Why did LeVar Burton not get the host of Jeopardy?
Why did LeVar Burton not get the host of Jeopardy? And while the actor hosted the show briefly in July, it turns out that a more permanent position on the series wasn’t what he wanted. As Burton revealed to Trevor Noah — via NBC News — guest-hosting “Jeopardy!” helped him realize that he didn’t want the gig ultimately.
What was Jeopardy’s announcement?
The search for Alex Trebek’s successor as “Jeopardy!” host is officially over: Sony Pictures Television announced Wednesday that Mayim Bialik and Ken Jennings, who split hosting duties throughout the past season, have each closed and signed deals to become a permanent host of the show going forward.
Is LeVar Burton coming back to Jeopardy?
LeVar Burton is retiring his quest to become the next “Jeopardy” host. While on “The Daily Show With Trevor Noah,” Burton explained why he’s no longer interested in the gig, which is now shared by Mayim Bialik and Ken Jennings after former executive producer Mike Richards’ firing.
Who will be the permanent new host of Jeopardy?
hosts Ken Jennings and Mayim Bialik will become the show’s official hosts after filling the roles temporarily following the 2020 death of former longtime host Alex Trebek. “In Mayim and Ken, we have two outstanding hosts at the beginning of their Jeopardy!
