“Jeopardy” is on hiatus as Alex Trebek recovers from brain surgery

After sustaining a fall that resulted in necessary brain surgery, long-time Jeopardy host Alex Trebek will take a brief hiatus from taping the game show. On December 16th, Trebek underwent surgery to remove a subdural hematoma, or a blood clot on the brain caused by his accident. He’s been on medical leave ever since, but reported that his healing process is going smoothly. According to Variety.com, Trebek plans to resume Jeopardy taping in mid-January.

The 77-year-old quiz game host began his stint on Jeopardy in 1984 after the show was revived by creator Merv Griffin. Trebek has been a staple of the show since then, and his current contract supposedly runs through 2020. Thank goodness, because honestly, who else could host Jeopardy? The correct answer: Who is no one?

Luckily, Trebek’s hiatus will not affect the show’s airing schedule much. Because Jeopardy films so far in advance, Variety.com reports that we’ll only see a slight schedule shift in April with the College Championship episodes.

Yesterday, January 4th, Trebek posted a video to the Jeopardy website announcing his medical leave and the reason behind it. He thanked fans for reaching out in concern and assured us all that he will be “back in the studio taping more Jeopardy programs very, very soon.”

Phew.

Alex underwent surgery in late December, but he’s already up and around. We’ll let him tell you the news… pic.twitter.com/5LOA4etPDK

— Jeopardy! (@Jeopardy) January 4, 2018

Fans on Twitter have been sending Trebek well wishes — with wit and humor, we might add.

Sorry, we can’t accept that as it wasn’t formed as a question. The correct answer is “What is the phrase ‘wishing you a full recovery.”

— J. M. Giordano photo (@jmgpix) January 5, 2018

Very happy to hear you are recovering quickly. We send you nothing but "True Daily Doubles" of love and await your speedy return.

— BeauJest 🌊 🇺🇸 #ResistersUnitedVote2022 (@BeauJest1) January 5, 2018

What is Jeopardy will not be the same without you? #GetWellSoonfor$2000 <3

— drmstyson (@drmstyson) January 5, 2018

I'll take medical conditions for 800, Alex

a bloodclot found in the brain often caused by a fall

What is…
Cerebral hematoma?

No? Oh. I must have mispronounced it!

— 🇺🇦 We Wondered Why Not (@TyMurphy19) January 5, 2018

Get well soon, Mr. Trebek! 💐

— HQ Trivia (@hqtrivia) January 5, 2018

Get well soon, Mr. Trebek. We need you back in action ASAP to help us get our trivia fix/forever indulge in our competitive streak.