Only one person is worthy of succeeding Alex Trebek on Jeopardy!: Ken Jennings

Vulture

"All 30 clues on Jeopardy!’s board know that Ken Jennings, the certified greatest of all time, is the only worthy successor to Trebek, and we’re writing this post because Jennings is way too nice to say it himself," says Devon Ivie. "But don’t take our word for it. Jeopardy! has been tacitly grooming Jennings for greater things over the past few months, with the GOAT joining the show this season as a vague 'consulting producer' who gets free rein over presenting special video categories, developing projects, and collaborating with writers on clues — in addition to regularly being featured in episodes. In fact, when Vulture asked Jennings earlier this year about his interest in one day becoming Trebek’s replacement, he was pleased that fans considered him to be the natural successor." “It’s very flattering,” he responded, “because I’m such a huge fan of the show.” Ivie adds: "Everyone else, please just buzz away."

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• Around the Horn's Tony Reali pitches his ESPN colleague Mina Kimes to host Jeopardy!: "I'd want someone polar opposite to Trebek, because you are never going to fill those shoes," tweeted Reali of Kimes, whom one sportsbook lists as a potential Trebek successor. "Often shows go to comedians because funny rules, but in this role it's more the sense of humor -than the humor- that abides. Intellect and relatability and elocution is what is needed most."