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Alex Trebek's "Jeopardy!" host pick Laura Coates never even got an opportunity to try for the gig | Salon.com
Laura Coates - That time I was out to dinner with my family and the waitress returned with the check already paid by another patron and a note telling me to #payitforward.
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Alex Trebek Felt CNN's Laura Coates & L.A. Kings Announcer, Alex Faust, Would Be Great Hosts for 'Jeopardy!” Will They Get a Shot Now? – Michael Fairman TV
![New York, USA. 09th Dec, 2021. Laura Coates and guest attend the world premiere of "A Journal For Jordan" at AMC Lincoln Square Theater in New York, New York, on Dec. 9, New York, USA. 09th Dec, 2021. Laura Coates and guest attend the world premiere of "A Journal For Jordan" at AMC Lincoln Square Theater in New York, New York, on Dec. 9,](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/2HA278X/new-york-usa-09th-dec-2021-laura-coates-and-guest-attend-the-world-premiere-of-a-journal-for-jordan-at-amc-lincoln-square-theater-in-new-york-new-york-on-dec-9-2021-photo-by-gabriele-holtermannsipa-usa-credit-sipa-usaalamy-live-news-2HA278X.jpg)
New York, USA. 09th Dec, 2021. Laura Coates and guest attend the world premiere of "A Journal For Jordan" at AMC Lincoln Square Theater in New York, New York, on Dec. 9,
![Laura Coates on Twitter: "Who knew babyfaced @Shermichael_ had a naughty side just in time for Christmas! @rolandsmartin @newsone https://t.co/gdm2ceEPz1" / Twitter Laura Coates on Twitter: "Who knew babyfaced @Shermichael_ had a naughty side just in time for Christmas! @rolandsmartin @newsone https://t.co/gdm2ceEPz1" / Twitter](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CWMEgZ3U8AA4QSC.jpg)
Laura Coates on Twitter: "Who knew babyfaced @Shermichael_ had a naughty side just in time for Christmas! @rolandsmartin @newsone https://t.co/gdm2ceEPz1" / Twitter
![Laura Coates on Twitter: "@DougSloan @Tiffanydloftin @newsone @rolandsmartin U need instagram---you were there when I posted it, remember? https://t.co/KrUPfubuxs" / Twitter Laura Coates on Twitter: "@DougSloan @Tiffanydloftin @newsone @rolandsmartin U need instagram---you were there when I posted it, remember? https://t.co/KrUPfubuxs" / Twitter](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CVQB1DoUAAEtYc1.jpg)
Laura Coates on Twitter: "@DougSloan @Tiffanydloftin @newsone @rolandsmartin U need instagram---you were there when I posted it, remember? https://t.co/KrUPfubuxs" / Twitter
![Alex Trebek Nominates Laura Coates As His Replacement On 'Jeopardy', LeVar Burton Also Eyes Host Gig - theJasmineBRAND Alex Trebek Nominates Laura Coates As His Replacement On 'Jeopardy', LeVar Burton Also Eyes Host Gig - theJasmineBRAND](https://thejasminebrand.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/IMG_9216.jpg)
Alex Trebek Nominates Laura Coates As His Replacement On 'Jeopardy', LeVar Burton Also Eyes Host Gig - theJasmineBRAND
![Laura Coates on Twitter: "Look at this smart brother! @RayBakerMedia https://t.co/WJb5XwgRYm" / Twitter Laura Coates on Twitter: "Look at this smart brother! @RayBakerMedia https://t.co/WJb5XwgRYm" / Twitter](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Cbf9PymWcAA9rmj.jpg:large)
Laura Coates on Twitter: "Look at this smart brother! @RayBakerMedia https://t.co/WJb5XwgRYm" / Twitter
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