Images.)

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Trebek remembered for grace that elevated him above TV host

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FILE - This May 5, 2019, file photo shows Alex Trebek gestures while presenting an award at the 46th annual Daytime Emmy Awards in Pasadena, Calif. Jeopardy! host Alex Trebek died Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, after battling pancreatic cancer for nearly two years. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP, File)LOS ANGELES – Alex Trebek never pretended to have all the answers, but the “Jeopardy!" He taped his daily “Jeopardy!” shows at a frenetic pace, recording as many as 10 episodes (two weeks’ worth) in just two days. It had yet to bring in a substitute host for Trebek — save once, when he and “Wheel of Fortune” host Pat Sajak swapped their TV jobs as an April’s Fool prank.

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Alex Trebek, long-running ‘Jeopardy!’ host, dies at 80

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FILE - This May 5, 2019, file photo shows Alex Trebek gestures while presenting an award at the 46th annual Daytime Emmy Awards in Pasadena, Calif. Jeopardy! host Alex Trebek died Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, after battling pancreatic cancer for nearly two years. Trebek died at home with family and friends surrounding him, Jeopardy! In the video, Trebek said he was joining the 50,000 other Americans who receive such a diagnosis each year and that he recognized that the prognosis was not encouraging. He taped his daily “Jeopardy!” shows at a frenetic pace, recording as many as 10 episodes (two weeks’ worth) in just two days.

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Alex Trebek, long-running ‘Jeopardy!’ host, dies at 80

Read full article: Alex Trebek, long-running ‘Jeopardy!’ host, dies at 80

FILE - This May 5, 2019, file photo shows Alex Trebek gestures while presenting an award at the 46th annual Daytime Emmy Awards in Pasadena, Calif. Jeopardy! host Alex Trebek died Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, after battling pancreatic cancer for nearly two years. Trebek died at home with family and friends surrounding him, Jeopardy! I’ve loved and revered Alex Trebek since I can remember. He taped his daily “Jeopardy!” shows at a frenetic pace, recording as many as 10 episodes (two weeks’ worth) in just two days.

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'Jeopardy!' returns with new setup and new role for Jennings

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is returning for its 37th season, with greater social distance between Alex Trebek and the contestants, and a new role for all-time great contestant Ken Jennings. The casting of contestants was done entirely online for this season, which was shot without a studio audience. Jennings, the record-setting contestant who won on 74 straight shows and took last year's Jeopardy! as a contestant, Im delighted to have the opportunity to remain involved with my favorite show, Jennings said in a statement. Im still in on all the action, but I dont have to worry about phrasing things in the form of a question anymore.

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Kelly Clarkson, Alex Trebek among Daytime Emmy nominees

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LOS ANGELES The first season of The Kelly Clarkson Show received Daytime Emmy Awards nominations for best entertainment talk show and host, while Jeopardy! veteran Alex Trebeks nod for best game show host could give him a second consecutive win in the category. General Hospital earned a leading 23 nominations Thursday, including best daytime drama, lead actress nods for Finola Hughes and Maura West, and lead actor nods for Steve Burton and Jon Lindstrom. Other top nominees are Days of Our Lives with 22 bids, The Young and the Restless with 21 and The Bold and the Beautiful with 13. The Kelly Clarkson Show will compete with The Ellen DeGeneres Show; GMA3; Live with Kelly and Ryan and The Talk." The 47th annual Daytime Emmys, airing June 26 on CBS, are skipping a theater ceremony because of the coronavirus and will be presented virtually.

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Trebek chokes up on 'Jeopardy!' after contestant's heartfelt message

Read full article: Trebek chokes up on 'Jeopardy!' after contestant's heartfelt message

During the "Final Jeopardy" round, Trebek asked contestants for their answers. In place of the word love, Gaur wrote a heart. Trebek announced he had stage 4 pancreatic cancer in March. Pancreatic cancer is often deadly and goes undiagnosed until late stages. World Pancreatic Cancer Day is November 21.

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Alex Trebek Gets Emotional After 'Jeopardy!' Contestant Shares Message of Support in Final

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Alex Trebek has hosted hundreds of episodes of Jeopardy!, but he's never had a final answer like this one. And on Monday's episode of the "Tournament of Champions," he got a sweet message of support from contestant Dhruv Gaur. During the show's "Final Jeopardy" segment, Gaur decided to forgo writing in his question, instead writing "We You, Alex!" Alex Trebek getting choked up during Final Jeopardy today messed me all the way up. Alex Trebek Admits His Skills Have 'Started to Diminish' Amid Pancreatic Cancer Battle Embed Code RestartRELATED CONTENT:Alex Trebek Makes Cancer PSA on 'Jeopardy!'

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Teen 'Jeopardy!' champ donates $10K in Trebek's honor

Read full article: Teen 'Jeopardy!' champ donates $10K in Trebek's honor

tournament this summer, taking home $100,000, and he's donating some of his winnings to cancer research in honor of his new buddy Alex Trebek. In time for Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month, the 18-year-old donated more than $10,000 for pancreatic cancer studies at the Knight Cancer Institute in Oregon. Gupta's donation will also promote early detection of pancreatic cancer -- something Trebek himself advocated for in an October PSA. The legendary host announced his stage 4 pancreatic cancer diagnosis in March. Ever the brainiac, Gupta sneaked a math reference into his gift: $10,314.

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Alex Trebek's cancer PSA: 'I wish I had known sooner'

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(CNN) - Alex Trebek is working hard to raise awareness about the pancreatic cancer he is battling. host, who announced his stage 4 diagnosis in March, has teamed with the World Pancreatic Cancer Coalition for a new public service announcement. He shares that in most countries, pancreatic cancer is "the only major cancer with a five-year survival rate in the single digits." "I wish I had known sooner that the persistent stomach pain I experienced before my diagnosis was a symptom of pancreatic cancer," he says in the video. World Pancreatic Cancer Day is Nov. 21, 2019.

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Alex Trebek hints his cancer may end time at 'Jeopardy!'

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(CNN) - After months of battling pancreatic cancer, Alex Trebek is hinting that his long tenure as host of "Jeopardy!" Trebek told CTV he has begun to get sores inside his mouth from the chemotherapy, which makes it difficult to enunciate. In March, he announced that he had been diagnosed with Stage 4 pancreatic cancer, which has a 5-year survival rate of 9%. "The thought of the pancreatic cancer does not frighten me," he told LaFlamme. So, hey, I've lived a good life, a full life, and I'm nearing the end of that life.

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New 'Jeopardy!' contestant on historic winning streak

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(CNN) - Please update your records, because there's a new member in the pantheon of Jeopardy! Jason Zuffranieri, a math teacher from Albuquerque, New Mexico, just won his 15th straight Jeopardy! That puts him at #5 on both the all-time earnings list (he's netted $418,343 so far) and the all-time consecutive games list. "But I'm certainly going to try my best, and try to limit my mistakes and maximize my winnings. If Zuffranieri wants to rise among the ranks of Jeopardy legends, he certainly has his work cut out for him, but you can watch him try for #16 during the next Jeopardy!

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Alex Trebek back in chemotherapy after 'numbers went sky high'

Read full article: Alex Trebek back in chemotherapy after 'numbers went sky high'

"Jeopardy!" host Alex Trebek presents the Hart Memorial Trophy during the 2019 NHL Awards at the Mandalay Bay Events Center on June 19, 2019, in Las Vegas. (CNN) - Alex Trebek says he has restarted chemotherapy on his doctor's orders. "And my numbers went sky high, much higher than they were when I was first diagnosed. Trebek recently returned to work and talked to "GMA" about the toll the disease, including pain, fatigue and depression.

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Alex Trebek Returns to 'Jeopardy!' After Completing Chemotherapy

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Alex Trebek will be back to grilling contestants on Jeopardy! The shows 36th season is currently in production and in a new video, Trebek tells Jeopardy! Trebek first shared the news of his diagnosis this past March, jokingly revealing at the time that his Jeopardy! Truth be told I have to, because under the terms of my contract I have to host Jeopardy! Host Alex Trebek Gets Standing Ovation at NHL AwardsAlex Trebek Says Some of His Tumors Have Shrunk by Half and He's 'Near Remission'Vanna White Says Alex Trebek Has a 'Will to Conquer' Cancer After Diagnosis (Exclusive)

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Alex Trebek finishes chemo, goes back to work on 'Jeopardy!'

Read full article: Alex Trebek finishes chemo, goes back to work on 'Jeopardy!'

(CNN) - Alex Trebek is back at work taping the new season of "Jeopardy!," five months after being diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer. In a new video for "Jeopardy!" "Let me tell you, it's going to be a good year," Trebek said in the video. He continued to tape episodes for season 35 -- featuring James Holzhauer's remarkable winning streak -- while undergoing treatment in the spring. At the time, he quipped that "I have to" beat the disease "because under the terms of my contract, I have to host 'Jeopardy!'

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