JEOPARDY! fans have taken a step back to discuss Ken Jennings' hosting and his tendency to occasionally get short with contestants. The former champion , 50, was named sole successor to Alex Trebek after Mayim Bialik , 48, was let go from the series. Jeopardy!'s 40th season will end at the end of July, meaning Ken is about to wrap on first season as the show's sole host.
Fans took to an internet thread discussing how he's grown into his role as the late Alex's successor. A viewer titled their Reddit post, "How do you like Ken?" They explained, "I like Ken, good personality. However my family and i have noticed on several occasions that he kind of gives rude remarks and facial expressions to players.
" They clarified in all caps, "IN SOME CASES, NOT ALWAYS." The user added, "He's a smart guy, there’s no denying that; however, I feel like his intelligence shows as the host, and when a contestant responds wrongly, he gives them a look, like 'How did you not know that?'" Dozens of other fans buzzed in to defend Ken and argue that while he can come off as curt, that's exactly how Alex was as host. "He's sassy, but so was Trebek," one user replied.
"Yeah, it almost feels like an intentional homage to Trebek when Ken does it, so I don't mind," explained another. "Trebek was way more sassy," wrote a third. "Indeed, my wife and I are watching Ken's run right now, and Alex is top-tier sassy.
Always making little jokes at the contestant's expense. A fourth agreed, "Ken is a lot nicer a.
