Entertainment: Alex Trebek's 'Jeopardy!' host pick Laura Coates was told 'no' to gig

Prior to his death, Alex Trebek said CNN legal analyst Laura Coates could be a good replacement for him. She now says she was rejected from the job. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌

Entertainment   Tuesday, January 18 Alex Trebek's 'Jeopardy!' host pick Laura Coates was told 'no' to gig Prior to his death, Alex Trebek said CNN legal analyst Laura Coates could be a good replacement for him. She now says she was rejected from the job. Valerie Bertinelli on Eddie Van Halen: 'Love isn't a big enough word' Megan Fox, Jodie Sweetin more stars engaged, married in 2022 Joss Whedon finally addresses misconduct claims from Ray Fisher, Gal... Bob Saget's wife Kelly Rizzo pays emotional tribute after his funeral The #BettyWhiteChallenge: How fans are honoring the Golden Girl Passages 2022: See the stars we lost this year Jason Isbell, Whitney Port, more stars test positive for COVID-19 Milan Fashion Week 2022: The best men's looks and celeb sightings Jeff Goldblum, Kyle MacLachlan walk the runway for Prada in Milan LA home of Lori Loughlin and Mossimo Giannulli burglarized Mike Pence's family mourns Marlon Bundo, pet bunny who inspired books Prince Harry wants Archie, Lilibet to visit UK with police protection 'Funny Face' director Stanley Donen dies at 94 Ye discusses the altercation that led to a battery report in L.A. STORY FROM THE ASCENT Top cash back card wipes out interest until 2022 Play your favorite puzzles now: Enjoy crossword, Sudoku, and more free games with USA TODAY.   FOLLOW US Problem viewing email? View in browser Unsubscribe • Manage Newsletters • Terms of Service • Privacy Policy/Your California Privacy Rights • Privacy Notice • Do Not Sell My Info/Cookie Policy • Feedback © 2022 USA TODAY, a division of Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC. 7950 Jones Branch Drive, McLean, VA 22102