“That is a great question,” Rodgers said to laughter from the audience.
“Should be correct, but unfortunately for this game today, it’s incorrect.”
The correct response, it turned out, was another Rodgers the iconic Fred Rogers ofMr.
The athlete kicked off tonight’s episode with a tribute toJeopardy!
‘slongtime host, the lateAlex Trebek.
“Thank you, Johnny Gilbert,” he said, after his introduction.
“Welcome toJeopardy!As a lifelong fan ofJeopardy!, it is an incredible honor to guest host.
Alex was such a gentleman, so smart, so precise.
I was in awe.
And I will work hard to honor his legacy.”
Rodgers stepped into the guest role following Dr. Mehmet Oz’scontroversialrun, which aired March 22 to April 2.
