Ken Jennings announced as interim Jeopardy! host

Jeopardy! announced that Ken Jennings will be the first interim host for the game show when it returns to the studio after Thanksgiving.

“Alex believed in the importance of Jeopardy! and always said that he wanted the show to go on after him,” Executive Producer Mike Richards said in a statement. “We will honor Alex’s legacy by continuing to produce the game he loved with smart contestants and challenging clues. By bringing in familiar guest hosts for the foreseeable future, our goal is to create a sense of community and continuity for our viewers.”