July 29 (UPI) -- Sony Pictures Television told USA Today in a statement that Alex Trebek, 80, of Jeopardy! and Pat Sajak, 73, and Vanna White, 63, of Wheel of Fortune are returning to Los Angeles studios for new episodes.

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Jan 08, 2021 Wheel of Fortune host Pat Sajak has recently shared his thoughts on the late Alex Trebek. Sajack spoke highly of the Jeopardy! Host during a recent interview with PEOPLE (the TV Show!) earlier this week. Trebek passed away on November 8, 2020. “No one admires what he accomplished more than I do,” Sajak told People Show. We don't deserve Alex Trebek and Pat Sajak! Let's be real, these two men are probably the most beloved game show hosts of all time. Trebek has been hosting Jeopardy since 1984 and Sajak has been.

'While some things may have changed behind the scenes and on the set to keep everyone safe, fans can expect to see the same Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy! they have come to love when the season starts,' the statement said.

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Both shows are slated to resume production this week and next, Deadline.com reported.

Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy!suspended their audience tapings and then stopped filming new episodes all together around mid-March amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Trebek had announced a year before the delay in the show's production that he was diagnosed with Stage 4 pancreatic cancer. More recently, he said that his cancer treatment is going well and he's 'feeling great.'

The show recorded some classic episodes during the hiatus and Trebek said that he is eager to return.

'The productions have protocols in place in accordance with current government guidelines to protect contestants, staff, crew and talent from the spread of COVID-19,' a studio spokesperson told People.

Prevention measures due to COVID-19 at Wheel of Fortune include a redesigned wheel that allows contestants to stay six feet apart. At Jeopardy!, contestants will be spaced out further and away from Trebek at his lectern.

Along with social measures, other changes include: allowing only staff and crew on stage, providing everyone behind the scenes with personal protective equipment, testing contestants before they come on the show and testing staff and crew on a regular basis.

Wheel of Fortune host Pat Sajak mourned the death of fellow game show host Alex Trebek on Sunday, calling Trebek's death a 'tremendous loss.' Trebek hosted Jeopardy! for 36 years, and for most of that time, the show aired right alongside Wheel of Fortune. Trebek died at age 80 following a battle with pancreatic cancer.

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'Alex Trebek’s courage, grace, and strength inspired millions and awed those of us who knew him,' Sajak tweeted Sunday afternoon. 'A tremendous loss for his family, friends, co-workers, and countless viewers. I was honored to be a friend and a part of his professional family for all these years. A very sad day.' Sajak's co-star Vanna White also shared a tribute on Instagram, alongside photos of the trio together. 'I will cherish the many memories I have shared with Alex Trebek that date back well before either of our careers took off,' White wrote in part, later adding that there 'will never be another Alex Trebek and he will truly be missed.'

Alex Trebek’s courage, grace and strength inspired millions and awed those of us who knew him. A tremendous loss for his family, friends, co-workers and countless viewers. I was honored to be a friend and a part of his professional family for all these years. A very sad day.

Trebek died with his family and close friends by his side Sunday morning. He was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and frequently kept fans up to date on every step of the battle. He continued hosting Jeopardy!, taping his last episodes on Oct. 29. His final episode will air on Christmas Day, Dec. 25. Trebek hosted more than 8,200 Jeopardy! episodes, and received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. Trebek is survived by his wife Jean and children Matthew, Emily, and Nicky. His family is asking for donations in his memory to be made to World Vision.

Sajak and Trebek became friends over the years, as they both anchored two American television institutions for more than 30 years each. After Trebek announced his cancer diagnosis, Sajak and his family reached out on Twitter. 'The Sajak family is deeply saddened to hear of Alex Trebek’s struggle with cancer. Our hearts go out to him and his family,' Sajak wrote at the time. 'But there is no one I know who is stronger and more determined, and I would never bet against him. We, and the entire country, are pulling for you, Alex.'

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Sajak and White were not the only game show hosts to reach out after Trebek's death. The Price Is Right host Drew Carey also shared his condolences on Twitter. Carey shared the Jeopardy! team's announcement, calling Trebek 'such a kind man' and 'truly a blessing to the world.'