Continue to Hollywoodlife () SKIP AD
Hollywood Life Logo Image

Hollywood Life

Today's Top Stories

  • Britney Spears ans sons
    See Pic

    Britney Spears’ Sons Preston, 15, & Jayden, 14, Are Taller Than Her In Rare Family Photo

  • adele
    See Pics

    Adele, Rebel Wilson, & More Stunning Celebrity Weight Loss Transformations

  • jennifer lopez
    SHOP

    Jennifer Lopez’s Hairstylist Just Launched A $45 Hair Mask That Will Gave You Silky Hair

Hollywood Life
  • Home
  • News
  • Entertainment
  • Celebrity Bios
  • Beauty
  • Fashion
  • Shopping
  • Celebrity News
  • World News
  • Exclusives
  • Politics
  • Celebrity Babies
  • Opinions
ALL NEWS
  • Vivica A. Fox Fires Back After Troll Tells Her To Wear ‘Clothes That Fit’: I Look ‘Fabulous’

  • Kim Kardashian Heads To The Beach In Sexy Bikini Days After Filing For Divorce From Kanye West

  • Jane Fonda, 83, Admits She’s ‘Happy To Embrace’ Letting Her Hair Go Grey: See Before & After Pics

  • Award Shows
  • At The Movies
  • TV
  • Music
  • Sports
  • Sex & Relationships
  • Holidays
  • Entertainment Features
  • Podcast
  • Oscar Contenders
ALL ENTERTAINMENT
  • Elisabeth Moss

    When Does ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ Return For Season 4?

  • Post Malone’s Cover Of Hootie & The Blowfish To Celebrate Pokemon’s 25th Anniversary Is An Instant Hit

  • Nick Jonas Blasts Off In Search Of A Human Connection On Cosmic New Bop ‘Spaceman’

  • Taylor Swift
  • Rihanna
  • Selena Gomez
  • Kim Kardashian
  • Kylie Jenner
  • Kendall Jenner
  • Justin Bieber
  • Miley Cyrus
  • Gigi Hadid
  • Khloe Kardashian
  • Jennifer Lopez
  • Angelina Jolie
  • Harry Styles
  • Kourtney Kardashian
ALL CELEBRITY BIOS
  • kylie jenner

    5 Sexy Latex Pants Under $130 That Look Just Like Kylie Jenner’s

  • Vivica A. Fox Fires Back After Troll Tells Her To Wear ‘Clothes That Fit’: I Look ‘Fabulous’

  • One Of These $50 Pendant Necklaces Loved By Taylor Swift & More Celebs Sells Out Every Minute

  • Fragrance
  • Hair Care
  • Health
  • Makeup
  • Nails
  • Beauty Features
  • Skincare
  • Makeover
  • Diet & Fitness
ALL BEAUTY
  • jennifer lopez

    Jennifer Lopez’s Hairstylist Just Launched A $45 Hair Mask That Will Gave You Silky Hair Like The Star

  • Brad Pitt Shows Off Longer Hair In A Ponytail During Rare Sighting — Pics

  • Get A Full Body Workout On-The-Go With These Amazingly Convenient Pilates Rings

  • Red Carpet
  • Weddings
  • Fashion Features
  • Shopping
ALL FASHION
  • kylie jenner

    5 Sexy Latex Pants Under $130 That Look Just Like Kylie Jenner’s

  • One Of These $50 Pendant Necklaces Loved By Taylor Swift & More Celebs Sells Out Every Minute

  • Over 1,000 People Say This Comfy Thermal Underwear Set Keeps Them Warm All Winter Long

  • Share This Article
  • Reddit
  • LinkedIn
  • WhatsApp
  • Email
  • Print
  • Talk
Next Up

Julie Cypher: 5 Things To Know About Melissa Etheridge’s Ex Who She Shared Late Son Beckett With

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • YouTube
  • Newsletters
  • Search Close

Trending

  • Bonnie Says
  • Celeb Babies
  • TV
  • Celeb Galleries
  • Podcast
  • Tiger Woods
Search

NewsExpand Menu

  • Celebrity News
  • World News
  • Exclusives
  • Politics
  • Celebrity Babies
  • Opinions
  • Rock The Vote

EntertainmentExpand Menu

  • Entertainment Features
  • TV
  • Award Shows
  • At The Movies
  • Music
  • Sports
  • Sex & Relationships
  • Podcast
  • At Home With...

BeautyExpand Menu

  • Fragrance
  • Hair Care
  • Health
  • Makeup
  • Nails
  • Skincare
  • Beauty Features
  • Diet & Fitness
  • Shopping

FashionExpand Menu

  • Red Carpet
  • Weddings
  • Fashion Features
  • Shopping

TrendingExpand Menu

  • Bonnie Says
  • TV
  • Celeb Galleries

About UsExpand Menu

  • About Us
  • Writer Bios
  • Scoops, Tips & Corrections
  • Subscribe To Newsletter
  • Contact Us

Celebrity ProfilesExpand Menu

  • Kim Kardashian
  • Kylie Jenner
  • Justin Bieber
  • Selena Gomez
  • Taylor Swift
  • Rihanna
  • Kendall Jenner
  • Miley Cyrus
  • Gigi Hadid
  • Jennifer Lopez
  • Angelina Jolie
Follow Us
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • YouTube
  • Newsletters
Alerts & Newsletters
  • Jobs
  • Scoops & Corrections
  • Terms of Use
  • Privacy Policy
  • California Privacy Rights
  • AdChoices
  • Data Policy
  • Do Not Sell My Personal Information
© 2021 Penske Media Corporation
  • Entertainment
  • TV
  • Alex Trebek
Interview
May 14, 2020 8:18AM EDT

‘GMA’s George Stephanopoulos Reveals Whether He’d Host ‘Jeopardy!’ If Alex Trebek Stepped Down

george stephanopoulos
Shutterstock
Alex Trebek
'Good Morning America' TV show, New York, USA - 21 Feb 2019
Alex Trebek attends the SNL 40th Anniversary Special at Rockefeller Plaza, in New York
SNL 40th Anniversary Special - Arrivals, New York, USA
Alex Trebek
'JEOPARDY!' THE GUINNESS BOOK OF RECORDS NUMBER 1 GAME SHOW OF ALL TIME, LOS ANGELES, AMERICA  - 01 NOV 2005
Alex Trebek at the NAB Broadcasting Hall of Fame Awards at the Encore Wynn Hotel, in Las Vegas
NAB Broadcasting Hall of Fame Awards - , Las Vegas, USA - 09 Apr 2018 View Gallery View Gallery 17 Photos.
Alyssa Norwin
Deputy Editor of New York City
  • Share This Article
  • Reddit
  • LinkedIn
  • WhatsApp
  • Email
  • Print
  • Talk

In a new interview, George Stephanopoulos opened up about the possibility of him hosting ‘Jeopardy!’ whenever Alex Trebek leaves the popular game show.

George Stephanopoulos, 59, would potentially be down to host Jeopardy! If the opportunity ever presents itself. As of right now, there are no plans for current host, Alex Trebek, to actually leave the show. However, when the day does come, George is admittedly interested in the position, he told Howard Stern during an interview on the host’s SiriusXM radio show on May 13. Howard pointed out that he thinks George would have the “intellectual capacity” to host the game show, which has been done by Alex since 1984.

“I think it would be a lot of fun, but I like what I’m doing, too,” George, who co-hosts Good Morning America and works as a chief anchor for ABC News, said. “I am not going to be Shermanesque about it. It’s a great show. It’s very flattering. Big shoes to fill.” Howard urged George to consider it, though. He pointed out that hosting Jeopardy! certainly wouldn’t “damage [George’s] reputation” because it’s “for brighter people” and would “make [him] look good.”

In March 2019, Alex revealed that he had been diagnosed with stage IV pancreatic cancer. He vowed to fight the disease, despite a poor prognosis. By that May, he updated fans to let them know that he was responding well to treatment. In March 2020, one year after his diagnosis, he revealed that he would be continuing vicious chemotherapy treatments to fight to survive for his family.

alex trebek
Shutterstock

Production on Jeopardy! was shut down amidst the coronavirus pandemic. However, there will be a month of new episodes airing beginning on Monday, May 18, all of which were filmed before the production shutdown. Two weeks will be dedicated to the Teachers Tournament, while the other two weeks will include normal episodes featuring returning players. Alex served as host for all of the previously-filmed episodes. Jeopardy! plans to announce plans for a summer schedule in the upcoming weeks.

Click to Subscribe to Our HollywoodLife Daily Newsletter to get more celeb news.
  • Share This Article
  • Reddit
  • LinkedIn
  • WhatsApp
  • Email
  • Print
  • Talk
Alex Trebek George Stephanopoulos Jeopardy

More Alex Trebek News:

  • Alex Trebek Candidly Reveals His Struggles With 'Depression' After Surviving 1st Year With Cancer   
  • Alex Trebek Jokes That 'Jeopardy!' Contestant Is A 'Loser' & Fans Crack Up -- 'He's A Savage'
  • Alex Trebek, 79, Busts Out Lizzo's ' Truth Hurts' On 'Jeopardy' Amid Fight With Pancreatic Cancer 

Most Read

Britney Spears’ Sons Preston, 15, & Jayden, 14, Are Taller Than Her In Rare Family Photo

Britney Spears ans sons

Tiger Woods’ Girlfriend: 1st Photos Of Erica Herman Visiting Him In The Hospital After Scary Crash

Erica Herman

David Bowie’s Daughter, 20, Claps Back At ‘Piece Of Trash’ Troll Who Hated On Her Swimsuit Pic

david bowie iman

Miley Cyrus Looks Incredible In Low-Cut Tank Top While Makeup-Free In New Photos

Miley Cyrus

Kourtney Kardashian Stuns In Bra Top & Sheer Covering For Wild Night Out With Kim — Pics

Kourtney Kardashian

Have news, pics or video on a breaking news story?

Send us your Tip

Have news, pics or video on a breaking news story?

Send us your Tip

More From Our Brands

  • Ina Garten's Favorite Cookware Brand Just Dropped a Sleek New Collection & It's (Already!) on Sale at Williams-Sonoma
    SheKnows

    Ina Garten's Favorite Cookware Brand Just Dropped a Sleek New Collection & It's (Already!) on Sale at Williams-Sonoma

  • Solo Sex Positions to Try for a Seriously Incredible Weekend
    StyleCaster

    Solo Sex Positions to Try for a Seriously Incredible Weekend

  • Matt's Inside Line: Scoop on Legends, Flash, Million Things, Chicago P.D., Star, Good Girls, Manifest, NCIS: LA and More
    TVLine

    Matt's Inside Line: Scoop on Legends, Flash, Million Things, Chicago P.D., Star, Good Girls, Manifest, NCIS: LA and More

  • ‘Have You No Shame?’ Rep. Al Green Delivers Impassioned Speech on Equality Act
    Rolling Stone

    ‘Have You No Shame?’ Rep. Al Green Delivers Impassioned Speech on Equality Act

  • Kristin Cavallari’s Bodysuit, High-Rise Jeans & Classic Pumps Master Monochrome Styling
    FootwearNews

    Kristin Cavallari’s Bodysuit, High-Rise Jeans & Classic Pumps Master Monochrome Styling

    HollywoodLife

    • About Us
    • Accessibility Statement
    • Advertise With Us
    • Careers
    • Scoops & Corrections
    • Contact Us

    Legal

    • Privacy Policy
    • California Privacy Rights
    • AdChoices
    • Terms of Use
    • Data Policy
    • Do Not Sell My Personal Information

    News

    • Celebrity News
    • World News
    • Exclusives
    • Celebrity Babies

    Connect

    • Facebook
    • Twitter
    • Instagram
    • YouTube
SheKnows Media - Entertainment
© Copyright 2021 HollywoodLife, LLC, a subsidiary of Penske Business Media, LLC.
Powered by WordPress.com VIP
ad