It’s one of the most popular games shows and is hosted by a Canadian.
What is Jeopardy?
After an unprecedented break because of COVID-19, ”Jeopardy” return tonight for a 37th season.
Long-time host, Sudbury-born Alex Trebek says he’s excited about getting back to work, even as he continues battling pancreatic cancer.
”I feel good and I feel excited,” says the 80-year-old Trebek.
”We are the first, I believe, quiz show I believe to come back on the air in the COVID-19 era.”
The game show taking precautions to keep everyone safe, introducing a new physical distanced set with spaced out podiums.
Trebek will stay at the host podium instead of coming over to talk with the contestants.
Ken Jennings, the record-setting champ who won on 74 straight shows and captured last year’s ”Jeopardy! The Greatest of All-Time” title, is now a consulting producer.
He’ll appear on-air with his own video categories, develop projects and be a public ambassador for the show.