There is no debate about who will host “Jeopardy!” An ITV reboot is in the works.
After longtime host Alex Trebek passed away in November 2020, Sony allowed more than a dozen guest hosts to take the stage to find the right shoes to fill the position.
After much controversy, “The Big Bang Theory” alum Mayim Bialik and “Jeopardy!” Tournament of Champions winner Ken Jennings was eventually chosen to mark the team’s hosting duties for the foreseeable future.
Fortunately, it looks like there will be little hosting drama when ITV revives the iconic game show, which has tapped Stephen Fry to host.
Stephen Fry Taps To Host ITV’s ‘Jeopardy!’ Reboot In UK
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As reported by Deadline, Stephen Fry has been tapped to host the reboot of ITV’s “Jeopardy!” in the UK The daytime series will air a 20-part order featuring the same format as the television show in the US
In each round, contestants are presented with trivia clues that are expressed as answers and must be answered correctly in the form of questions. While there are only two rounds in the regular US version of the game, there will be three rounds of “Jeopardy” in the UK version, similar to how there are three rounds of the game in “Celebrity Jeopardy!”, which is also hosted by Mayim Bialik.
The beloved game show first appeared in the UK on Channel 4 in the late 1980s. It also appeared on ITV and Sky in the 1990s. ITV has said that Fry will bring a “modern twist to the cult classic” in a press release announcing the new series.
Stephen Fry Says He’s ‘Dizzy With Joy’ To Host ‘Jeopardy!’ For UK Audience
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In his own statement, Fry said, “In the United States, Danger! is a different phenomenon. Whenever I’m in America, I make an effort to catch it every weekday. The idea of hosting it in the UK makes me giddy with joy. A dedicated quiz nation like ours, I hope, welcomes this unique and endlessly rewarding game.”
ITV Head of Entertainment Katie Rawcliffe added, “There is no one better to host this classic game show than Stephen, who brings knowledge and entertainment to all our viewers.”
While that’s good news for “Jeopardy!” fans in the UK, there’s also good news for “Jeopardy!” fans living in the US Earlier this year, Deadline reported that both “Jeopardy!” and “Wheel of Fortune” has been renewed for the 2027-2028 season.
‘Danger!’ And ‘Wheel Of Fortune’ Has Been Renewed Through 2028
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Two of the most successful longtime game shows on the air, “Jeopardy!” and “Wheel of Fortune,” have been renewed for five more seasons, which means they will go through at least 2018. This will put “Wheel of Fortune” in its 45th season and “Jeopardy!” in the 44th.
Deadline reports that “Jeopardy!” is the most-watched show in syndication with approximately nine million viewers each week. Meanwhile, “Wheel of Fortune” – still hosted by Pat Sajak and Vanna White – is said to be the second most-watched same-day entertainment show on TV after “60 Minutes.”
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In a statement, Steve LoCascio, President of CBS Media Ventures, said, “Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy! is the crown jewel of syndication, drawing a larger audience than almost any primetime broadcast show. This new deal is a testament to the power of this show and the power of broadcast television. Viewers and advertisers alike love this show, and we’re excited that this deal continues the brand’s legacy for years to come.”
Debra O’Connell, President of Disney Networks, further said, “We are thrilled to extend our long-term relationship with Jeopardy! and Wheel of Fortune. These beloved shows are national treasures that we are proud to bring to the country’s top local markets alongside ABC’s award-winning, market-leading news and entertainment shows.”
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Suzanne Prete, EVP Game Shows for Sony Pictures Television, added, “We’re excited to continue working with our great partners at ABC and CBS to bring two of the world’s most iconic game shows to loyal fans across the country. ABC stations have added tremendous value to Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy! franchise, and we couldn’t be happier to continue our long relationship with them.”
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