when legendary Danger! Host Alex Trebek passed away in 2020, producers scrambled to find a suitable replacement. First to take his place behind the iconic lectern was Ken Jennings, who shared hosting duties with Mayim Bialik in the game show’s first dual-host era.
However, after many months of working together to accomplish the impossible task of filling Alex Trebek’s shoes, Bialik revealed that she would be stepping down as host of the syndicated edition of Danger!
On December 15, Mayim Bialik released a statement about her breakup with the beloved show. “As the holidays begin in Hollywood, I have some Danger! news,” Bialik wrote on Instagram. “Sony has informed me that I will no longer be hosting the syndicated version of Danger!“
Bialik’s departure from Danger! he pushed Ken Jennings into full-time hosting duties. Now, the show’s new official host is speaking out about the sudden loss of his co-host.
“It took me by surprise, because I loved working with my Mayim and I’m going to miss her. “I can’t speak to her decision-making process or her opinions on the matter.”
Ken Jennings on being ‘Jeopardy!’ full-time Host
Despite his shock at the loss of Mayim Bialik, Ken Jennings is “just a fan of Danger!” in the heart. As a result, he is happy to take his growing role on the show in stride.
“But for my part, I’m just a fan of Danger!,” he said. “I’m always delighted to be the host when they call me. I feel very lucky to have been considered for this job without being a host.”
Like any Danger! fan, Ken Jennings knows that Alex Trebek is a once-in-a-lifetime talent. He is synonymous with the show and, therefore, irreplaceable. But Jennings’ goal has never been to replace Trebek. Instead, he simply hopes to make the game show icon proud.
“It’s a little strange trying to bring back a former contestant as host, and I’ve obviously been learning as I go,” Jennings admitted. “But I loved growing up with Danger! where Alex was the host of that show for almost 38 years, and people just felt like he was part of their family, and it’s impossible to fill those shoes. But it is a great honor and I hope to continue doing it for 37 more years, when he is a very, very old man.”
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