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George Stephanopoulos’ Rep Lobbies to Become Next Host of ‘Jeopardy!’

Posted on 11/9/20 at 2:46 pm
Posted by WPBTiger
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Posted on 11/9/20 at 2:46 pm
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Following Alex Trebek’s death on Sunday at age 80, George Stephanopoulos’ reps are already lobbying for the ABC News anchor to become the next host of the hit game show “Jeopardy!,” a highly placed person with knowledge of the situation told TheWrap.

Stephanopoulos’s agent did not respond to TheWrap’s request for comment, but a knowledgeable individual close to the “Good Morning America” co-host denied that he was “actively” pursuing the role. However, the highly placed person told TheWrap that Stephanopoulos has his eye on the lucrative position and that his team was lobbying hard at ABC, where he serves as ABC News’ chief anchor and political correspondent.


I will take who would cause the total demise of Jeopardy if selected as a host for $1000.
Posted by Salmon
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Posted on 11/9/20 at 2:48 pm to
people are going to hate whoever they hire, so it doesn't really matter

Jeopardy is going to die a slow death now
Posted by Captain Crown
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Posted on 11/9/20 at 3:10 pm to
Posted by Saint Alfonzo
Member since Jan 2019
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Posted on 11/9/20 at 3:16 pm to
No one likes little Georgie and it's just like his smarmy arse to lobby for this job a day or two after Alex died. The public backlash will show ABC it would be a poor choice.
Posted by wildtigercat93
Member since Jul 2011
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Posted on 11/9/20 at 3:19 pm to
Tim Robinson or bust

Already has game host experience

Posted by SSpaniel
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Posted on 11/9/20 at 3:20 pm to
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George Stephanopoulos’ Rep Lobbies to Become Next Host of ‘Jeopardy!’
Posted by Miganey
Austin, Tx
Member since Feb 2013
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Posted on 11/9/20 at 3:40 pm to
Jim Parsons

This post was edited on 11/9/20 at 3:43 pm
Posted by Backinthe615
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Posted on 11/9/20 at 3:42 pm to
Posted by Bigtime92
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Posted on 11/9/20 at 3:57 pm to
Norm Macdonald please.
Posted by Fewer Kilometers
Baton Rouge
Member since Dec 2007
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Posted on 11/9/20 at 4:01 pm to
Trebek swore it would be a woman.

Though his pick was a different guy hated by the right.
Posted by SEClint
New Orleans, LA/Portland, OR
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Posted on 11/9/20 at 4:18 pm to
Steve Martin or Tom Hanks
Posted by kywildcatfanone
Wildcat Country!
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Posted on 11/9/20 at 5:06 pm to
He would be a terrible choice. Punchable face.
Posted by Bench McElroy
Member since Nov 2009
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Posted on 11/9/20 at 7:35 pm to
I want a no-name to be Trebek’s replacement at Jeopardy instead of a big-name celebrity. With the exception of Regis Philbin, well-known celebrities tend to be terrible game show hosts.
Posted by beauchristopher
new orleans
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Posted on 11/9/20 at 9:19 pm to
I got a buddy who watches every single episode of Jeopardy and could definitely be on the show and he said George Stephanopoulos is way too political.

I agree that Stephanopoulos is too political. It needs to be someone more universally liked, IMO.
Posted by chinese58
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Member since Jun 2004
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Posted on 11/9/20 at 9:32 pm to
I watch some of it most every day.

I think personable people that have experience running a panel type show is what I'd look for.

Maybe someone who hosts a news show. Do they have any people on news shows that just host, and don't argue?

A talk show host does most of the same things a game show host does.

People I could stand in the role from sports:

Chris Fowler and Rece Davis both have experience with hosting College Gameday, a show with multiple players they have to keep on cue time, etc. They were never the stars on the show.

Kay Adams does the same thing really well, on The NFL Network morning show Good Morning Football.

It almost has to be someone that will take a back seat to the contestants.

Posted by bah humbug
Member since Nov 2011
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Posted on 11/9/20 at 9:36 pm to
It’ll be a woman or non-white. Or a gay.
Posted by vodkacop
Louisiana
Member since Nov 2008
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Posted on 11/10/20 at 2:42 am to
frick him wheres ken?
Posted by LuckyTiger
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Posted on 11/10/20 at 6:11 am to
quote:

George Stephanopoulos’ reps are already lobbying for the ABC News anchor to become the next host of the hit game show “Jeopardy!




Posted by HailToTheChiz
Back in Auburn
Member since Aug 2010
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Posted on 11/10/20 at 6:28 am to
They just need to "kill" the show. Give trebek the honor of being the last host.

Posted by Woolfman_8
Old Metairie
Member since Oct 2018
2072 posts
Posted on 11/10/20 at 8:54 am to
Jesus.... he is only 5’5”
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