“Jeopardy!” champ Ken Jennings, 46, has been brought on as a consulting producer for the long-running quiz show, leading some fans to speculate he’s preparing to take over as host for an ailing Alex Trebek, 80.Jennings, who recently defeated the show’s all-time best contestants, will present some video categories, develop projects, find new contestants and be a general ambassador for the show when it returns on Monday, Sept.
14. His first video category will air the following day, TV Line reported.His new gig caps a 16-year history with the show. He started out with a bang, breaking the show’s record for longest winning streak at 74 victories, and went on to appear in multiple championship tournaments.
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