Alex Trebek suggests he could leave as host of Jeopardy! soon

Alex Trebek may be leaving Jeopardy! soon.

According to a recent interview with TMZ’s Harvey Levin, the 78-year-old game show host and Ontario native said that there is a “50/50 and a little less” chance he will stay on as host Jeopardy! when his contract expires in 2020.

And while most Canadians will think Trebek is irreplaceable, the quiz-master himself offered a couple of ideas as to who could take over the hosting job if/and when he retires.

One of his choices is LA Kings’ announcer Alex Faust, who said he was “flattered” by Trebek’s choice.

I guess there are worse ways to randomly see your name show up on TMZ! 🤷🏻‍♂️

I’m flattered by Mr. Trebek’s kind words, and delighted to hear he’s a big @LAKings fan! 👑

— Alex Faust (@alex_faust) July 30, 2018

The second option Trebek suggested was CNN Legal Analyst Laura Coates.

“Incredibly honored & humbled Jeopardy Alex Trebek 1) knows who I am 2) thinks I’d be a great host of my fave game show ever that I grew up watching w/ my family & still watch w/ my own kids (who saw him say this & now think I’m a genius),” tweeted Coates.

Incredibly honored & humbled @Jeopardy Alex Trebek 1) knows who I am 2) thinks I’d be a great host of my fave game show ever that I grew up watching w/ my family & still watch w/ my own kids (who saw him say this & now think I’m a genius) #Dying https://t.co/qdMxWc9g5e via @TMZ

— Laura Coates (@thelauracoates) July 30, 2018

We hope there’s a Canadian in the running…

Perhaps Seth Rogen could volunteer for the job?

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