10 people who should be the new host of 'Jeopardy!'

Talia LakritzAug 24, 2021, 01:02 IST

From left to right: Laura Coates, LeVar Burton, and Ken Jennings.Amy Sussman/Getty Images, Clifton Prescod/CBS via Getty Images, Eric McCandless/ABC via Getty Images

"Jeopardy!" executive producer Mike Richards stepped down as host after past controversies surfaced.
Ken Jennings is reportedly a front-runner to replace him, while the fan favorite is LeVar Burton.
Here are 10 people we think would do a great job as the new "Jeopardy!" host.

Ken Jennings emerged as the new front-runner to replace executive producer Mike Richards after he stepped down as host.

Ken Jennings. Jeopardy Productions via Getty Images

Over 271,000 fans have signed a petition to make LeVar Burton the new host of "Jeopardy!"

LeVar Burton. Clifton Prescod/CBS via Getty Images

Mayim Bialik is already slated to host "Jeopardy!" primetime and spin-off specials, so she could take over daily hosting duties, as well.

Mayim Bialik. ABC

Green Bay Packers quarterback and "Celebrity Jeopardy!" champion Aaron Rodgers made a strong case to become the permanent host with his lively guest-host spot this season.

Aaron Rodgers. ABC

Green Bay Packers quarterback and "Celebrity Jeopardy!" champion Aaron Rodgers made a strong case to become the permanent host with his lively guest-host spot this season.

"Good Morning America" anchor Robin Roberts impressed audiences with her turn guest-hosting "Jeopardy!" this season.

Robin Roberts. D Dipasupil/Getty Images

Before his death, Alex Trebek named CNN legal analyst Laura Coates as a potential successor.

Laura Coates. Larry French/Getty Images for SiriusXM)

Trebek also named Los Angeles Kings announcer Alex Faust as someone he would like to see take over his role.

Alex Faust. Juan Ocampo/NHLI via Getty Images

It would be amazing to see Stephen Colbert read off clues to categories about his areas of expertise like the Bible or "Lord of the Rings."

Stephen Colbert. Scott Kowalchyk/CBS via Getty Images

Julie Chen has hosted "Big Brother" for over two decades, but she'd be a great "Jeopardy!" host too.

Julie Chen. CBS

Natalie Portman was voted "most likely to be a contestant on 'Jeopardy!'" in her high school yearbook. She'd be a great host, too.

Natalie Portman. Getty

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10 people who should be the new host of 'Jeopardy!'

Ken Jennings emerged as the new front-runner to replace executive producer Mike Richards after he stepped down as host.

Over 271,000 fans have signed a petition to make LeVar Burton the new host of "Jeopardy!"

Mayim Bialik is already slated to host "Jeopardy!" primetime and spin-off specials, so she could take over daily hosting duties, as well.

Green Bay Packers quarterback and "Celebrity Jeopardy!" champion Aaron Rodgers made a strong case to become the permanent host with his lively guest-host spot this season.

"Good Morning America" anchor Robin Roberts impressed audiences with her turn guest-hosting "Jeopardy!" this season.

Before his death, Alex Trebek named CNN legal analyst Laura Coates as a potential successor.

Trebek also named Los Angeles Kings announcer Alex Faust as someone he would like to see take over his role.

It would be amazing to see Stephen Colbert read off clues to categories about his areas of expertise like the Bible or "Lord of the Rings."

Julie Chen has hosted "Big Brother" for over two decades, but she'd be a great "Jeopardy!" host too.

Natalie Portman was voted "most likely to be a contestant on 'Jeopardy!'" in her high school yearbook. She'd be a great host, too.