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[Blind Gossip] This long time popular host has been on the air for many years and commands a big audience.

You may have already heard that he is is ill.

If you have always wished you had a gig like his… here is something that may be of interest to you: He is looking for his own replacement!

Although he plans to continue working, he would like to find a suitable replacement. A creative solution would be to find someone with whom he could co-host for a period of time, build an audience with them, and then eventually have them take over when he is ready to leave.

He already has a lot on his plate dealing with his health. Why make the effort to find his own replacement?

He hopes that this “partnership” would not just continue his legacy, but also financially benefit his family over the long run.

It sounds like the partner/replacement would be providing some sort of stream of income to his family.

So, if you have always wanted to host a show like his, this may be your big chance!

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  2. LaxMom says

    Alex Trebec
    I keep thinking Ken Jennings would do a great job of carrying on Trebec’s gentle class

  3. extra paws says

    Alex Trebek
    I think Ken Jennings will be his successor.
    He is an iconic Canadian who will be missed, but the show will go on!

  4. sff060512 says

    Rush Limbaugh, yes I will miss him. No matter what you think of another human beings politics no one deserves cancer. Sad to see so many negative unkind comments.

  5. jacksonian says

    This must be Rush. I never listed to or watched his show but lung cancer is horrific. My husband had it and it spread to his bones and he was literally tortured to death. 🙁

  6. CanaryCry says

    Sounds like Alex Trebek … I will miss his fantastic presence! Enjoyed him since the 70s …

    As much as I’ve never like Rush L., that news is shocking. Cancer is a horrible death sentence.

  7. charlene2345 says

    Alex Trebek.

    I don’t think it’s Limbaugh, simply because his show has his name in the title so I don’t think anyone can really be considered his successor. “Jeopardy” is also iconic, with Alex as the one and only host.

  8. redstilettos says

    I’m floored by the people happy that RL has lung cancer. Wow. Don’t wish that on ANYONE.

    • Someone6251 says

      I’m kind of not surprised. Being nasty seems to be the new thing. ☹️ My uncle died not long from stage 4 cancer and anyone that’s hoping for his death and burning in hell make me sick.

    • evekendall59 says

      Rush IS nasty, he’s has said MANY nasty things. He is a evil vile excuse for a human. Everyone’s ticket comes due and he reaped what he sowed. You can’t out that out into the universe and think it’s not going to come back on you.

  11. Debohinoh says

    Host: Alex Trebek

    Yes, I’ll miss him.

    I’ve heard rumors of Ken Jennings replacing him. I think that’d be a good fit.

  20. Pinkieswear says

    Rush Limbaugh?

    I don’t listen now, so I don’t imagine I’ll start missing him when he stops broadcasting.

  21. BDBoop says

    Rush. Can’t stand him BUT. I’m kind of surprised to read this, I just sort of feel like he’s going to be OK. Lung cancer isn’t the death sentence it used to be.

    • Baileygirl says

      The cancer is advanced. I read that to mean it has spread. I hope you are right but he has lost a tremendous amount of weight and looks like he is fighting this very hard. He was a cigar smoker so there it is.

  23. kvetro60 says

    Rush Limbaugh. Love him or hate him, like Johnny Carson, his shoes will be very difficult to fill. Mark Steyn subs for him quite often when Rush is on vacation. He would be a good replacement.

    • charlene2345 says

      But being worth $75 million is not the same as having $75 million in the bank. Also, if you got that from some celebrity net worth site, it’s probably not accurate

    • MinnieMe says

      Mark Steyn would be a great replacement. Or maybe Jason Chaffetz, Dan Bongino or Mark Meadows. Mark is retiring from the House this year and would be good.

  30. amagod121 says

    Rush Limbaugh

    Not a fan of his at all but am still sorry about his situation. It sounds quite dire, especially if he is looking for his own replacement and providing a stream of income to his family. 🙁

  32. deepsigh says

    Dear Mr. Trebek.

    Yes,I will miss him. I hope that he has many years left with his family.
    I know great strides are being made with that particular form of cancer.

    I would like to see Brad Rutter host. He’s calm and has a nice sense of
    humor. I can’t stand Ken Jennings these days. How about letting IBM’s Blue be the host?

  35. thestral_mugwump says

    Host: Alex Trebek

    I will definitely miss him. He seems like such a genuinely nice person. I’ve always enjoyed watching Jeopardy, and was lucky enough to go to a taping when I was in middle school. During the “commercial breaks” he would talk to us (the audience) and interacted with as many people as he could. Really a stand up guy.

  38. JHntr113 says

    Rush Limbaugh

    Optional: not really, he’s more my parents’ generation. I prefer Bill Whittle or Steve Green

  39. MaryQuiteContrary says

    Rush Limbaugh
    He just announced that he has cancer. Not a fan but I wish him luck.

  45. trivialtime says

    Alex Trebec
    As of today, Limbaugh also has cancer so he could potentially be the answer. I do think it is not Limbaugh though. Godspeed Trebek and Limbaugh, you’re both solid thinking men.

  50. omgimbackagain says

    Alex Trebek

    My father was a nightly Jeopardy viewer (and really good at it, too), and we often watched together. I will be sad to lose another connection to my father. I always liked Alex and will miss him. I think Ken Jennings would be a worthy replacement.

  53. peanutbuttersolution says

    Rush Limbaugh

    Yes, I’m a big of his show. Also, the children’s history books he wrote are excellent!

  55. badgerette85 says

    Rush Limbaugh
    op- I started listening in 1987 during my lunch hour -first date night after giving birth to my daughter in 1991 was to attend his live tour. I don’t listen to him regularly anymore, but he has certainly changed the face of talk radio for over 30 years. A legacy.

  57. Deal With It says

    Alex Trebek.. Jeopardy won’t be the same without him. I was watching a rerun of the game show Classic Concentration the other night and he was the host of that show back in the 80’s. Very sad for him and his family.

  58. RadioMarty says

    Rush Limbaugh. Makes sense. Perhaps one of his fill-in hosts. Or an outsider with a radio show or podcast. I’m speculating Dan Bongino.

    • rorythedragon says

      Dan Bongino is a great choice! And shame on all those who are celebrating Rush’s illness. I’ve never listened to him but my children’s father died of lung cancer and it is a bad, hard way to go. I wouldn’t wish it on Nancy Pelosi.

  60. beachchick218 says

    I absolutely LOVE Rush! I was so saddened to hear the news today.

    If what you say is true, this would be a great way to get the future host acclimated while covering for Rush when he is not able to be there. His listeners will have a hard time with even the thought of replacing El Rushbo. So this might be a good way to ease in the new person with the loyal audience.

    I will say this – I have learned more from Rush than all my formal education put together (high school and college)…

    • trivialtime says

      Here here! Rush helped me recover from a lousy liberal arts wasteland. He’s a class act and irreplaceable. Walter E. Williams would be my choice to listen to if he had the time.

    • BobNYC says

      You love Rush? Really? He attacked Michael J. Fox for faking Parkinson’s Disease. He disparaged scientific evidence & minimized the negative effects of smoking on one’s health. He compared Chelsea Clinton to a dog when she was 12. He told an African American woman to call back when she took the “bone” out of her nose. He called children on government-assisted lunches “wanton little waifs,” implied gay men are “pedophiles,” & called women “semen receptacles”. You love Rush?

    • Mia444 says

      BobNYC,
      Thanks for stating so eloquently exactly what I was thinking. Rush Limbaugh is human scum. It’s appalling he actually has fans.

  62. Glamma says

    Rush Limbaugh who just announced he has lung cancer. Wont miss him at all, never listened to him.

  63. renedahl says

    Rush Limbaugh, he has lung cancer.
    He probably has someone in mind who’s filled in for him before, maybe his brother will be the replacement

  68. susieq417 says

    Alex Trebek, and I will definitely miss him but wish him all the best in his cancer battle.

  71. JoshuaTree says

    Alex Trebek. He can never be truly replaced. He’s one of a kind and such a gem. Pulling for him even though the cancer seems terminal.

  73. Jeanesgenes says

    Alex Trebek

    I will definitely miss him. He’s been a host that knows how to host a show.
    Who ever follows him needs to be restrained and modest.

  78. jennb529 says

    Rush Limbaugh

    Can’t say I’ll miss him, but he has cancer and I wouldn’t wish that on anyone.

  81. NativeAtlantaGirl says

    Rush Limbaugh.
    Another radio talk host, Neal Boortz, did the same with Herman Cain. But as soon as nationally syndicated Neal retired, Herman sucked and lost all the syndication. Rush isn’t my cup of tea but hate for anyone to struggle with cancer. Amazed at the people celebrating his diagnosis.

  82. TeacherKat says

    Alex Trebek?

    Optional: yes! I’ve watched Jeopardy with my family since I was a kiddo. He’s definitely going to be missed in my household.

  85. munkeemunkee says

    Rush Limbaugh.

    Won’t miss him as I’ve never listened to his show, but lung cancer is a horrific disease.

  86. pocket says

    Host: Rush Limbagh with the new announcement

    Optional: God no. I hope he burns in * where he belongs.

    • Baileygirl says

      People don’t deserve burning in hell because they have a different view of politics. Stage 4 lung cancer is a terrible diagnosis. I hope you never have an illness such as this and if you do I hope people pray for your recovery and the strength to fight it, not revel in your demise.

    • sweetpeach says

      “If you feed them, if you feed the children, three square meals a day during the school year, how can you expect them to feed themselves in the summer? Wanton little waifs and serfs dependent on the State. Pure and simple.”—Rush Limbaugh, December, 2011

    • pocket says

      Macmac & Baileygirl, It’s not because of his politics for me… its because he is not a good person. I’ve had cancer and know what its like. That feeling where you have a little cluster of cells that become something that eats you alive and you are tired and exhausted all the time and just want it done. I respect your disagreement but he was not a good man.