Jim Gilligan can say he was the only contestant to bridge the gap between two different Jeopardy! eras. Wow.

@wannabeletsplayer2971

3 жыл бұрын

Technically our champion.from last season that has not defended yet zach can also kinda say that

@Orangemo

3 жыл бұрын

Amazing

@SomeGuyInNevada24

3 жыл бұрын

Actually the champ at the end of Season 36 is due to return once travel restrictions ease

@judyfiore2170

3 жыл бұрын

Very true! I was thinking the same thing! 👍🏼

Ken is doing real well here, a great host as well as contestant.

@Ad_lo2105

3 жыл бұрын

I think Alex would be proud, I hope Ken is eventually picked to be the new full-time host.

Here’s to another 30+ great years. Lets be honest, this was probably the best replacement we could’ve asked for.

@daringachne4364

3 жыл бұрын

Well not really Alex really wanted Betty white i mean she should have been the first guest host at least honor his wish 🥺

@cathylin6140

3 жыл бұрын

Cheers 🍻

@judyfiore2170

3 жыл бұрын

Too bad he’s just a temporary host.

@chadum96

3 жыл бұрын

He's only a guest host, at least for now. There are other guest hosts planned.

It feels weird hearing the introduction like this one , but let our idol Alex Trebek Rest In Peace with our Lord , he's in a much better place now 🙏💜

I vote Ken Jennings to be the next permanent host of “Jeopardy!” after Alex Trebek! Watching him dominate those 74 consecutive games in a row as a little kid brings me back memories! This guy is amazing!

@judyfiore2170

3 жыл бұрын

He doesn’t want the job.

@fable9159

8 ай бұрын

I think he does now since he is still doing it

I honestly never thought I would ever see the day. RIP.

You did a wonderful job Mr. Jennings! And thank you for that beautiful tribute to the late great Alex Trebek.

How many people had that little ache for the announcer to announce trebeck’s name and feel heartbroken that someone else came out ? 😭

Mister trebek would have wanted this to carry on. We love and miss you.

@hblanche

3 жыл бұрын

He DID want the show to carry on; he said so.

Ken is a fresh face and PERFECT...he has paid the dues!!!! No more policticans, hollywood or media people...just a fresh face, smart and personable...Ken Jennings!!!!!

@revinhatol

3 жыл бұрын

Political? Laura Coates Media? Alex Faust

The following program is rated G. Suitable for all ages.

I actually think he would be the perfect replacement.

I grew up in Alex,pure class A legend!!

Ken Jennings nailed it in his first episode of Jeopardy!

I started to cry at the beginning of this show. Because it’s the first time without Alex

Welcome to JEOPARDY, Ken Jennings. You did a wonderful job hosting tonight.

Ken is doing amazing for his first two host years. No one would replace Alex

& Welcome to the show, Ken! 🖥 📺👍 👏

😢Alex Trebek 1974-2020 🌪️😫 you are very missed!

The first episode without Trebek since 1984. Remember that Art Fleming was the original host.

I love Ken Jennings, his hosting gig is amazing since Game Show Network.

Alex is dearly missed but the choice for the right person to take over is PERFECT 👌. I hope Ken stays as the permanent host. He reminds me so much of Mr. Trebek. It was Ken’s time when Jeopardy was at it’s highest mark. Everyday for a looong period of time I looked forward to seeing Ken on the show. I’m sure Ken and Alex developed a strong bond. One can feel their pure admiration for each other! Lots of GOOD LUCK Ken!!!

It’s sad they took all the young Alex Trebek clips out of the globe

Jeopardy will never be the same. Can’t watch it without Alex.

Great introduction, barely skipped a beat from Johnny Gilbert's intro to Ken's appearance. The show must go on so we can heal and begin to smile and join in again. We can smile w/o you again; it just may take us awhile. Thanks to all for helping us remember Alex in so many ways.

@judyfiore2170

3 жыл бұрын

Nice words!♥️

R.I.P. Alex one of the Best there was in game show history

Johnny Gilbert is _STILL_ the host, for a few more years.

Beautiful speech Ken.😪 R.I.P. Alex.😩👌😔

We can't replace Alex Trebek. We can honor him by playing the game he loved. July 22, 1940 - November 8, 2020 (age) 80

Jennings is perfect for giving a tribute to Alex, but I am not convinced he is the perfect host for the show. Tribeck was so good. Just a great voice and professional performer.

Will never get used to this

@judyfiore2170

3 жыл бұрын

It’s a game show host.😂😂😂

Ken did a great job. Alex would be proud!

Ken Jennings hit it right on the head no one would ever replace Alex trebek this game show host of Jeopardy the only way to honor him is to play the game that we all love and that he loved himself. So I commend Ken Jennings for that. However, I wish he was the permanent host of jeopardy.

Rest in peace Alex. You were one of the great ones.

I teared up and couldn't finish watching

@fable9159

8 ай бұрын

Yeah Ken felt like he was going to cry since Alex was such a great host and got to be a contestant multiple times with Alex as host.

Good Job Ken Alex Is Watching Over You and the Jeopardy May He Rest in Peace and May His Legacy and Memories Be a Blessing😥😥👍

Ken did a great job but it will never be the same without Alex

Gracious Ken -well done sir!

Alex would be proud of you Ken. Rest in peace Mr. Trebek. You are sorely missed.

Great job Ken. We all loved Alex Trebek but I know he is very happy that Jeopardy will still continue. RIP Alex you will always be in my heart and prayers.

Jeopardy won’t be the same without Alex, but let’s face it, he had a great run. Was host for almost 40 years, stayed as the host even though he was advised to retire 8 years ago. Let’s embrace this new era of Jeopardy & warmly welcome Ken Jennings, who also was one of Alex biggest fans. We will get used to it.

It's a new era.

Ken did great and the show goes on!!!!

Ken did a great job yeah he was nervous but he has huge shoes to fill I hope they make him the permanent host

Alex would be proud of your performance 👏🥲

I had low expectations for Ken Jennings but he did a super job. Miss Alex but Ken was very much like Alex!

jim is the only contestant in show history to compete under 2 different hosts.

ken and katie will not compare

Goodbye, Alex Trebek.

There will never be another Alex Trebek.

@revinhatol

3 жыл бұрын

Keep honoring him.

If people think it's weird with Alex gone, imagine when Johnny Gilbert goes too. He's in his 90's, after all.

Thanks for the post...

Keep Ken permanently

Not sure if his personality fits being host full time, but he did a good job. RIP Mr. Trebek, forever a part of the soundtrack/movie to my life.

Ken did so well and seemed comfortable on the set

Great job for what you said about alex also great job one your first day on jeopardy. Keep up the good work on jeopardy and make Alex proud of you rest in peace Alex thank for all the good memories on jeopardy

Great job Ken. Alex is watching over you while doing the show up in heaven.

It's amazing how much nuance there is in reading clues and judging whether an answer is correct or not. I definitely noticed that Ken was faster reading the clues, but maintained clarity incredibly well. That could lead to far fewer games with clues left on the board. I also noticed one time where he didn't clarify a correct answer with a full name where Alex would have, but I was greatly impressed with Ken's ability to steer the show so adeptly. Kudos to him - if he doesn't get the permanent gig, someone will have had to put in a hell of a performance.

This was the start of Ken's journey as Jeopardy! host.

RIP Alex Trebek. He can never be replaced , but Ken Jennings should be his successor ! Sorry, I cant imagine Katie Couric doing this..

God blessings you ken we love you and thank god

He is good host ken Jennings. Alex we miss him but we have to move on

Alex did great as host! It will still be good, but certainly won't be the same without him!! :(

So surreal

Ken will fill the job well, but nobody will ever fill Alex's shoe's

I think Ken Jennings did a great job.

Miss you much Alex!!!

I felt Ken did a good job even though he appeared quite nervous, understandably so. No one will be as good as Alex but the show will continue to go on. We miss you Alex.

If anybody wants to see old Jeopardy! with Alex Trebek hosting you’ll find episodes on Netflix from Seasons 33 and 34, including contestants like Austin Rogers and Buzzy Cohen and other famous champions from the past 4 years.

I really like the new guy.

@fable9159

8 ай бұрын

Yeah he’s good and he won 74 games as a contestant and won the greatest of all time tournament after losing to Brad Rutter in other tournaments.

Hopefully Ken gets the host job on a permanent basis

First show with Ken Jennings as guest host

❤️❤️❤️

Ken Jennings seems like a nice guy but not seeing Alex Trebec host to show seems so strange to me. R.I.P. Alex.

Give me a thumbs up if you think Ken Jennings will do a good job!

Must’ve been hard for anyone to smile or concentrate. 😔

It's definitely some big shoes to fill!

I do not feel anybody could ever replace him, but I will give the person credit who is trying to. Not hearing his name tonight shortly I felt like I was stabbed in the stomach ! Life is tough we love and we lose and there is nothing that can be done about it. I hope someday we can all reunite with all our love ones !💕

rip alex

Full episode?

Betty White should have been the first guest host…for the first clue. Alex mentioned her once as a possible replacement, and I wish that wish had been honored.Yes, she cant be the full time host, but it would have been fitting to have her involved in some way.

@fable9159

8 ай бұрын

She can’t host she was almost 100 even after Alex’s last episode

Ken Jennings was on Jeopardy! In 2004

@marty6055

3 жыл бұрын

Mark, I am surprised that so many people misspell the name of the show. You are correct with your spelling of Jeopardy! (With an exclamation point.)

I was ok until Ken Jennings started talking about Alex Trebek 😭😭😭

@arthurcrunden6107

3 жыл бұрын

That brought tears to my eyes too

@judyfiore2170

3 жыл бұрын

Me, too! And then Ken got choked up and I started to tear up!😭

Ken is one pretty smart fella, but to me something is missing in his presentation. His voice and cadence just aren't right. I may get use to him or I may not. I like that they are supposed to try others before deciding on a final replacement. As others have said, they have an impossible task to replace Alex , but the show will go on and hopefully with a proper replacement.

We miss Alex for sure but I thought Ken Jennings did a good job

How many mess ups did Johnny make I wonder

This is deeply weird but I guess they didn’t have much of a choice. At least they kept a little reminder of him there.

First Episode With the new host

Ken has always been a smarmy little weasel. I do respect he gave a good intro in his debut but it's more than fair to say, I'm won't be watching Jeopardy for as long as Ken is host.

@amandar273

3 жыл бұрын

good for you?

I think he would make a great host and I know Alex would be proud

This is going to take a while to get used to.

If Gavin Mangus Comes to the Jeopardy Studio He will get lots of money The FBIS And The Police officers Search for Gavin Mangus

😔

I thought Ken did a good job.

The audience who watches the program should Give a Guest host a chance to prove themself. If the producers of the Program choose Ken Jennings then be happy with a host who has familiarity with the Game. A little nervousness can be expected from a Guest host like Ken Jennings.

Jeopardy will not be the the same with out Alex Trebek

They ought made Ken the new host They're not tho

I won’t watch when Katie is host

Can we trade Justin Trudeau and Justin Bieber for Alex Trebek and Neil Peart?

GILLIGAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 0:35