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Alex Trebek debuts beard on 'Jeopardy!' season 35

CULVER CITY, Calif. — The 35th season of the TV game show “Jeopardy!” started Monday, and host Alex Trebek will have a new look.

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USA Today reported that images posted on "Jeopardy!" social media page show Trebek, 78, with a full white and gray beard.

In an Instagram video celebrating the 35th season, Trebek appears with facial hair, too.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

It's time to embark upon a magical journey into Season 35! New episodes start today! ✨

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“No need to inquire how I spent my summer vacation,” Trebek said on Monday’s episode. “Things got a little out of hand.”

This July 17, 2018 image released by Jeopardy Productions shows host Alex Trebek sporting a beard during a taping of "Jeopardy!" in Culver City, Calif. 

“Hopefully it won't be a distraction for our players,” he said.

Fans can vote on whether or not they like Trebek's beard on Twitter. As of the time of this story, most are in favor of the beard.

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