Grosse Pointe North High School graduate Jamie Ding saw his 31-game winning run on “Jeopardy!” come to an end Monday night, falling to fellow contestant Greg Shahade.

Greg Kihn, a rock and roll musician best known for his '80s hit songs “Jeopardy” and “The Breakup Song,” has died.

Students from Emerson School finished 13th out of 141 at a national quiz bowl tournament in Chicago in May.

Current “Jeopardy!” powerhouse Amy Schneider made history once again earlier this week when she won her 39th game, becoming the contestant with the second-most consecutive victories of all time.

A New York resident and “Jeopardy” contestant who was stumped this week by a clue about his state’s governor got a do-over.

After auditioning a number of guest hosts following the death of Alex Trebek, “Jeopardy!” has announced Mike Richards and Mayim Bialik as its hosts of the future.

With rumors swirling on the internet that “Jeopardy!” executive producer Mike Richards is going to replace the late and great Alex Trebek as host of the show, we wanted to know: Who was your favorite guest host over the past few months?

A front-runner has been revealed in the search for a permanent “Jeopardy!” host to replace the late Alex Trebek -- and they have since come under fire.

He may have been tough on ‘Jeopardy!,’ but ask anyone who came into contact with Alex Trebek and they’ll tell you he had a huge heart. Late ‘Jeopardy!’ host Alex Trebek is being remembered by fans and former contestants alike as his final episodes air on TV this week. Truth told: I have to, because under the terms of my contract, I have to host ‘Jeopardy!’ for three more years.”Trebek died on Nov. 8, 2020 at 80 years old. “None of us can imagine ‘Jeopardy!’ without Alex Trebek,” Jass said. Watch: ‘Jeopardy!’ shares moving tribute to Alex Trebek ahead of his final episode: ‘Forever in our hearts.

Alex Trebek’s final episode of “Jeopardy!” will air Friday night -- ahead of the show a moving tribute was shared with the public. His final five episodes were all taped in late October. READ: Here’s when Alex Trebek’s final ‘Jeopardy!’ episodes will air and what happens nextNext Monday, former champion Ken Jennings will appear as the first guest host on the show. Several news outlets are reporting that former news anchor Katie Couric has also signed on as a guest host. Watch the tribute to Alex Trebek below:Read more

DETROIT – Fans of “Jeopardy!” all across Metro Detroit have been sharing memories of Alex Trebek as his final shows air this week. One Metro Detroit mother and father have a very personal connection to the longtime host as their son made it from Wayne State to the “Jeopardy!” writer’s room. READ: Here’s when Alex Trebek’s final ‘Jeopardy!’ episodes will air and what happens nextSteven Dorfman’s parents said they noticed his gift for knowledge even back in his high school years. Alex Trebek came to Michigan from California to attend Steven Dorfman’s funeral. READ: A look at Alex Trebek’s most memorable ‘Jeopardy!’ momentsMany fans of “Jeopardy!” have been watching Alex Trebek’s final episodes all week long and Friday’s episode will be bittersweet.

DETROIT – As Alex Trebek’s final episodes of “Jeopardy!” air all this week we are taking a look back on the career that made him a true television icon. With more than 9,000 shows recorded, Trebek had plenty of memorable moments over the decades. For those unfamiliar with “Jeopardy!,” Trebek presented himself as scholarly, serious, reserved -- all business, but he was really a down-to-earth person who had a bit of a wacky sense of humor. There were a few unexpected events over the years on “Jeopardy!” -- even a handful of wedding proposals. Even at age 80 and in stage 4 pancreatic cancer, Trebek brought optimism to the show ever day.

In 2019, Alex Trebek made the difficult decision to share his cancer diagnosis with the public, but it raised awareness. By doing that, he raised so much awareness about pancreatic cancer. One of the issues with public awareness is that unfortunately the patients don’t live long enough to tell their story and to raise awareness,” Fleshman said. “It really allows people and the general audience to understand that pancreatic cancer is real, and it can affect you or it can affect me,” said Dr. David Kwon, clinical director of Henry Ford Pancreatic Cancer Center. Trebek died from pancreatic cancer about 20 months after he was diagnosed, but his shared journey has left a lasting impact.

Wednesday’s Jeopardy! episode did not air on Local 4 at its 7:30 p.m. scheduled time due to continuous news reports on the riot in Washington D.C. The episode will air at 7 p.m. Jan. 7, followed by the already scheduled Jan. 7 episode at 7:30 p.m. The episode is one of the last to feature longtime host Alex Trebek, who died in November.

DETROIT – As Alex Trebek’s final episodes of “Jeopardy!” air all this week we are taking a look back on the career that made him a true television icon. Here is how Trebek’s love of sports gave him a special connection to Detroit. Hockey is what made the Detroit connection with Trebek. Growing up he idolized the championship Red Wings of the 1950s and in particular hockey legend Gordie Howe. While Trebek had many fans in this country, he was a national hero in Canada especially among hockey fans.

Over the years, longtime “Jeopardy!” host Alex Trebek became part of the family for millions of Americans. READ: Alex Trebek’s final JEOPARDY! episodes air this weekREAD: Trebek urges support for COVID-19 victims in 1 of last showsHe was nominated for an Emmy Award 32 times. He won seven Daytime Emmys for outstanding game host, most recently, this past spring, when he told the audience he was concerned that his win might be a result of sympathy for battle with cancer. “When Alex got sick, when he got diagnosed, it was like a family member getting sick.

“Jeopardy!” will air Alex Trebek’s final week of episodes at the beginning of January, starting today. The final episode with Trebek as the host will air Friday. UPDATE: ‘Jeopardy!’ Jan. 6 episode to air at 7 p.m. Jan. 7Friday’s episode will include a special tribute to the life and work of Trebek, who hosted the quiz show for more than 36 years. Catch these special episodes today through January 8th at 7:30 p.m. on Local 4. Click here to read more about Alex Trebek’s Final “Jeopardy!” episodes.

The programming schedule for the final episodes of “Jeopardy!” with host Alex Trebek has been revealed, along with the plans for the show after those have aired. Trebek’s final episodes“Jeopardy!” will air Trebek’s final week of episodes at the beginning of January, starting Monday (Jan. 4). The final episode with Trebek as the host will air Jan. 8. Episodes will continue airing Monday, Jan. 11, with guest host Ken Jennings at the helm. “There will only ever be one Alex Trebek, but I’m honored to be helping Jeopardy!

It’s still hard to believe that the iconic host of “Jeopardy!”, Alex Trebek, died Sunday after a long battle with cancer. It most certainly did, and the show’s Twitter account tweeted back that the picture made Trebek smile. Today we honor Alex Trebek. Alex Trebek did nothing but make you feel cool for being smart for 30 minutes every day for 36 years. And he stands up and it’s Alex Trebek.

DETROIT – Longtime “Jeopardy!” host Alex Trebek died Sunday morning at his home after a long battle with cancer. READ: Longtime “Jeopardy!” host Alex Trebek dies at 80 after long battle with cancerTrebek was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in March 2019, and he continued to host Jeopardy! He hosted “Jeopardy!” for 37 years, recording more than 8,000 episodes. He holds the record for most game show episodes hosted by the same person. He continued working after his diagnosis, he never asked for sympathy.

Alex Trebek, the iconic host of Jeopardy, lost his battle with cancer and died on Sunday, according to multiple reports. is saddened to share that Alex Trebek passed away peacefully at home early this morning, surrounded by family and friends. is saddened to share that Alex Trebek passed away peacefully at home early this morning, surrounded by family and friends. Alex Trebek, Vanna White, Pat Sajak and Merv Griffin in 2006. (Photo by Lars Niki/Corbis via Getty Images) (Getty Images.)

host Alex Trebek died this morning, the show announced on social media Sunday afternoon. Trebek was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in March 2019, and he continued to host Jeopardy! Working beside him for the past year and a half as he heroically continued to host JEOPARDY! “Today we lost a legend and a beloved member of the Sony Pictures family,” said Tony Vinciquerra, Chairman and CEO of Sony Pictures Entertainment." ”We join our colleagues at Sony Pictures in mourning the passing of Alex Trebek,"said Kenichiro Yoshida,Chairman, President and CEO, Sony Corporation.

Local Red Wings fan Kathryn Flucht will be on Jeopardy! Kathryn lives in Canton and is raring to go for this new episode. Support our fellow Metro Detroiter and watch the show at 7:30 P.M. on Local 4.