and he’s made no secret about his desire.
On November 8, 2020, longtime “Jeopardy!”
hostAlex Trebek passed away at the age of 80after helming the popular show since 1984 (viaBiography).
After Trebek’s passing, “Jeopardy!”
producers decided to air a string of guest co-hosts as an on-the-job audition for the permanent hosting spot.
With this, Burton is finally getting his wish.
Fans of the star will get to see him host from July 26 to July 30, according toYahoo!
LeVar feels he was meant to become the new Jeopardy!
means so much to him.
“I feel like this is what I’m supposed to do.
I have been watching ‘Jeopardy!’
is a cultural touchstone, and for a Black man to occupy that podium is significant.”
The list includes Anderson Cooper, Mayim Bialik,Dr.
Sanjay Gupta, Katie Couric, and George Stephanolpoulos, according toParade.
Still, Burton remains pragmatic if he doesn’t become the permanent host when all is said and done.
“It will hurt.
I’m not going to lie,” he confessed.
“But if that happens, I will get over it.
I will be fine.
Remember: Everything happens perfectly and for a reason.
That is my default.
It’s all going to be OK. Because it always is.”
