ESPECIALLY, given Alex Trebek has been battling cancer, his immune system is probably a bit deficient, this makes complete sense. Maybe we'll look back and remember "that one time that those shows filmed without audiences because of that one virus"
Jeopardy! and Wheel of Fortune will not be filming with a studio audience amid the on going coronavirus outbreak, a source close to the two popular game shows confirms to PEOPLE.
The choice to forgo having spectators at the live tapings was made out of concern for the show’s senior audience, who are said to be the most at risk for complications associated with the COVID-19 coronavirus, the source says.
The decision was also was made in consideration of Jeopardy! hostAlex Trebek‘s health as the host currently has a compromised immune system due to his ongoing fight against stage 4 pancreatic cancer. This makes him more susceptible to the virus.