Alex Trebek gave fans a health update while announcing a “Jeopardy!” first to fans. The 79-year-old host appeared in a video recorded at his home to announce that, for the first time ever, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, vintage episodes of the series will be broadcast for the remainder of July and into August.
The host, who appeared with a new goatee, took the opportunity to give fans an update on his treatment for pancreatic cancer. “I’m doing well,” he said at the conclusion of the video. “I’ve been continuing my treatment and it is paying off.Though it does fatigue me a great deal, my numbers are good.