Who's that? Faust, 31, does play-by-play for the Los Angeles Kings during NHL games. Juan Ocampo / NHLI via Getty Images Alex Faust Trebek mentioned the NHL broadcaster as a possible replacement. There is a strong attraction to younger candidates for this job." Alex Faust before a Los Angeles Kings game in 2017. They don't want a situation where a host leaves or retires after a few years. "Tom definitely fits the mold of what the show has had in the past, and there's a chance they'll go with what has already worked."īut, McNear adds, "They are looking for someone who can offer stability and have audiences feel comfortable with them. He's also hosted "Hollywood Squares" and has one Emmy for hosting "DWTS."Įxperts analyze: "Bergeron fits into a classic, broadcasters mode of the people who've hosted 'Jeopardy!' so far," says Nedeff. In addition to hosting "America's Funniest Home Videos" from 2001-15, he also held that slot on "Dancing With the Stars" from 2005-2020.
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Who's that? Bergeron, 65, has the most TV hosting experience of anyone who has been mentioned as a possible Trebek successor. "He's somebody who's synonymous with the show." Tom Bergeron hosting "Dancing with the Stars: All-Stars." Kelsey McNeal / ABC Tom Bergeron Why him? Aside from his vast knowledge and close association with the show, Jennings signed on with the show as a producer this season and has presented categories in pre-taped segments, which seemed to signal he was being groomed for the slot.Įxperts analyze: "He represents so much of what everyone would want in a 'Jeopardy!' host," says Claire McNear, author of the just-published " Answers in the Form of Questions: A Definitive History and Insider's Guide to 'Jeopardy!'" (Editor's Note: The book features a foreword by Jennings).
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