Alex Trebek has no plans to retire just yet. The Jeopardy! host has officially signed on for at least through 2018.
Trebek, 74, signed a new deal with Sony Pictures TV to remain at the helm of the venerable game show through the 2017-2018 season. The Hollywood Reporter confirmed that Sony Pictures TV also re-signed Wheel of Fortune stars Pat Sajak and Vanna White.
“The enduring success of Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy serves as a testament to the talents of these remarkable hosts,” Harry Friedman, an executive producer of both game shows, said in a statement. “The renewal of their contracts continues the special bond that Pat, Vanna and Alex have formed with generations of TV viewers.”
There were rumors back in March 2013 that Trebek was nearing retirement, as his contract at the time only covered through 2015. Obviously, that’s not longer the case.
Trebek currently holds the record for longest-running television game show host with over 6,000 episodes. His last contract reportedly earned him $10 million a year.
Jeopardy! averages 10.7 million viewers a day, while Wheel draws 11.4 million.
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