Ever since the death of Alex Trebek last fall, “Jeopardy!”
fans have declared that no one person could possibly replace him.
“IT’S TRUE!!!”

“Been waiting a long time to tell you all.
Really really honored and astounded and excited for this it’s beyond anything I ever imagined could happen.”
(via Jeopardy!).

“Thanks @nytimes for the neuroscientist call out!”
“I think my neuro training best prepared me for the job!”
But for Mayim Bialik, it truly is an unexpected honor.
Fans offered their congratulations: “Congratulations Mayim.
I, too, am sooo happy for you.
My #1 choice and it’s AWESOME to have a woman hosting!
Now you and Kamala have something in common,“wroteone.
We’re happy for her regardless!