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I was concerned that sympathy might play a big role in the voting, Trebek explained.
Im not a big fan of sympathy votes.
I believe we should all be judged on the merits of our work.
If votersreallywanted to give him the pity vote, Trebek reasoned, they should have done it in 2018.
However, I started thinking back to last year, Trebek joked.
Last year, I was nominated.
I had just had major surgery to remove two life-threatening blood clots on my brain.
You would think that would have elicited a certain amount of sympathy, but I didnt win!
Concluded Trebek, So maybe Ive been worrying about the wrong thing.
Joked the host, If thats the case, I can live with that.
Of course, Trebek isnt the only 2019 Daytime Emmy Awards winner.
In fact, you could read the list of this years other winners below.
