LeVar Burton Is 'Proud' to Honor Alex Trebek’s Legacy as He Makes 'Jeopardy!' Hosting Debut
LeVar Burton is finally taking his place behind the podium. After a massive fan push to see Burton take the helm as the new host, the star began his run of guest-hosted episodes on Monday.Before the game kicked off, Burton took the stage and delivered a message to the fans watching, in which he shared his gratitude and hope to live up to Alex Trebek's indelible legacy during his time as the show's temporary trivia master.«As a longtime viewer of the show, I am thrilled to have the opportunity to guest host And I’m proud to be here to honor Alex’s legacy,» Burton shared.