Alex Trebek says he will stop hosting Jeopardy! when I start slipping as cancer prognosis worsens – Yahoo Entertainment
The pandemic has put production on Jeopardy! on hold — but Alex Trebek says he’ll continue to host so long as he’s able.
As his long-running quiz show pivots to re-airing vintage episodes after exhausting its supply of pre-coronavirus tapings, the beloved TV host has spoken to the New York Times about his treatment for stage 4 pancreatic cancer and how it will impact his future with Jeopardy!
“It’s a quality program, and I think I do a good job hosting it, and when I start slipping, I’ll stop hosting,” said Trebek, who assured fans earlier in the week that he’s “doing well” as he continues treatment.
Having celebrated surviving one year since his diagnosis in March — something only 18 percent of those with his diagnosis do — the Canadian-American presenter is now looking forward to two ne...