LeVar Burton fans have tried everything to get the “Reading Rainbow” star onto “Jeopardy!”
as a guest host.
Now, Burton’s supporters are realizing their goal, with “Jeopardy!”
announcing he will round out this season’s roundup of guest hosts (viaE!
In announcing that Burton and others will have their shot in the host role, “Jeopardy!”
executive producer Mike Richards seemed to acknowledge social media users who criticized the show for not being more inclusive.
We look forward to sharing the rest of the season with our viewers."
As one Twitter usercommented, “LeVar Burton!
Give him the opportunity to grow Alex Trebek’s Legacy!”
But asThe New York Timesreported, “Jeopardy!”
is yet to name a permanent replacement for Trebek, whopassed away in November.
