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A slew of celebrity guests are taking theJeopardy!reins as the show continues to search for its permanent new host.
Jeopardy!has announced several stars that will join the show as guest hosts, beginning withKatie Couric. The roster of guest hosts will rotate every two weeks before a full-time host is announced.
A donation — to a charity of their choice — will be made in concurrence with each guest host’s appearance, equal to the cumulative winnings of the contestants that compete during the weeks they serve as host.
Read on for thefull scheduleofJeopardy!guest hosts.
Katie Couric: March 8-March 19
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The veteran journalist, 64, made her debut as the first female guest host ofJeopardy!.During her stint, the contestants' cumulative winnings went toStand Up To Cancer, an organization Couric co-founded in 2008 that “funds and develops the newest and most promising cancer treatments to help patients today,” according to its website.
Dr. Mehmet Oz: March 22-April 2
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Aaron Rodgers: April 5-April 16
Aaron Rodgers.
The Green Bay Packers quarterback stepped in asJeopardy’s next guest host earlier this month. The 37-year-old is a Super Bowl MVP and nine-time NFL Pro Bowl selection. Rodgers, who recently gotengaged to Shailene Woodley, also became aCelebrityJeopardy!champion in 2015.
Anderson Cooper: April 19-April 30
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The host of CNN’sAnderson Cooper 360°, 53, is a frequent competitor inJeopardy!‘sPower Players Tournament. Thefather of oneis also a regular correspondent for CBS'60 Minutes.
Bill Whitaker: May 3-May 14
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Whitaker, 69, has been a correspondent for60 Minutessince 2014.
Buzzy Cohen: May 17-May 28 (Tournament of Champions)
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Mayim Bialik: May 31-June 11
Known for her role onThe Big Bang Theory, Bialik, 45, earned a Ph.D. in neuroscience from UCLA in 2007. The actress also recently launched a podcast on mental health titledMayim Bialik’s Breakdown.
Savannah Guthrie: June 14-June 25
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Guthrie, 49, has been the co-anchor of NBC’sTodaysince 2012, and also serves as the chief legal correspondent for NBC News.
Dr. Sanjay Gupta: June 28-July 9
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Gupta serves as CNN’s chief medical correspondent and as a contributor to60 Minutes. The 51-year-old is also an associate professor of neurosurgery at Emory University and an associate chief of neurosurgery at Grady Memorial Hospital in Atlanta.
George Stephanopoulos: July 12-July 16
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Stephanopoulos is an anchor on bothGood Morning AmericaandThis Week with George Stephanopoulos.The 60-year-old also leads ABC’s coverage of all major live events and breaking news around the world.
Robin Roberts: July 19-July 23
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Roberts, 60, is a co-anchor onGood Morning Americaand been honored with numerous accolades throughout her career. She received the Walter Cronkite Award for Excellence in Journalism and was inducted into the Broadcasting & Cable Hall of Fame and the Sports Broadcasting Hall of Fame.
LeVar Burton: July 26-July 30
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Burton, 64, is an award-winning actor, director, educator and former host and executive producer of PBS’Reading Rainbow. Some of his most recognizable acting roles are inStar Trekand the mini-seriesRoots.
David Faber: August 2-August 6
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Faber, 57, is the current co-anchor of CNBC’sSquawk on the Street, aNew York Timesbest-selling author and a formerCelebrity Jeopardy!champion.
Joe Buck: August 9-August 13
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Buck, 51, is a Sports Emmy-winning sportscaster and three-time recipient of the National Sportscaster of the Year award. He is best known for his NFL and MLB coverage on Fox network.
source: people.com
