The Secrets Behind Jeopardy! That Every Fan Should Know

Jeopardy!, in its current format, has been on the air for over 35 years. Until recently, it was hosted by the beloved Alex Trebek, who passed away and left fans of his, and the show, completely and utterly heartbroken.

Trebek announced his battle with pancreatic cancer to the public in early 2019. Unfortunately, he succumbed to it in November of 2020. For much of 2021, the show had many temporary hosts to fill the large shoes Trebek left, from legend Ken Jennings, a former multi-time Jeopardy! champion, to Green Bay Packers’ quarterback Aaron Rodgers, to Katie Couric. 

With all of the talk around Alex Trebek’s passing, many people have wondered- are there nuances or secrets from the show that have now been revealed? Well, many stories have come to light, and the game itself has never been more popular. If you’ve been living under a rock, or if you just want to know all the secret stories behind Jeopardy!, here’s everything you’ve wanted to know…