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by Alex Trebek

I’m a big opera fan, and I’ve had a lot of fun on those occasions when I have had the chance to don an opera costume to present clues.

So, we thought it would be natural to work with the costume shop of New York’s Metropolitan Opera on a Halloween-inspired category, since they have been so terrific to work with in the past. Sort of, “If…

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Jeopardy! and Alex Trebek’s family have donated a portion of the late game show host’s wardrobe to The Doe Fund, a nonprofit organization that provides paid work, housing, vocational training, continuing education, and comprehensive social services to underserved Americans with histories of addiction, homelessness, and incarceration.

“During his last day on set, Alex extolled the virtues of everyone opening up their hands and their hearts to those who are suffering,” Jeopardy! Executive Producer Mike Richards said. “Donating his wardrobe to those who are working to rebuild their lives is the perfect way to begin to honor that last request.”

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by Billy Wisse, Jeopardy! head writer

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Aaron Rodgers steps up to the lectern on Monday, April 5, 2021, for a two-week stint as Jeopardy!'s fifth guest host. His credentials? He knows and loves the game. Fans will remember that he won Celebrity Jeopardy! in 2015 but his story goes much deeper than that.

Here are five…

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In the waning moments of the 2015 Jeopardy! Tournament of Champions, Alex Trebek looked at Alex Jacob and said, "this was the most dominant performance by anyone in any of our tournaments." An impressive compliment to be sure, but it's important to consider TOC champions before Alex Jacob in order to understand the gravity of Alex Trebek's statement. He is now in the…

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While it is Aaron Rodgers’ first time stepping behind the lectern as a “Jeopardy!” guest host — the NFL star is no newcomer to the game. 

In 2015, Rodgers added “Celebrity Jeopardy!” champion to his list of titles after defeating “Shark Tank” panelist Kevin O’Leary, and then-astronaut Mark Kelly (currently a U.S. senator from Arizona).

Rodgers,…

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Aaron Rodgers Wins 2015 ‘Celebrity Jeopardy!’ Tournament | JEOPARDY!

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Lin-Manuel Miranda: author, composer, and star of “Hamilton.”

by Rocky Schmidt, Jeopardy! Supervising Producer

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Aaron Rodgers Final Jeopardy!: "Who Wanted to Kick that Field Goal?" + Extended Postgame Chat

Remember 2021’s NFC Championship Game when Green Bay lost to Tampa by 5 points? So does Jeopardy! guest host Aaron Rodgers. And our 2-day champion Scott surprises him with the question that’s still on his  — and everyone’s mind.

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8/13/21 – The total amount in charitable contributions on behalf of the Season 37 guest hosts’ appearances comes to $2,974,227.

Each guest host brings their unique talents to our game when they arrive at our studio. But aside from the opportunity to play a game that they each have a personal connection to, they’re also motivated by a strong incentive; the…

Guest Host: Joe Buck

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What would you do if you won Jeopardy!? Consider all you would have gone through – you dominated the online test, nailed the interviews, and the practice round is in your rearview. Now you’re on air. Next stop: the title of Jeopardy! champion and a big pile of cash, right?