The duo takes over for beloved host Alex Trebek, who died last year from pancreatic cancer.
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“It is true that I was asked if I would consider hosting the show,” he wrote in a memo to “Jeopardy!” staff Monday. “I was humbled and deeply honored. No final decisions have been made and discussions with me and other potential hosts are still ongoing. “I know I have mentioned this to you all before, but the choice on this is not my decision and never has been. Throughout this search, Sony’s top priority has always been to continue the incredible legacy you and Alex built. As you know, Alex always believed the game itself and the contestants are the most important aspects of the show, and that will continue to be the guiding principle as the decision is finalized.
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