Where is Ken Jennings?
KEN Jennings first filled in as the temporary host of Jeopardy after Alex Trebek passed away in 2020.
Trebek is still considered an irreplaceable legend in the eyes of Jeopardy! fans everywhere, but Ken Jennings has quickly become a crowd favorite.
Where is Ken Jennings?
On December 15, 2023, Jennings' former co-host, Mayim Bialik, took to her Instagram profile to announce she is no longer a part of the "Jeopardy! family."
"I have some Jeopardy! news," she shared in a .
"Sony has informed me that I will no longer be hosting the syndicated version of Jeopardy!"
She continued: "I am incredibly honored to have been nominated for a primetime Emmy for hosting this year and I am deeply grateful for the opportunity to have been a part of the Jeopardy! family."
It was then announced that Ken Jennings would take over as the only host for the show.
Following the host shake-up, Jennings spoke with regarding Mayim's exit.
"It took me off guard, because I loved working with my Mayim and I’m gonna miss her," he said.
"I can't speak to her decision-making process or her opinions about it. But on my end, I'm just a fan of 'Jeopardy!' and I'm always delighted to host when they call upon me."
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He continued: "I just feel extremely lucky to have even been considered for this job as a non-broadcaster."
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Who is Ken Jennings?
Before becoming such a staple on the Jeopardy! game show stage as a host, Ken Jennings was already part of another popular reality TV show, The Chase.
It premiered in 2014, giving contestants in groups of three the chance to earn money based on their trivia knowledge.
Jennings served as one of the main hosts who charmed participants with his comedic timing during its four-season run.
According to Jennings currently has a net worth of around $4 million.
Part of his wealth comes from the fact that he was once a Jeopardy! contestant himself.
He won over $2.5 million during his 75-episode streak.