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Anderson Cooper, Savannah Guthrie, Dr. Oz To Guest Host Jeopardy!
"Jeopardy!" producers announced a rotating cast of guest hosts following the death of longtime host Alex Trebek.
CULVER CITY, CA — CNN anchor Anderson Cooper, "Today" co-anchor Savannah Guthrie, CNN chief medical correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta and television host Dr. Mehmet Oz will be guest hosts of "Jeopardy!" executive producer Mike Richards announced this week.
A donation will be made to the host's charity of choice equaling the cumulative winnings of the contestants during the weeks they serve as guest host.
"Jeopardy!" is turning to guest hosts to fill the role held by Alex Trebek since its syndicated revival began in 1984. Trebek died Nov. 8 from pancreatic cancer at the age of 80.
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Richards announced Jan. 13 Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers, former "Today" host Katie Couric, actress Mayim Bialik and "60 Minutes" correspondent Bill Whitaker would be guest hosts.
The dates when the guest hosts will be hosting were not announced.
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Richards will host for two weeks following the conclusion of the episodes guest-hosted by Ken Jennings.
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