LeVar Burton Trades 'Jeopardy!' For 'Trivial Pursuit'

Fans overwhelmingly preferred LeVar Burton to host "Jeopardy!"

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Fans even started an online petition to get him an audition.

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Burton was given a shot, but many fans did not get to see it.

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It ran during the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and many networks did not air "Jeopardy!" that week.

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This led to Burton being the least viewed host of all guest hosts.

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Although he was passed over, TV execs realized fans want to see more of Burton.

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As a result, Burton has been selected to host a brand new game show.

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He will host a trivia show based on Hasbro's "Trivial Pursuit."

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It will air on eOne in the near future.

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