# Who should be the next host of "Jeopardy!"? **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Tags:** reality-or-game-show\ **Created:** [November 12, 2020, 8:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-should-be-the-next-host-of-jeopardy/925460 "2020-11-12T20:49:50Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 37
**Author:** ![Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/7cd45c/32.png) [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elendil_s_Heir)\ **Post date:** [August 22, 2021, 4:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-should-be-the-next-host-of-jeopardy/925460/724 "2021-08-22T16:05:03Z")
I think I’d rank my preferences LeVar Burton first, Ken Jennings second, and Mayim Bialik third. But I’d be happy with any of them, really. And see: > **[Now who will be the new 'Jeopardy!' host? | CNN Business](https://www.cnn.com/2021/08/21/media/jeopardy-who-will-be-the-next-host/index.html)** > > Sources say Ken Jennings is now the hands-down favorite for the "Jeopardy!" host job. "They have to give it to him now, don't they?" one TV agent said. ---
**Author:** ![Dewey\_Finn](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dewey_finn/32/4222_2.png) [@Dewey\_Finn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dewey_Finn)\ **Post date:** [August 22, 2021, 4:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-should-be-the-next-host-of-jeopardy/925460/725 "2021-08-22T16:17:17Z")
Well that answers my question. That CNN article says they’ll have guest hosts starting tomorrow. ---
**Author:** ![Bootb](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/e19b73/32.png) [@Bootb](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bootb)\ **Post date:** [August 22, 2021, 8:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-should-be-the-next-host-of-jeopardy/925460/726 "2021-08-22T20:01:02Z")
> [@Just\_Asking\_Questions](#): > > I was surprised how much I like Mayim B as a host. (Never watched any programs, I mean TV shows, she was in). Plus having a woman host would be at least a small step into dragging this country up into the late twentieth century. So I guess all the female politicians, generals, judges, doctors, etc. mean absolutely nothing. ---
**Author:** ![panache45](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/panache45/32/64_2.png) [@panache45](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/panache45)\ **Post date:** [August 22, 2021, 8:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-should-be-the-next-host-of-jeopardy/925460/727 "2021-08-22T20:14:33Z")
AFAIK, Buzzy is still available. And he did a much better job than LaVar Burton. Or Ken Jennings, for that matter. ---
**Author:** ![Arcite](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/67e7ee/32.png) [@Arcite](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Arcite)\ **Post date:** [August 22, 2021, 8:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-should-be-the-next-host-of-jeopardy/925460/728 "2021-08-22T20:54:30Z")
Did any of you Burton boosters actually watch his episodes? He was awful. Terrible. I can’t fathom how anybody could want him to be the host unless they don’t like Jeopardy. And why can only about 50% of people spell his first name? ---
**Author:** ![Procrustus](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/procrustus/32/2994_2.png) [@Procrustus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Procrustus)\ **Post date:** [August 22, 2021, 9:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-should-be-the-next-host-of-jeopardy/925460/729 "2021-08-22T21:43:11Z")
> [@panache45](#): > > AFAIK, Buzzy is still available. And he did a much better job than LaVar Burton. Or Ken Jennings, for that matter. I agree. He was fun, without dominating the stage. Just the right amount of personality for the role. To be honest, I thought most were perfectly acceptable. ---
**Author:** ![Dung\_Beetle](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dung_beetle/32/7945_2.png) [@Dung\_Beetle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dung_Beetle)\ **Post date:** [August 23, 2021, 12:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-should-be-the-next-host-of-jeopardy/925460/730 "2021-08-23T00:59:21Z")
Yes. He’s my top choice also. ---
**Author:** ![panache45](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/panache45/32/64_2.png) [@panache45](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/panache45)\ **Post date:** [August 23, 2021, 2:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-should-be-the-next-host-of-jeopardy/925460/731 "2021-08-23T02:28:51Z")
And Buzzy’s eyes didn’t keep popping out, like LaVar’s. There were times when I thought he had an intermittent goiter. ---
**Author:** ![Arcite](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/67e7ee/32.png) [@Arcite](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Arcite)\ **Post date:** [August 23, 2021, 2:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-should-be-the-next-host-of-jeopardy/925460/732 "2021-08-23T02:49:19Z")
I wish there were a way to express, phonetically, the overly-exuberant, high-pitched way Burton would exclaim “yes!” when a contestant got a clue right, just to remind everyone of how annoying it was. ---
**Author:** ![aceplace57](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/aceplace57/32/3500_2.png) [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Post date:** [August 23, 2021, 3:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-should-be-the-next-host-of-jeopardy/925460/733 "2021-08-23T03:03:32Z")
I’m surprised Meredith Vieira hasn’t gueest hosted. She was very good on Millionaire. ---
**Author:** ![kenobi\_65](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kenobi_65/32/13178_2.png) [@kenobi\_65](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kenobi_65)\ **Post date:** [August 23, 2021, 3:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-should-be-the-next-host-of-jeopardy/925460/734 "2021-08-23T03:22:57Z")
> [@aceplace57](#): > > I’m surprised Meredith Vieira hasn’t gueest hosted. She currently has a gig as a game show host, with a competing network. She’s been host of a syndicated game show, produced by Fox, called \*[25 Words or Less](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/25_Words_or_Less_(game_show))," since 2019. ---
**Author:** ![aceplace57](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/aceplace57/32/3500_2.png) [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Post date:** [August 23, 2021, 3:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-should-be-the-next-host-of-jeopardy/925460/735 "2021-08-23T03:35:04Z")
I didn’t realize that show was still in production. Oh well, I’m glad she’s still working. ---
**Author:** ![Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/7cd45c/32.png) [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elendil_s_Heir)\ **Post date:** [August 23, 2021, 1:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-should-be-the-next-host-of-jeopardy/925460/736 "2021-08-23T13:59:47Z")
LeVar Burton wasn’t ideal during his brief run, I will concede, but I think he’d grow into the role. ---
**Author:** ![Just\_Asking\_Questions](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/ba9def/32.png) [@Just\_Asking\_Questions](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Just_Asking_Questions)\ **Post date:** [August 23, 2021, 2:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-should-be-the-next-host-of-jeopardy/925460/737 "2021-08-23T14:44:18Z")
> [@Bootb](#): > > So I guess all the female politicians, generals, judges, doctors, etc. mean absolutely nothing. You just being a contrarian, or do you actuallly believe women have achieved anything near equality in 2021? ---
**Author:** ![Gyrate](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/gyrate/32/3588_2.png) [@Gyrate](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gyrate)\ **Post date:** [August 23, 2021, 3:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-should-be-the-next-host-of-jeopardy/925460/738 "2021-08-23T15:59:14Z")
I wonder if Coates would audition if offered, or if it’s now a bit of a poisoned chalice. ---
**Author:** ![Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/7cd45c/32.png) [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elendil_s_Heir)\ **Post date:** [August 23, 2021, 4:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-should-be-the-next-host-of-jeopardy/925460/739 "2021-08-23T16:39:16Z")
Ooo, how about this guy?: > ---
**Author:** ![FairyChatMom](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/fairychatmom/32/21906_2.png) [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Post date:** [August 23, 2021, 4:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-should-be-the-next-host-of-jeopardy/925460/740 "2021-08-23T16:42:25Z")
> [@panache45](#): > > AFAIK, Buzzy is still available. He’s always been my first choice, even tho I was dreading his stint. I found him annoying as a contestant, but I thought he did an excellent job as host. I keep hoping… ---
**Author:** ![commasense](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/commasense/32/3017_2.png) [@commasense](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/commasense)\ **Post date:** [August 23, 2021, 6:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-should-be-the-next-host-of-jeopardy/925460/741 "2021-08-23T18:04:52Z")
This just in (NYT, paywalled): [Mayim Bialik will fill in as a ‘Jeopardy!’ guest host.](https://www.nytimes.com/2021/08/23/business/mayim-bialik-jeopardy-host.html) > Sony said on Monday that Ms. Bialik would host this week’s tapings of “Jeopardy!” in Culver City, Calif., 15 episodes in all. The company said it had resumed its search for a permanent replacement for Mr. Trebek, it but has not revealed a formal list of candidates. > “As we move forward with production on this season of ‘Jeopardy!’, additional guest hosts will be announced,” Sony said in a statement on Monday. ---
**Author:** ![Bootb](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/e19b73/32.png) [@Bootb](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bootb)\ **Post date:** [August 24, 2021, 12:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-should-be-the-next-host-of-jeopardy/925460/742 "2021-08-24T00:45:21Z")
> [@Just\_Asking\_Questions](#): > > You just being a contrarian, or do you actuallly believe women have achieved anything near equality in 2021? I was just pointing out, that – contrary to what you apparently believe – whether or not a woman is chosen to host a prominent game show is hardly a major sign of equality and progress or lack thereof. ---
**Author:** ![Just\_Asking\_Questions](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/ba9def/32.png) [@Just\_Asking\_Questions](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Just_Asking_Questions)\ **Post date:** [August 24, 2021, 1:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-should-be-the-next-host-of-jeopardy/925460/743 "2021-08-24T01:52:06Z")
> [@Bootb](#): > > I was just pointing out, that – contrary to what you apparently believe – whether or not a woman is chosen to host a prominent game show is hardly a major sign of equality and progress or lack thereof. So, women not being chosen equally for jobs is not an indicator of lack of equality. Oh kay. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-should-be-the-next-host-of-jeopardy/925460.md?page=36) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-should-be-the-next-host-of-jeopardy/925460.md?page=38)