Check Out Alex Trebek’s New Facial Hair

Alex Trebek is feeling his summer looks, honey.

Alex debuted the signature beard he typically sports during the Jeopardy! off-season. The 79-year-old, who is in the midst of a battle with stage 4 pancreatic cancer, also gave a health update.

“I hope you’re all doing well during these difficult times. As many of you know, whenever there’s a break in our Jeopardy! tape schedule, I often take that opportunity to grow some facial hair,” he said, motioning to his new goatee.

He added that he’s anxiously waiting for the time when it’s safe for the entire Jeopardy! cast and crew to return to the studio, which he hopes will be “very, very soon.”

“I’m here at home recording show openings from some very special Jeopardy! episodes that will be coming up in July,” he continued. “For the first time ever, we are going to open the Jeopardy! vaults and take another look at some of our favorite episodes, including the very first Jeopardy! show I ever hosted — mustache and all.”

We’re so here for it, Alex!