'Jeopardy' Fans Respond to Ken Jennings' First Night as Official Host
09/14/2022 02:48 pm EDT
Intro Change
While the new introduction may seem like a subtle change, it clearly meant a lot to fans. Some thought that in the last two years, Jeopardy has not been giving Jennings due credit for his role in promoting the show and making it fun to watch.
Preference
Many fans have a preference between Jennings and Bialik, and some even say that they only watch the show when one or the other is hosting. Those that prefer watching Jennings were pleased to see that he would helm the first streak of episodes.
Confusion
Fans who have not followed entertainment news very closely can be forgiven for not understanding the hosting situation at Jeopardy this season. Many live-tweeted the new episode with a false impression or just plain old confusion.
Successor
For many fans, the ideal Jeopardy host should simply share the most in common with Trebek. Many felt that Jennings meets that criteria better than anyone else.
Memories
Fans looked back on Jennings' long history on Jeopardy as a contestant and a host.
About the Game
Some fans felt that the debate about the perfect host was overblown, as Jeopardy is less about the person at the podium and more about the people playing the game – as well as the game itself.
'Thank You, Alex'
Finally, some fans noticed that Jennings dropped his sign-off "thank you, Alex" this season. There were mixed feelings on this change.
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