The Big LeadThe Big Lead
MediaPodcastsRoundupNFLNBAMLBMMAWWEGolfNCAAFNCAAB

Alex Trebek Got Choked Up During 'Jeopardy'

By Ryan Phillips | Nov 11 2019

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JUNE 19: "Jeopardy!" host Alex Trebek presents the Hart Memorial Trophy during the 2019 NHL Awards at the Mandalay Bay Events Center on June 19, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
Alex Trebek | Ethan Miller/Getty Images

Alex Trebek is usually unflappable, but his coolness was put to the test during Monday's episode of Jeopardy. During Final Jeopardy one of the contestants' used his answer to let the long-time host know he was loved. Trebek's reaction will stay with us for a while.

Check it out:

Damn. Seeing Alex Trebek choke up during an episode of Jeopardy hit me right in the heart, man.

If you're not aware, the 79-year-old Trebek has been battling stage IV pancreatic cancer for months. In September he announced he was set to undergo another round of chemotherapy, but has vowed to continue to work as long as he can.

Here's hoping he's around for years.