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Ryan Reynoldsannounced Friday that Burton, 64, is the new guest spokesperson for hisAviation American Ginbrand.
“Everyone has been saying how great LeVar Burton is so I decided to have him step in for me as spokesperson of Aviation Gin,” Reynolds, 44, said in a video announcement.
Burton then appeared on the screen and delivered an effortless commercial as he sat poolside enjoying a gin and tonic.
“The smooth, refreshing taste of Aviation American Gin for an out of this world gin and tonic,” theStar Trekalum said before taking a refreshing sip.
Reynolds complimented Burton’s delivery and said, “Now that man is a goddamn national treasure. He’s probably too good for us.”
The Aviation American Gin owner scooped up Burton as a guest spokesperson following the Wednesday announcement fromJeopardy!of itsfinal group of guest hostsfor the 37th season, which includes Burton.
“THANK YOU… to all y’all for your passionate support! I am overjoyed, excited, and eager to be guest-hostingJeopardy!,and will do my utmost best to live up to your faith you in me,” Burtonwroteon Twitter after the announcement. “YOU MADE A DIFFERENCE! Go ahead and take my word for it, this time.”
Reynolds re-tweeted Burton,adding, “This needs to be a permanent gig.”
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The lineup also includesGood Morning Americaco-anchorsGeorge StephanopoulosandRobin Roberts, CNBC journalist (and formerCelebrity Jeopardychampion) David Faber and sportscaster Joe Buck.
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Since Trebek’s death,Jeopardy!guest hosts have included former championKen Jennings,Katie Couric,Dr. Mehmet Oz,Aaron RodgersandAnderson Cooper, who began his run on Monday.
source: people.com
