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You spend nearly a decade trying to live out your dream of getting on “Jeopardy” and you have to go against a 19-time champion. It’s the tall task which lies ahead for this Latin teacher from Grand Rapids who is a contestant tonight, Friday, December 2, on the game of answers and questions. 31-year old Josh Gregor is a Columbus, Ohio native who has lived in West Michigan the last five years. He moved to Grand Rapids after completing grad school at Indiana University where he received a Masters in Linguistics. “There’s a thinktank in downtown Grand Rapids called the Acton Institute.

A "Jeopardy" producer revealed a surprising fact about the show: contestants must pay for their own air fare upon their first appearance on the iconic game show.

Tim Faulkner will try to dethrone the current “Jeopardy” champion on the game show airing tonight, Monday, September 12. He graduated from Kersley High School in 1980 and has been living in Kalamazoo for the last 35 years. Faulkner says one of his numerous jobs is to deliver the Kalamazoo Gazette overnight. “I’ve been trying to get on “Jeopardy” for 17 years since they started offering the online test,” Faulkner added. Being on the show was one of the most fun experiences of my life, but a lot of it was a blur.”Faulkner is competing against the current “Jeopardy” champion, Luigi DeGuzman from Virginia.

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

FLINT, MI -- Aaron Gulyas has fulfilled his childhood dream of competing on “Jeopardy,” the legendary television quiz show. The Mott Community College instructor’s episode will air on Friday, May 27. Gulyas is a history instructor at Mott Community College in Flint who has made the audition phase of “Jeopardy” three previous times in 13 years. The history instructor has been at Mott Community College since 2006. Gulyas teaches World History to 1500, World History to Present, American Military History, History of the Holocaust and East Asia 1600 to Present.

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.

Reigning “Jeopardy” champion Amy Schneider says she was robbed at gunpoint over the weekend, but she is doing “fine” but a little shaken up by the ordeal. Schneider announced the hold up on social media saying she was robbed in her hometown of Oakland, California, according to the Associated Press. So first off: I’m fine. But I got robbed yesterday, lost my ID, credit cards and phone. I then couldn’t really sleep last night, and have been dragging myself around all day trying to replace everything,” Schneider wrote.

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

He tried to dethrone 35-game champion Matt Amodio from New Haven, Connecticut whose cash winnings total more than $1.4 million. He had $5,600 before Garcia answered his first clue correctly. Garcia answered a few more clues correctly to inch closer to Amodio. At the end of the Jeopardy Round, Amodio had $9,800, Garcia had $3,000 and Casey Brown was in third with $2,000. Brown lost $1,000 and Amodio lost $22,000 to win the game with $16,600.

The show, in searching for a new host, forgot that its fans care, obsessively, about getting things right.

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.

Tokyo is 13 hours ahead of the U.S. East Coast, allowing spoilers to slip through and upsetting those who want to watch the games later in prime time. Here are some ways you can try to block the news.

She’s already one of the most decorated “Jeopardy” champions in the game show’s history, now she could add $250,000 to her winnings. Michigan’s Jennifer Quail has just won her 2021 Tournament of Champions semifinals match and will now play in the finals. Zuffranieri landed on the second Daily Double, wagering $5,000 and answered wrong giving Quail the lead by a few thousand. Congratulations to Quail who will now be in the two-day “Jeopardy” Tournament of Champions finals beginning tomorrow against Sam Kavanaugh, a teacher from Carlton, Minnesota and Veronica Vichit-Vadakan, a librarian from Portland, Oregon. He won the “Jeopardy” Teacher’s Tournament last June, taking home the $100,000 grand prize.

She’s looking to add to her already very impressive “Jeopardy” resume as she plays in the semifinals of the Tournament of Champions. Jennifer Quail, who is a wine tasting consultant from Dowagiac, Michigan, won $228,800 during her eight game run in December 2019 making her the second-most successful female contestant ever in regular play. Tonight, she takes on two other 2021 Tournament of Champions quarterfinals winners. He won the “Jeopardy” Teacher’s Tournament last June, taking home the $100,000 grand prize. Andy Wood, who is a comedian from Ann Arbor, was a four-time “Jeopardy” champion last November, earning $91,999.

He made a gutsy move in his “Jeopardy” Tournament of Champions quarterfinals match, but it didn’t pay off. Ben Henri’s quarterfinals match aired on Thursday, May 20. He won the “Jeopardy” Teacher’s Tournament this past June, taking home the $100,000 grand prize. Walsh had the lead after the Jeopardy Round with $7,000, followed by Jones at $5,000 and Henri in third with $2,600. Jennifer Quail won her quarterfinals match last night advancing into the semi finals.

He’s no stranger to winning a “Jeopardy” tournament. Now, this Michigan high school teacher hopes he can do it again to the tune of $250,000. Ben Henri is playing in tonight’s Tournament of Champions quarterfinals. Henri, who is a 7th - 12th grade vocal music teacher from St. Clair Shores in Metro Detroit, won the “Jeopardy” Teacher’s Tournament this past June, taking home the $100,000 grand prize. Two other former champions from Michigan are among the 15 taking part in the tournament.

One of the greatest “Jeopardy” contestants ever hasn’t lost her touch as she dominated the Double Jeopardy round en route to her victory in tonight’s Tournament of Champions quarterfinals match. At the end of the Jeopardy round, she had $5,100, Ryan Hemmel had $3,600 and Paul Trifiletti was in third with $2,200. Quail pretty much dominated the Double Jeopardy round after that. TWO MORE MICHIGAN CONTESTANTSTwo more players out of the 15 contestants in this tournament are from Michigan. He won the “Jeopardy” Teacher’s Tournament last June, taking home the $100,000 grand prize.

She’s one of the greatest “Jeopardy” contestants ever and she hails from Michigan. Tonight, Jennifer Quail plays in the quarterfinals of the 2021 “Tournament of Champions.”This year’s tourney began on Monday. Two more players out of the 15 contestants in this tournament are from Michigan. He won the “Jeopardy” Teacher’s Tournament last June, taking home the $100,000 grand prize. Winners of the quarterfinals, as well as four wild card players with the highest scores, will all advance to the semis.

And now, a recipient of one of the nation’s highest honors for high school students. Grand Blanc senior Shriya Yarlagadda is one of 161 high school students in the country to receive the honor of U.S. Presidential Scholar, which recognizes the country’s most distinguished graduating high school seniors. “That was an amazing honor,” Yarlagadda said. Yarlagadda is one of five Michigan high school students to receive the honor, according to a Thursday, May 12 U.S. Department of Education news release. Shriya Reddy from Northville High School, Saaim Ali Khan from Cranbrook Kingswood Upper School, Andrea Maizy from Center Line High School and Calvin Hinds from Interlochen Arts Academy were the other Michigan winners.

A musician from Michigan’s Upper Peninsula looks to dethrone the current “Jeopardy” champion tonight. Hernandez told WLUC-TV that she has been trying to get on the game of questions and answers ever since she turned 18. “I’ve been trying to get on for five years,” said Hernandez in an interview with WLUC. “I love Jeopardy. Steve Bright from Norwell, Massachusetts is the third contestant tonight, which is hosted by Bill Whitaker.

An author from Michigan mistook Journey for Twisted Sister in Final Jeopardy, but still won big to become the new “Jeopardy” champion. DOUBLE JEOPARDYPortwood-Stacer maintained her lead upon landing on the first Daily Double. She landed on the second Daily Double later in the round and wagered a safe $3,000, also getting the clue right. At the end of the round, Portwood-Stacer had a commanding lead with $21,400. Portwood-Stacer said Twisted Sister and only wagered $2,000 making her the new “Jeopardy” champion with $19,400.

An author from Michigan is about to try and dethrone the current “Jeopardy” champion in hopes of winning some big money on the long-running game of answers and questions. A graduate of Livonia Churchill High School, she received her undergrad degree from Michigan State University in Telecommunication Information Studies and Media. After USC, Portwood-Stacer taught Media Studies at New York University and actually taught the first course on social media in the department of Media, Culture and Communication. She has a book coming out in July called “The Book Proposal Book: A Guide for Scholarly Authors,” which is a handbook that helps people write a book proposal. “You can’t get pasties out here or anywhere else really,” Portwood-Stacer told MLive.

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.

HOW TO WATCH: Livestream via fuboTV by clicking here (7 day free trial) on your local channel which airs the game show. “Jeopardy” airs on the following stations in Michigan:Flint area at 7 p.m. on WNEM. 24 million people watch the game of questions and answers each week making it the top-rated quiz show on TV. Trebek was born in Sudbury, Ontario and hosted dozens of game shows before becoming the host of “Jeopardy” in its syndicated debut in 1984. Jennings will host new episodes of “Jeopardy” as the show’s first interim guest host.

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.

The final five episodes in Alex Trebek’s reign as host of “Jeopardy” begin airing Monday. Trebek taped the final episodes 10 days before he died. The final episodes were originally scheduled to air during the week of the Christmas holiday, however the airdate was pushed back. “Jeopardy” airs on the following stations in Michigan:In the Detroit area at 7:30 p.m. on WDIV. In the Grand Rapids area at 7:30 p.m. on WWMTREAD MORE:Flint native Bob Eubanks calls Alex Trebek ‘amazing man’ following ‘Jeopardy!’ host’s deathAlex Trebek gives update on his health, says he’s begun taping intros for special ‘Jeopardy’ episodes

“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!

We now know who will be the new host of “Jeopardy” for the time being. It’s the game show’s most successful contestant, Ken Jennings. “Jeopardy” recorded new episodes with Trebek as host which will air through the first week of January. The game of answers and questions will go back into production with Jennings as host beginning on Monday, November 30. Additionally, it has been announced that in memory of Trebek, “Jeopardy” will air 10 of his best episodes the weeks of Dec. 21 and Dec. 28, 2020.

This comedian from Ann Arbor found himself in trouble on his third night of the question and answer quiz show. He trailed headed into the Final “Jeopardy” round. The scores headed into Final Jeopardy were Bolio with $17,800, Wood with $12,600 and Harp with $7,900. A correct Final Jeopardy round from Wood and an incorrect round for Bolio was Wood’s only hope. She did not get it correct and wagered $7,401 making Wood the three-time champion with a three day total of $64,798.

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.

Nearly one year after telling the world that he had been diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer, "Jeopardy" host Alex Trebek has revealed that he is now one of 18% of patients to survive the first year following this kind of diagnosis. Trebek posted a video on the "Jeopardy" Twitter page to update fans about his health and his plans to be among the 7% of patients to reach the two-year mark. "Now I'd be lying if I said the journey had been an easy one," he said in the video. Trebek has served as the face of "Jeopardy" since the show debuted in 1984 and has acted as the host for nearly 8,000 episodes. For now, it doesn't seem that Trebek has any plans to retire from the gig.

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.