These Throwback Photos of Young Alex Trebek Remind Fans He Was a Total Stud

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From Prevention

Alex Trebek is an American icon. The game show host and television personality has been entertaining audiences for more than 40 years. But did you know Trebek, 79, is also a “snack?” It’s true. A recent throwback photo, shared by The Shade Room, with that exact descriptor—a.k.a. his sexier side—has fans talking.

In the image, Trebek can be seen wearing a gold chain and barely buttoned button-down. His hair is coiffed. His mustache is trimmed, and his complexion is tanned. Seriously. Trebek is throwing off some major Burt Reynolds vibes. And while many remember Trebek’s dark facial hair—after all, it made the news when the Jeopardy! host shaved his mustache off—few recall him looking quite like this. Comments on the post ranged from “he screams Pringles snack” and “sugar daddy potential” to “he low key looks like Orlando Bloom playing Alex Trebek in a movie.”

Twitter users had similar reactions, and images of “young Alex Trebek” quickly became a topic.

Of course, not everyone loves the old look. One commenter said “debatable” while another suggested he looks like someone who “peeped in windows.” However, most were encouraging, with many quick to point out that he has been (and always will be) attractive.

As for Trebek, he wants to be remembered for other things. Just last week, the Jeopardy! host revealed he hopes his legacy is one of knowledge.

“[I hope I’ve been] an influence for not underestimating the benefits of knowledge on life,” Trebek told reporters at the Television Critics Association winter press tour. “Even though you are not going to use it in a practical way in daily life... it becomes part of you and enriches you, and makes you a better human being.”

Trebek is currently battling stage 4 pancreatic cancer and filming new episodes of Jeopardy!, which can be viewed weekdays on ABC.

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