Published Jun 22, 2020

Alex Trebek’s New Audio Book Will Be Narrated By “Jeopardy!” Champion Ken Jennings

"I was worried my voice would give out," said Trebek who has faced speech challenges as a result of treatment for stage 4 pancreatic cancer.

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Record-setting “Jeopardy!” contestant, Ken Jennings, will join Alex Trebek in narrating his forthcoming audiobook “THE ANSWER ISâ€¦: Reflections on My Life,” The audio version of Trebek’s memoir will be released on Tuesday, July 21, 2020, on the same day as the hardcover edition.

“I wanted to narrate as much of the book as I could, especially certain parts, but I was worried my voice would give out, so I asked if Ken Jennings would help me out. He graciously agreed, and now you can hear the stories as read by both of us,” said Alex Trebek.

“It was a real honor to be asked to help with Alex’s audiobook, but also a lot of pressure,” said Jennings in a statement released by the publisher. “Your pronunciation has to be impeccable when you’re filling in for Alex Trebek!”

Greatest of All Time Tournament Winner

Jennings won the “Jeopardy! The Greatest of All Time” tournament in January, beating out top winners, James Holzhauer and Brad Rutter for the $1 million prize. Trebek had announced his pancreatic cancer diagnosis in March 2019 and the players wore purple ribbons to support him.

"I feel like I've grown up watching Alex and he's the closest thing my generation has to a Walter Cronkite a broadcaster who you just trust because he's in your home every night," Jennings said during a pre-tournament interview. "It's amazing that he's still with us and he's facing his health battles with such courage."

"I Want People to Knowâ€¦"

"For over three decades, Trebek had resisted countless appeals to write a book about his life. Yet he was moved so much by all the goodwill, he felt compelled to finally share his story," his publisher, Simon & Schuster, says of the highly anticipated book.
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"I want people to know a little more about the person they have been cheering on for the past year," he writes. The book will provide personal anecdotes and Trebek's insight on marriage, parenthood, education, success, spirituality, and philanthropy.

Trebek’s children, Emily, Matt, and Nicky will be featured in the memoir of the “Jeopardy!” host and devoted family man.

He'll also answer popular fan questions, such as "his insights on legendary players Ken Jennings and James Holzhauer and his opinion of Will Ferrell's "Saturday Night Live" impersonation." Trebek, who's been hosting "Jeopardy!" since 1984, titles each chapter title in the form of a question. The memoir will also include dozens of candid photos.