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    • Who will replace Alex Trebek as host of "Jeopardy!"?
    • Who will replace Alex Trebek as host of "Jeopardy!"?
    • Who will replace Alex Trebek as host of "Jeopardy!"?
    • Who will replace Alex Trebek as host of "Jeopardy!"?
    • Who will replace Alex Trebek as host of "Jeopardy!"?
    • Who will replace Alex Trebek as host of "Jeopardy!"?
    • Who will replace Alex Trebek as host of "Jeopardy!"?
    • Who will replace Alex Trebek as host of "Jeopardy!"?
    • Who will replace Alex Trebek as host of "Jeopardy!"?
    • Who will replace Alex Trebek as host of "Jeopardy!"?
    • Who will replace Alex Trebek as host of "Jeopardy!"?
    • Who will replace Alex Trebek as host of "Jeopardy!"?
    • Who will replace Alex Trebek as host of "Jeopardy!"?
    • Who will replace Alex Trebek as host of "Jeopardy!"?
    • Who will replace Alex Trebek as host of "Jeopardy!"?
    • Who will replace Alex Trebek as host of "Jeopardy!"?

    • The future of "Jeopardy!"

      Longtime "Jeopardy!" host Alex Trebek died on November 8 after a battle with pancreatic cancer. As tributes poured in for the beloved game show host, fans began to wonder who would replace him — and soon after, they started betting. Here are some of their most popular picks, sourced from a sports betting website. 

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    • Ken Jennings

      Ken Jennings, who is considered to be one of the best contestants on "Jeopardy!" of all time, was hired this year to be a consultant for the show. He is the site's top favorite to land the gig. 

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    • George Stephanopoulos

      ABC News chief anchor George Stephanopoulos is the site's second-highest pick for the post. 

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    • LeVar Burton

      Fans on Twitter petitioned for "Reading Rainbow" host LeVar Burton. The gambling website has him in the top three potential replacements. 

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    • Neil deGrasse Tyson

      Despite saying he wasn't interested in the role in September, Neil deGrasse Tyson was listed as a top pick. 

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    • Pat Sajak

      Longtime "Wheel of Fortune" host Pat Sajak is also a well-liked candidate. His show currently follows "Jeopardy!" during the primetime hour.

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    • Laura Coates

      CNN legal analyst Laura Coates has the best odds to be the replacement among the women listed on the gambling site. 

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    • Ryan Seacrest

      Ryan Seacrest, co-host of "Live with Kelly and Ryan," has cited Trebek as a big influence on him and said he considered him a family member. Odds put him in the top 10. 

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    • Jimmy Kimmel

      Popular late night show host Jimmy Kimmel has better odds than many, closing out the site's top 10 picks. 

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    • Katie Couric

      Odds have journalist Katie Couric among the top 15 potential replacements. 

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    • Mina Kimes

      ESPN senior writer Mina Kimes made on the list after fans campaigned for her to be next host. 

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    • Drew Carey

      The gambling website has "The Price is Right" host Drew Carey in the middle of the pack of potential replacements. 

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    • Steve Harvey

      Steve Harvey, host of "Family Feud," is also on the list. The website puts his odds of landing the job relatively low. 

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    • Joe Rogan

      Joe Rogan, a popular UFC and podcast host, is listed among the celebrities with the lowest odds. 

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    • James Holzhauer

      Odds are also slim for James Holzhauer, who battled Ken Jennings to be the greatest "Jeopardy!" player of all time.  

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    • President Trump

      President Trump had the worst odds of anyone on the site's list. Despite that, a manager at the gambling site said bets are still being placed for him to be the replacement. 

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