Jeopardy appoints Ken Jennings as its first interim host after Alex Trebek’s death

“Peril!” announced Monday that Ken Jennings, who holds the all-time records for most consecutive games won at 74, will be the show’s first acting guest host, which plans to resume production on November 30.

“We will honor Alex’s legacy by continuing to produce the game he loved with smart competitors and stimulating cues. By bringing in familiar hosts for the foreseeable future, our goal is to create a sense of community and continuity for our viewers, ”said“ Peril! ” executive producer Mike Richards in a statement.

A long-term replacement host for Trebek has yet to be named, and Jennings is just the first of what will be a series of guest hosts, according to the show. Additional guest hosts have not yet been announced.