This new set of Jeopardy! hosts includes two names that have been touted for the show ever since Trebek’s death last year. Burton was the subject of a fan petition to become the host of the show, while Stephanopoulos reportedly expressed his interest in fronting the series to producers shortly after Trebek’s death.
Jeopardy! guest host line-up
The following guest hosts have already finished their stints on the show:
Ken Jennings: January 4 - February 19Mike Richards: February 22 - March 5Katie Couric: March 8 - March 19Dr. Mehmet Oz: March 22 - April 2Aaron Rodgers: April 5 - April 16
The following line-up had already been announced:
Anderson Cooper: April 19 - April 30Bill Whitaker: May 3 - May 14Mayim Bialik: May 31 - June 11Savannah Guthrie: June 14 - June 25Dr. Sanjay Gupta: June 28 - July 9
Earlier in the month, it was announced that former champion Buzzy Cohen will return to host the show’s latest Tournament of Champions from May 17-28. After winning over $400,000 on the show across nine games in 2016 and in the 2017 Tournament of Champions, this guest-hosting stint marks his retirement as a Jeopardy! Player.
Mike Richards, who alongside being a guest host of the show is also its executive producer, said of Cohen’s stint: “Buzzy has been where each of these champions is, so we think it’ll be comforting for the contestants to see a familiar face behind the lectern. We will miss seeing him compete, but we look forward to seeing how he uses his quick wit and personality as guest host.”
George Stephanopoulos: July 12 - July 16
The Good Morning America co-anchor first made headlines among Jeopardy! fans back in November 2020, after The Wrap reported his representatives were lobbying for him to take the late Trebek’s place.
Robin Roberts: July 19 - July 23
Following on from Stephanopoulos will be his GMA co-anchor Robin Roberts, who will become the first woman of color to take the hosting spot on the show.
LeVar Burton: July 26 - July 30
The Reading Rainbow host and Star Trek actor quickly became a fan favorite to take Trebek’s place after his death. Nearly 250,000 people have signed a Change.org petition asking for him to be named the permanent host.
Burton previously spoke to Newsweek about him hosting the show. “I think I could continue his legacy, I think I would do it proud,” Burton said. “Yeah, I think I would bring myself and my skills and my life experience. I believe that I will be honoring Alex’s legacy by standing on the podium.”
David Faber: August 2 - August 6
The CNBC Squawk on the Street co-host is the latest former Celebrity Jeopardy! champion to guest host the show, following on from Anderson Cooper and Aaron Rodgers.
After the news that he was guest-hosting was announced, Faber gave a very Jeopardy!-ready response to the news on Twitter. He wrote: “He is the least well known out of an incredible group of guest hosts, but promises not to disappoint Jeopardy’s many fans. Correct response: This guy!”
Joe Buck: August 9 - August 13
Fox NFL and MLB sportscaster and world series play-by-play announcer Joe Buck will be the final guest host of the show’s 37th season.
