Jeopardy! host Alex Trebek: How long he’s been hosting, retirement, cancer diagnosis, contract and possible replacements

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Alex Trebek has hosted quiz show “Jeopardy!” since 1984.

• Trebek announced in March 2019 that he has been diagnosed with Stage 4 pancreatic cancer.
• In November 2018, Trebek signed a contract extension with “Jeopardy!” to remain as its host through 2022.
• As of March 2019, Trebek says he plans to continue his hosting duties during his treatment.
• “Jeopardy!” typically tapes an entire week of shows (five day’s worth) in one day — and films only two days per week, with some hiatuses and breaks worked in to the schedule.
• Reports of possible replacements for Trebek began surfacing before Trebek inked his extension — among them is Brad Rutter, one of the show’s most prolific and highest earning contestants.
• Rutter’s team also won the “All Stars” team tournament the show completed airing in celebration of its 35th anniversary season.