'Jeopardy!' Fans Weigh in on David Faber's Stint as Guest Host

Stephanie Downs

08/08/2021 05:33 pm EDT

David Faber's time as the latest Jeopardy! guest host wrapped up on Friday. How did the CNBC host handle hosting duties? Jeopardy! fans wasted no time in weighing in on how he handled the task.

Faber's stint as the latest Jeopardy guest host has largely been overshadowed by the news about the quiz show's possible permanent replacement for the late Alex Trebek. Variety reported that Mike Richards, one of Jeopardy!'s executive producers, was in advanced negotiations to become the permanent host. Since then, fans have voiced their thoughts on Richards possibly becoming the full-time host. It turns out that not everyone is on board with it.

Still, viewers took time this week to speak out on Faber's Jeopardy! hosting abilities. Based on the tweets about the matter, many fans wouldn't mind it if the CNBC host got the permanent gig.

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"I enjoyed several of the guest hosts immensely (hi Ken & Mayim!) but this week with @davidfaber is the first time I felt like I was watching regular old Jeopardy and not guest host auditions," one fan pointed out. "Would love to see him seriously considered for the job."

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Another fan noted of Faber's popularity, "Seems like David is the sleeper hit! He'd make an excellent host - fluid pacing, just the right amount of banter, and authoritative without being condescending."

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Yet another viewer would be happy to see Faber getting the full-time job, as they wrote, After seeing so many hosts, figured the choice was clear already, but really surprised by
@davidfaber. Pace and personality felt really great watching as a viewer. Could definitely see him taking up the mantle.

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"Before this week I had never heard of David Faber. After this week I am convinced he should be the permanent host," this Twitter user shared. "He is so genuine. Communicates well with the contestants and has a calming effect for anyone watching him, which is just what I need."

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Clearly, fans were impressed by Faber. As one viewer put it, "I like David Faber as host. Very impressive! He was as smooth as silk. Really fast and didn't stumble once! And he even threw in a 'huzzah' once! Loved it!"

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Many fans noted that Faber was a natural as the latest Jeopardy host, with one writing, "@davidfaber was one of my favorite guest hosts. He was so natural and easy to watch. Guess it helps being on live TV every day. Well done."

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One fan put it simply, as they wrote on Twitter about Faber, "I thought @davidfaber was great. Well done."

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