LeVar Burton Says He Was ‘Wrecked’ About ‘Jeopardy!’ Controversy

LeVar Burton is opening up about not snagging the “Jeopardy!” hosting job after campaigning for Alex Trebek’s role. The legendary “Reading Rainbow” alum recently appeared on Newsy’s “In The Loop” to share how not being chosen for the permanent hosting position left him feeling “wrecked.” Advertisement “Experiencing a very public defeat — humiliation, if you will — was sobering. And what I learned from the experience, really, is that it reinforced my belief that everything happens for a reason, even if you cannot discern the reason in the moment,” Burton said. Burton, who’s a longtime fan of the classic game… Read Full Article