Fans clamored for it.

The star admitted he wanted it.

And this week, it finally happens.

Former Kunta Kinte-Geordi La Forge-Reading Rainbow host LeVar Burton gets to stand at the podium on Jeopardy and try to prove he deserves the gig. 

His hosting chores come after a huge Internet campaign by fans, demanding he be allowed an opportunity to stand in Alex Trebek's very big shoes. 

I've pretty much lost interest in all this special guest stunting, but I might watch a few episodes just to see how he does. 

LeVar Burton Is A Favorite For 'Jeopardy!' Host