“Jeopardy!’s” Ken Jennings has no plans to step down from his “extremely enjoyable job” as host of the lengthy working recreation present.
Jennings, 51, spoke to TV Insider to advertise his upcoming look on “Who Desires to Be a Millionaire,” the place he mentioned his future on the present.
“Historically, it’s not a job you retire from. I didn’t know on the time, however now that I’ve just a few years underneath my belt, I feel I perceive why Alex needed to do it,” Jennings mentioned within the interview. “It’s simply such an extremely enjoyable job.”
“I actually really feel very fortunate that I’m nonetheless a part of the “Jeopardy!” household in any case these years. And I’ve, I’ve no plans to hold it up,” he added.
“Jeopardy!” employed Ken Jennings in 2021
Jennings took over as one of many hosts of “Jeopardy!” in 2021, following longtime host Alex Trebek’s death from pancreatic cancer. Trebek hosted the present from 1984 till his dying in 2020.
Jenning cut up co-hosting duties alongside “The Massive Bang Principle” actress Mayim Bialik, till 2023 when Bialik was fired in 2023.
Government Producer Michael Davies beforehand mentioned that Bialik was let go as a result of the present wanted extra consistency and that “Ken actually received the job,” according to People.
Jennings first appeared on “Jeopardy!” as a contestant in 2004, profitable a document 74 consecutive video games. He additionally ranks as the top player who earned the best winnings throughout an everyday season, and the second highest earner of all time (together with tournaments), with $4.3 million in winnings which incorporates tournaments.