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LeVar Burton Says ‘The Fix Was In’ On ‘Jeopardy!’ Hosting Gig

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LeVar Burton is still mending after getting passed up for the full-time role of “Jeopardy!” host. Last year, Burton served as one of the rotating guest hosts of “Jeopardy!” in the aftermath of Alex Trebek’s death.

Producers ultimately settled on record-setting “Jeopardy!” winner Ken Jennings and “Big Bang Theory” star Mayim Bialik as hosts.

Now, Burton argues that he was never truly in the mix despite being a candidate. READ MORE: Canadian ‘Jeopardy!’ Champ Mattea Roach Wins 21st Game “The truth is it was my favourite game show,” Burton tells Newsy‘s “In The Loop” ahead of Wednesday’s episode. “It really was.

I mean, I watched that show since I was in the third grade and Art Fleming was the host. And I honestly thought that I was well-suited for it.

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