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\"Even if nothing comes from it, I can't tell how much how I appreciate all y'alls love and support!\" Burton recently tweeted in response.

Also favored by fans to succeed Trebek is former contestant Ken Jennings, who holds the record for the most consecutive Jeopardy! wins, with 74.

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