Jim Gilligan can say he was the only contestant to bridge the gap between two different Jeopardy! eras. Wow.

Ken is doing real well here, a great host as well as contestant.

Ken Jennings was excellent; a masterpiece to host the Jeopardy Show! He did really well.

Here’s to another 30+ great years. Lets be honest, this was probably the best replacement we could’ve asked for.

How many people had that little ache for the announcer to announce trebeck’s name and feel heartbroken that someone else came out ? 😭

I honestly never thought I would ever see the day. RIP.

It feels weird hearing the introduction like this one , but let our idol Alex Trebek Rest In Peace with our Lord , he's in a much better place now 🙏💜

I actually think he would be the perfect replacement.

Mister trebek would have wanted this to carry on. We love and miss you.

You did a wonderful job Mr. Jennings! And thank you for that beautiful tribute to the late great Alex Trebek.

Ken Jennings nailed it in his first episode of Jeopardy!

Ken is a fresh face and PERFECT...he has paid the dues!!!! No more policticans, hollywood or media people...just a fresh face, smart and personable...Ken Jennings!!!!!

Welcome to JEOPARDY, Ken Jennings. You did a wonderful job hosting tonight.

I grew up in Alex,pure class A legend!!

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& Welcome to the show, Ken! 🖥 📺👍 👏

I started to cry at the beginning of this show. Because it’s the first time without Alex

😢Alex Trebek 1974-2020 🌪️😫 you are very missed!

I love Ken Jennings, his hosting gig is amazing since Game Show Network.

The first episode without Trebek since 1984. Remember that Art Fleming was the original host.

Beautiful speech Ken.😪 R.I.P. Alex.😩👌😔

It’s sad they took all the young Alex Trebek clips out of the globe

Ken is doing amazing for his first two host years. No one would replace Alex

Johnny Gilbert is _STILL_ the host, for a few more years.

R.I.P. Alex one of the Best there was in game show history

Great introduction, barely skipped a beat from Johnny Gilbert's intro to Ken's appearance. The show must go on so we can heal and begin to smile and join in again. We can smile w/o you again; it just may take us awhile. Thanks to all for helping us remember Alex in so many ways.

Will never get used to this

Alex is dearly missed but the choice for the right person to take over is PERFECT 👌. I hope Ken stays as the permanent host. He reminds me so much of Mr. Trebek. It was Ken’s time when Jeopardy was at it’s highest mark. Everyday for a looong period of time I looked forward to seeing Ken on the show. I’m sure Ken and Alex developed a strong bond. One can feel their pure admiration for each other! Lots of GOOD LUCK Ken!!!

Good Job Ken Alex Is Watching Over You and the Jeopardy May He Rest in Peace and May His Legacy and Memories Be a Blessing😥😥👍

Ken did a great job. Alex would be proud!

Ken did a great job but it will never be the same without Alex

I teared up and couldn't finish watching

Jeopardy will never be the same. Can’t watch it without Alex.

Rest in peace Alex. You were one of the great ones.

Great job Ken. We all loved Alex Trebek but I know he is very happy that Jeopardy will still continue. RIP Alex you will always be in my heart and prayers.

Alex would be proud of you Ken. Rest in peace Mr. Trebek. You are sorely missed.

Alex would be proud of your performance 👏🥲

We can't replace Alex Trebek. We can honor him by playing the game he loved. July 22, 1940 - November 8, 2020 (age) 80

It's a new era.

Jennings is perfect for giving a tribute to Alex, but I am not convinced he is the perfect host for the show. Tribeck was so good. Just a great voice and professional performer.

ken and katie will not compare

Gracious Ken -well done sir!

Jeopardy won’t be the same without Alex, but let’s face it, he had a great run. Was host for almost 40 years, stayed as the host even though he was advised to retire 8 years ago. Let’s embrace this new era of Jeopardy & warmly welcome Ken Jennings, who also was one of Alex biggest fans. We will get used to it.

Ken did great and the show goes on!!!!

jim is the only contestant in show history to compete under 2 different hosts.

Ken Jennings hit it right on the head no one would ever replace Alex trebek this game show host of Jeopardy the only way to honor him is to play the game that we all love and that he loved himself. So I commend Ken Jennings for that. However, I wish he was the permanent host of jeopardy.

Goodbye, Alex Trebek.

Great job for what you said about alex also great job one your first day on jeopardy. Keep up the good work on jeopardy and make Alex proud of you rest in peace Alex thank for all the good memories on jeopardy

Ken did a great job yeah he was nervous but he has huge shoes to fill I hope they make him the permanent host

Ken did so well and seemed comfortable on the set

Keep Ken permanently

It's amazing how much nuance there is in reading clues and judging whether an answer is correct or not. I definitely noticed that Ken was faster reading the clues, but maintained clarity incredibly well. That could lead to far fewer games with clues left on the board. I also noticed one time where he didn't clarify a correct answer with a full name where Alex would have, but I was greatly impressed with Ken's ability to steer the show so adeptly. Kudos to him - if he doesn't get the permanent gig, someone will have had to put in a hell of a performance.

God blessings you ken we love you and thank god

Thanks for the post...

This was the start of Ken's journey as Jeopardy! host.

There will never be another Alex Trebek.

Not sure if his personality fits being host full time, but he did a good job. RIP Mr. Trebek, forever a part of the soundtrack/movie to my life.

If people think it's weird with Alex gone, imagine when Johnny Gilbert goes too. He's in his 90's, after all.

I had low expectations for Ken Jennings but he did a super job. Miss Alex but Ken was very much like Alex!

Great job Ken. Alex is watching over you while doing the show up in heaven.

So surreal

Miss you much Alex!!!

He is good host ken Jennings. Alex we miss him but we have to move on

Alex did great as host! It will still be good, but certainly won't be the same without him!! :(

I think Ken Jennings did a great job.

I really like the new guy.

❤️❤️❤️

RIP Alex Trebek. He can never be replaced , but Ken Jennings should be his successor ! Sorry, I cant imagine Katie Couric doing this..

Give me a thumbs up if you think Ken Jennings will do a good job!

Ken will fill the job well, but nobody will ever fill Alex's shoe's

If anybody wants to see old Jeopardy! with Alex Trebek hosting you’ll find episodes on Netflix from Seasons 33 and 34, including contestants like Austin Rogers and Buzzy Cohen and other famous champions from the past 4 years.

Hopefully Ken gets the host job on a permanent basis

First show with Ken Jennings as guest host

I felt Ken did a good job even though he appeared quite nervous, understandably so. No one will be as good as Alex but the show will continue to go on. We miss you Alex.

rip alex

Full episode?

Must’ve been hard for anyone to smile or concentrate. 😔

Ken Jennings seems like a nice guy but not seeing Alex Trebec host to show seems so strange to me. R.I.P. Alex.

It's definitely some big shoes to fill!

Betty White should have been the first guest host…for the first clue. Alex mentioned her once as a possible replacement, and I wish that wish had been honored.Yes, she cant be the full time host, but it would have been fitting to have her involved in some way.

I do not feel anybody could ever replace him, but I will give the person credit who is trying to. Not hearing his name tonight shortly I felt like I was stabbed in the stomach ! Life is tough we love and we lose and there is nothing that can be done about it. I hope someday we can all reunite with all our love ones !💕

How many mess ups did Johnny make I wonder

This is deeply weird but I guess they didn’t have much of a choice. At least they kept a little reminder of him there.

I was ok until Ken Jennings started talking about Alex Trebek 😭😭😭

Ken Jennings was on Jeopardy! In 2004

I think he would make a great host and I know Alex would be proud

Ken is one pretty smart fella, but to me something is missing in his presentation. His voice and cadence just aren't right. I may get use to him or I may not. I like that they are supposed to try others before deciding on a final replacement. As others have said, they have an impossible task to replace Alex , but the show will go on and hopefully with a proper replacement.

We miss Alex for sure but I thought Ken Jennings did a good job

If Gavin Mangus Comes to the Jeopardy Studio He will get lots of money The FBIS And The Police officers Search for Gavin Mangus

This is going to take a while to get used to.

First Episode With the new host

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The audience who watches the program should Give a Guest host a chance to prove themself. If the producers of the Program choose Ken Jennings then be happy with a host who has familiarity with the Game. A little nervousness can be expected from a Guest host like Ken Jennings.

Ken has always been a smarmy little weasel. I do respect he gave a good intro in his debut but it's more than fair to say, I'm won't be watching Jeopardy for as long as Ken is host.

Jeopardy will not be the the same with out Alex Trebek

I thought Ken did a good job.

They ought made Ken the new host They're not tho

GILLIGAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 0:35

Can we trade Justin Trudeau and Justin Bieber for Alex Trebek and Neil Peart?

I won’t watch when Katie is host