Final Message
But it wasn’t simply the messages in the mail that had taken Trebek by surprise. In November 2019, he was moved to tears when Jeopardy! Dhruv Gaur, a contestant on the game, used his final response to communicate his emotions regarding Trebek. Instead of a “proper” response, Gaur cleverly replied, “We [love] you, Alex!”
Realizing His Time
Trebek also discussed his departure from Jeopardy! He hinted at this in October 2019 when he addressed his slurred speech. However, Trebek stated in March 2020 that the time had come to call it a day. And, while he didn’t know when it would be, he knew exactly how he wanted to leave.