Celebrity Jeopardy! Season 3

Celebrity Jeopardy! Season 3 is coming in hot, with host Ken Jennings at the helm. Fans were curious about who would fill the position in the new season because the network had not revealed any information.

Mayim Bialik hosted the previous installment, after which the network parted ways with her. Ever since, there has been quite a buzz among fans about Jennings' return.

It was only recently revealed by Celebrity Jeopardy! that Ken Jenning would return as the host. In an Instagram post shared on Instagram by Jeopardy!, we see Ken in a formal blazer with his signature cheeky grin:

"Ken's ready for the new season of #CelebrityJeopardy!, are you? Watch the season premiere January 8 at a NEW TIME, 9/8c on ABC, and stream on Hulu!"

The post also revealed that Celebrity Jeopardy! will have a new airing slot on ABC.

About the Host on Celebrity Jeopardy! Season 3

Fans seem thrilled to learn that he will be hosting the spinoff. Here are some of the reactions to the Instagram post:

"Oh I’m so relieved to hear it’s Ken hosting!"

"A+ selfie content, Ken."

"Ken’s a great host!!! 👏👏."

Ken has established himself as a household name, mainly known for his work in Jeopardy! and its spinoffs.

Ken's Life Before Jeopardy!

Ken was brought up everywhere as his father worked as an international lawyer. This meant he had to move a lot around countries. He has spent time in Asian countries like South Korea and Singapore.

Even though he has moved around a lot, Ken has a connection to the American culture and his roots and he used to watch Jeopardy! as a child.

When he returned to the States, Ken enrolled at Brigham Young University, where he completed dual degrees in English and Computer Science.

During his university years, he excelled in quiz bowls, which was a first step towards his future success.

How did Ken start on Jeopardy?

It all happened in 2003 when Ken's old college roommate suggested they try out for Jeopardy! At that time, he lived in Salt Lake City's suburbs with his family. Who knew that this could change his entire fate?

Then, in 2004, he shook the entire show by winning seventy-four consecutive games, amounting to a wealth of over $2.5 million. This amassed him a huge following globally, and people were in awe of his knowledge base and intellect.

As for his hosting journey, it started after Alex Trebek. The network was having a hard time replacing him, leading them to Ken Jennings and Mayim Bialik. They both host the show in rotation.

Ken's life apart from Jeopardy!

Ken leads a life full of passion and has hosted podcasts and authored books. He has delved into topics such as trivia, comedy, geography, and kids' books.

His most recent one is "100 Places to See After You Die." He also wrote a gag comic called "They'll Do It Every Time."

The description for his travel book on Amazon reads:

"Ever wonder which circles of Dante’s Inferno have the nicest accommodations? Where’s the best place to grab a bite to eat in the ancient Egyptian underworld? How does one dress like a local in the heavenly palace of Hinduism’s Lord Vishnu, or avoid the flesh-eating river serpents in the Klingon afterlife?

It continues:

What hidden treasures can be found off the beaten path in Hades, Valhalla, or TV’s The Good Place? Find answers to all those questions and more about the world(s) to come in this eternally entertaining book from Ken Jennings."