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'Jeopardy!' Gets Emotional With Heartfelt Message To Host Alex Trebek

CULVER CITY (CBSLA) — Monday night's episode of "Jeopardy!" got emotional when a contestant wrote a heartfelt message to host Alex Trebek.

During Final Jeopardy!, one contestant wrote "What is we love you Alex" as his answer.

A choked-up Trebek responded saying, "That's very kind, thank you."

The show posted the to Twitter clip writing, "Today's Final Jeopardy! includes a heartfelt moment with Alex and another win for Emma!"

Trebek, 79, who has hosted the show since 1984, announced in March that he was diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer.

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