In New York (WABC), the best contestants from “Jeopardy!” will gather once again on the Alex Trebek stage for “Jeopardy! Masters,” which is a nine-week tournament-style competition.
The winner will receive a $500,000 prize, along with the satisfaction of knowing they beat the trivia show’s cream of the crop to get it.
In order to win, though, these “Jeopardy!” legends will need to answer some of the show’s toughest questions ever.
“When I see these clues, I feel like they are too difficult,” shared Ken Jennings, the host of ‘Jeopardy!’ and a record-winning player. “We have to really step up the difficulty level to try and stump these top nine contestants.”
Jennings took over hosting duties after the late Alex Trebek’s many years on the show, and after making a name for himself as a contestant in 2004.
“I still have this image of Alex being there, in a way,” expressed Jennings. “The person who does my makeup now is the same individual who did it for me 20 years ago. The sound guy who puts on my microphone is also the same person. It creates a real family atmosphere, something not many shows can maintain for decades like this.”
Jennings keeps Trebek’s legacy in mind when hosting the show, and tournaments prove no different.
“He would always make the same joke – he would point out someone who had won a lot of money, and been like, ”Jeopardy!” is not just a game show for this guy, it’s an annuity,'” Jennings said. “So, every time I come out and say hi to the contestants, I remember Alex doing the same thing, and I get a little misty.”
“Jeopardy! Masters” premieres Wednesday on ABC at 9 p.m. EST.
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