Screen Rant

  • Alex Trebek has hosted Jeopardy! since 1984 1 / 8

  • NBC will eventually need to replace Trebek after he retires. 2 / 8

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  • Could current record-breaking contestant James Holzhauer be the perfect choice? 3 / 8

  • Jeopardy James will soon become the all-time earner. 4 / 8

  • Trebek was recently diagnosed with stage 4 cancer but he's responding to treatment. 5 / 8

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  • He only has a few more years on his contract so NBC will soon need a new host. 6 / 8

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  • Holzhauer has knowledgeable capabilities on the game show. 7 / 8

  • He also gives some of his earnings to charities, making him a fan favorite. 8 / 8

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