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Ken Jennings is returning to ‘Jeopardy!’ — but will he be the permanent host?

Sony confirmed with the Deseret News that Jennings will return to host ‘Jeopardy!’ on July 18

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Ken Jennings will return to host “Jeopardy!” on July 18. Sony confirmed with the Deseret News that Jennings will return to host ‘Jeopardy!’ on July 18.

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After two years of COVID-19 restrictions, “Jeopardy!” announced it is finally welcoming back live audiences for Season 39 — and tickets for some of the first shows back have already sold out.

According to the show’s website, “Jeopardy!” is filming for its upcoming season as early as Aug. 2, and fans can’t help but wonder: Will “Jeopardy!” have a permanent host in place by then?

Season 37 saw 16 guest hosts come and go, and this current season — which runs through July 29 — has been a rotation between hosts Ken Jennings and Mayim Bialik. Last month, the show’s executive producer, Michael Davies, said an official hosting announcement would come “very, very soon,” Variety reported.

On Thursday, a source with Sony told the Deseret News the show does “not have an update on a host announcement.”

Sony was able to confirm, however, that Jennings will return to the hosting lectern on July 18.

Will Ken Jennings be the permanent host of ‘Jeopardy!’?

Jennings, who had a legendary 74-game winning streak in 2004, returns to hosting “Jeopardy!” on July 18 and will likely finish out the show’s 38th season.

Both Jennings and Bialik have expressed interest in becoming the full-time host, the Deseret News reported. Earlier this year, fans speculated Jennings may become the host when he announced he was leaving the trivia show “The Chase.”

Shortly after winning the “Greatest of All Time” tournament in 2020, Jennings told the Deseret News that hosting the show was “absolutely a dream job.”

Jennings was the first person to host “Jeopardy!” following Alex Trebek’s death, and his debut was a huge success. During his first week, he brought in an average of 10.3 million viewers, the Deseret News reported. Of all the 16 guest hosts who filled in for the show’s 37th season, Jennings had the highest ratings.

When will ‘Jeopardy!’ announce a permanent host?

“Jeopardy!” has yet to announce a permanent host, but a decision will likely come near the end of July, when Season 38 concludes and the show gets ready to tape its upcoming season.

Ken Jennings as the host of “Jeopardy!” Jennings recently opened up about being named a co-host along with actress Mayim Bialik.

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Since Alex Trebek’s death, “Jeopardy!” — a show that hasn’t changed much over the years — has taken fans on a bit of a roller coaster ride.

Everyone from Aaron Rodgers to Katie Couric to Dr. Oz to LeVar Burton took turns hosting the beloved quiz show. Sony then announced that Mike Richards, who was the executive producer of “Jeopardy!” at the time, would take on the permanent position as host. Nine days later, Richards resigned as host. Several days after that, he was fired from his executive producer role. Ken Jennings and Mayim Bialik then emerged as co-hosts for the majority of Season 38, which saw an explosion of “Jeopardy!” super champs — including Amy Schneider’s 40-game winning streak and Matt Amodio’s 38 victories.

Now, nearly two years since Trebek’s death, “Jeopardy!” is stabilizing once again. Last week, the show announced that Jennings and Bialik have signed deals to continue hosting the show, the Deseret News reported.

What did Ken Jennings say about hosting ‘Jeopardy!’?

Not long after “Jeopardy!” made the announcement, Jennings — who had a 74-game winning streak in 2004 and won the “Jeopardy!” Greatest of All Time tournament in 2020 — opened up about what this moment means to him.

Jeopardy! has been a big part of my life since I was a kid, and I take the show and its legacy very seriously. It’s been a singular honor to be associated with the talented staff and crew there for the past 18 (!) years.

— Ken Jennings (@KenJennings) July 28, 2022

“‘Jeopardy!’ has been a big part of my life since I was a kid, and I take the show and its legacy very seriously,” he shared on Twitter. “It’s been a singular honor to be associated with the talented staff and crew there for the past 18 (!) years.

“I’m not a professional broadcaster, obviously,” Jennings continued. “I still get nerves out there every single show. But I was lucky enough to watch Alex host Jeopardy! for decades — about as well as the job could possibly be done. I hope a drop of that Trebekian perfection slips through sometimes.”

When does the new season of ‘Jeopardy!’ begin?

Jennings will kick off Season 39 of “Jeopardy!” from September through December, Davies said in his statement. The highly anticipated Tournament of Champions — featuring several contestants from this past season who had spectacular runs, including Schneider and Amodio — will run during this time.

And Jennings can’t wait.

“An unprecedented lineup of super-champs …and a few surprises,” he wrote on Twitter. “If you’re a Jeopardy! fan, even a casual one, you’re not going to want to miss this.”

Bialik will then take over as host in January, although it’s unclear how long she will host due to her commitments to the sitcom “Call Me Kat.” The “Big Bang Theory” star will also host “Celebrity Jeopardy!” the “Jeopardy!” National College Championship and other new tournaments.

“We know you value consistency, so we will not flip-flop the hosts constantly and will keep you informed about the hosting schedule,” Davies said.

“Jeopardy!” is welcoming back live audiences for Season 39 — and tickets for some of the first shows back have already sold out.

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