Recently, Wheel Of Fortune‘s current host, Pat Sajak, recorded his final episode. After his retirement announcement, the network was quick to secure Ryan Seacrest as his upcoming replacement. But now fans are wondering if that rapid hiring is related to Jeopardy.
Was Ryan Seacrest’s Hiring Due To Jeopardy’s Rocky Replacement?
Although Wheel Of Fortune host, Pat Sajak’s retirement announcement was in June 2023, his final spin comes almost a full year later in June 2024. Seemingly, some fans believe his position should be passed to his daughter, Maggie Sajak. However, the network was fast in their negotiations to line up employment for popular TV host, Ryan Seacrest. In light of their quick actions, fans think it was a move to avoid a debacle like Jeopardy! went through with their replacement of longtime host, Alex Trebek.
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Was Ryan Seacrest’s Hiring Due To Jeopardy’s Rocky Replacement?
Although Wheel Of Fortune host, Pat Sajak’s retirement announcement was in June 2023, his final spin comes almost a full year later in June 2024. Seemingly, some fans believe his position should be passed to his daughter, Maggie Sajak. However, the network was fast in their negotiations to line up employment for popular TV host, Ryan Seacrest. In light of their quick actions, fans think it was a move to avoid a debacle like Jeopardy! went through with their replacement of longtime host, Alex Trebek.
Ryan Seacrest and Vanna White co-host American Idol as a sneak peek for...
- 4/12/2024
- by Bonnie Kaiser-Gambill
- TV Shows Ace
New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers wasn’t playing around when he got the opportunity to host Jeopardy!
Following the passing of legendary Jeopardy! host Alex Trebek in 2020, the show’s producers were left with an important decision to make: who to name as his replacement.
Many Jeopardy! viewers assumed that the current host, Ken Jennings, would automatically become Alex’s replacement, but that wasn’t the case.
Producers decided it would be best to test out guest hosts to get an idea of who would make the best permanent host on Jeopardy!
Several different would-be hosts tried out for the coveted spot, including some big names such as Katie Couric, Anderson Cooper, Robin Roberts, and Mayim Bialik.
Producer Mike Richards was one of the guest hosts, and during a recent chat with People, he opened up about his short-lived hosting gig as well as the other guest hosts.
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Following the passing of legendary Jeopardy! host Alex Trebek in 2020, the show’s producers were left with an important decision to make: who to name as his replacement.
Many Jeopardy! viewers assumed that the current host, Ken Jennings, would automatically become Alex’s replacement, but that wasn’t the case.
Producers decided it would be best to test out guest hosts to get an idea of who would make the best permanent host on Jeopardy!
Several different would-be hosts tried out for the coveted spot, including some big names such as Katie Couric, Anderson Cooper, Robin Roberts, and Mayim Bialik.
Producer Mike Richards was one of the guest hosts, and during a recent chat with People, he opened up about his short-lived hosting gig as well as the other guest hosts.
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- 3/24/2024
- by Mona Wexler
- Monsters and Critics
The Price Is Right fans said goodbye to host Bob Barker last year, but the show continues with Drew Carey taking over his duties. It has recently been revealed the show does have behind the scenes protocols they must follow. Recently, a former producer from the show revealed one protocol that is a little surprising. It shows that behind the scenes, the administration team takes things very seriously despite all the fun everyone has on the set.
Safety Is Important On The Price Is Right
Drew Carey, the current host of the game show once had to have a contestant’s wife come on stage to help out because he had dislocated his shoulder. How did that happen? Big prizes mean lots of excitement and sometimes huge celebrations. As a contestant was yelling with joy at winning a trip to Hawaii, he discolated his shoulder. So, his wife took over...
Safety Is Important On The Price Is Right
Drew Carey, the current host of the game show once had to have a contestant’s wife come on stage to help out because he had dislocated his shoulder. How did that happen? Big prizes mean lots of excitement and sometimes huge celebrations. As a contestant was yelling with joy at winning a trip to Hawaii, he discolated his shoulder. So, his wife took over...
- 3/24/2024
- by James Michael
- TV Shows Ace
Fired Jeopardy! producer-turned-host, Micke Richards is spilling all of the behind-the-scenes tea from that specific time. He was ultimately replaced by Ken Jennings and Mayim Bialik. Yet, what exactly transpired during the initial transition? Keep reading for more details on what he went through.
Fired Jeopardy! Producer-Turned-Host Spills BTS Tea
When Alex Trebek passed away in 2020, the search was on for the new Jeopardy! host. Production knew what was in store for them when Trebek retired shortly before he died so he could be at home and spend time with his family. No one could fill his shoes but the show must go on. It looked like they would be trying out a bevy of notable names to see who would fit in, carrying on the torch. According to People, Mike Richards, who had served as a show producer, knew it was a huge undertaking when he was named host in 2021. Unfortunately,...
Fired Jeopardy! Producer-Turned-Host Spills BTS Tea
When Alex Trebek passed away in 2020, the search was on for the new Jeopardy! host. Production knew what was in store for them when Trebek retired shortly before he died so he could be at home and spend time with his family. No one could fill his shoes but the show must go on. It looked like they would be trying out a bevy of notable names to see who would fit in, carrying on the torch. According to People, Mike Richards, who had served as a show producer, knew it was a huge undertaking when he was named host in 2021. Unfortunately,...
- 3/22/2024
- by Amanda Lauren
- TV Shows Ace
Former Jeopardy! producer Mike Richards is finally talking about what went wrong for him in his ill-fated stint as host two years ago.
Richards was announced as the full-time replacement for the late Alex Trebek in 2021. He lasted just one day before resigning after questions arose about his conduct.
“We never discussed how to replace Alex once we knew he was sick,” Richards told People in a new interview. “A conversation like that would have been so disrespectful. We had talked about people coming in and guest hosting if Alex got too sick. But we always knew Alex would come back until the day he decided he couldn’t.”
Trebek died of pancreatic cancer in November 2020. At that point, several guest hosts were brought in as executives struggled to determine who would be the host.
The tryouts included Katie Couric, Aaron Rodgers, Joe Buck, and Robin Roberts. During the process,...
Richards was announced as the full-time replacement for the late Alex Trebek in 2021. He lasted just one day before resigning after questions arose about his conduct.
“We never discussed how to replace Alex once we knew he was sick,” Richards told People in a new interview. “A conversation like that would have been so disrespectful. We had talked about people coming in and guest hosting if Alex got too sick. But we always knew Alex would come back until the day he decided he couldn’t.”
Trebek died of pancreatic cancer in November 2020. At that point, several guest hosts were brought in as executives struggled to determine who would be the host.
The tryouts included Katie Couric, Aaron Rodgers, Joe Buck, and Robin Roberts. During the process,...
- 3/21/2024
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
The former Jeopardy! producer who was famously fired after one day as the TV game show’s new host, as a repercussion of disparaging comments he’d made years earlier, is speaking out about his experience and revealing how some of the top potential guest hosts tested to replace Alex Trebek came from unexpected professional backgrounds and might have altered the show’s tone.
Mike Richards had a career as a game show producer, working in top roles at shows including The Price Is Right and Let’s Make a Deal, before being tapped for the highly sought-after hosting gig at quiz show Jeopardy! following the death of longtime, beloved host Alex Trebek in 2020 from pancreatic cancer. In a new interview with People reflecting on that time period, Richards shared some details of the many famous people who auditioned for or guest hosted the enduringly popular evening game show as producers...
Mike Richards had a career as a game show producer, working in top roles at shows including The Price Is Right and Let’s Make a Deal, before being tapped for the highly sought-after hosting gig at quiz show Jeopardy! following the death of longtime, beloved host Alex Trebek in 2020 from pancreatic cancer. In a new interview with People reflecting on that time period, Richards shared some details of the many famous people who auditioned for or guest hosted the enduringly popular evening game show as producers...
- 3/20/2024
- by Kevin Dolak
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Long-time television producer Mike Richards was at the center of controversy in 2021 when he was chosen as Alex Trebek‘s replacement to host Jeopardy!, only to be fired after just one day on the job. Richards, who served as the executive producer on Let’s Make a Deal and The Price is Right before moving on to Jeopardy! and Wheel of Fortune in 2020, was dropped as producer and host after accusations of workplace discrimination and insensitive comments made on a 2013 podcast. “I hosted one day,” Richards told People in a new interview. “And then the anti-defamation league was called in to do an investigation on me.” At the time, it came to light that Richards was named in wrongful termination and discrimination lawsuits filed by former The Price is Right models, which led to an Adl investigation. “I told them I’ll answer anything. I’m an open book, proud of what I’ve done.
- 3/20/2024
- TV Insider
It’s been a chaotic few years for American quiz show institution Jeopardy!
Following the death of legendary longtime host Alex Trebek in 2020, Jeopardy! embarked on a sprawling search for a replacement with 16 guest hosts vying to fill Trebek’s enormous shoes. Ultimately Jeopardy! producer Mike Richards chose himself for the role. He was then quickly fired when audio resurfaced of him using offensive language on some podcasts.
Goat Jeopardy! champion Ken Jennings and The Big Bang Theory actress Mayim Bialik were then tapped as co-hosts. But in December of 2023, Bialik was also let go from the show, leaving Jennings as the sole remaining host and ultimate heir to Trebek’s throne. While some theorized that Bialik’s own history of controversial statements led to her firing, executive producer Michael Davies recently revealed during the Television Critics Association press tour that wasn’t the case.
“Over the past two and a half seasons,...
Following the death of legendary longtime host Alex Trebek in 2020, Jeopardy! embarked on a sprawling search for a replacement with 16 guest hosts vying to fill Trebek’s enormous shoes. Ultimately Jeopardy! producer Mike Richards chose himself for the role. He was then quickly fired when audio resurfaced of him using offensive language on some podcasts.
Goat Jeopardy! champion Ken Jennings and The Big Bang Theory actress Mayim Bialik were then tapped as co-hosts. But in December of 2023, Bialik was also let go from the show, leaving Jennings as the sole remaining host and ultimate heir to Trebek’s throne. While some theorized that Bialik’s own history of controversial statements led to her firing, executive producer Michael Davies recently revealed during the Television Critics Association press tour that wasn’t the case.
“Over the past two and a half seasons,...
- 2/16/2024
- by Alec Bojalad
- Den of Geek
Though Mayim Bialik was fired from the “Jeopardy!” flagship syndicated series in December, the door is still open to bring her back for other versions, according to executive producer Michael Davies.
On a panel about unscripted television during ABC’s presentation at the Television Critics Assn. winter 2024 press tour, Davies said the decision to remove Bialik and keep Ken Jennings as solo host came from a pursuit of “more consistency.”
“When I took over the show, we were forced into that situation,” said Davies, referring to the two-host setup. “Over the past two and a half seasons, what we’ve heard from a lot of from television stations and other interested parties is that they wanted more consistency. They wanted a single host.
“Mayim is a superb host,” he added. “We hope to continue working with her on primetime versions — this conversation is ongoing.”
Bialik in December announced her exit via social media.
On a panel about unscripted television during ABC’s presentation at the Television Critics Assn. winter 2024 press tour, Davies said the decision to remove Bialik and keep Ken Jennings as solo host came from a pursuit of “more consistency.”
“When I took over the show, we were forced into that situation,” said Davies, referring to the two-host setup. “Over the past two and a half seasons, what we’ve heard from a lot of from television stations and other interested parties is that they wanted more consistency. They wanted a single host.
“Mayim is a superb host,” he added. “We hope to continue working with her on primetime versions — this conversation is ongoing.”
Bialik in December announced her exit via social media.
- 2/11/2024
- by Selome Hailu
- Variety Film + TV
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Quick Answer: Watch new episodes of Jeopardy! with a live streaming service like DirecTV Stream or fuboTV, which come with free trials. You can also rewatch select episodes of Trebek’s Jeopardy! run up to season 36 for free on Pluto TV.
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Jeopardy! is still one of the most popular game shows on U.S. TV, but one of tonight’s categories will be Streaming.
- 1/4/2024
- by Sage Anderson
- Rollingstone.com
Jeopardy! fans were stunned when Mayim Bialik, the Blossom star and co-host of the franchise, announced on Instagram she would be stepping down from hosting the syndicated version of the show earlier this month. In her post, she stated that Jeopardy! producers Sony Pictures Television had “informed” her she would be leaving the syndicated show, leading some fans to speculate she had not left of her own volition.
A few weeks after her bombshell announcement, Jeopardy! co-host Ken Jennings, who has split co-hosting duties with Bialik for the past year,...
A few weeks after her bombshell announcement, Jeopardy! co-host Ken Jennings, who has split co-hosting duties with Bialik for the past year,...
- 12/26/2023
- by Ej Dickson
- Rollingstone.com
Mayim Bialik was reportedly earning a cool seven-figure paycheck prior to her unceremonious dismissal last week from Jeopardy!
According to Puck News, the Big Bang Theory vet was pulling in an annual salary of $4 million. The figure includes her work on the game show’s syndicated version as well as the myriad ABC primetime iterations. Bialik’s compensation was allegedly set to increase by $1 million each year that she remained with the franchise.
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According to Puck News, the Big Bang Theory vet was pulling in an annual salary of $4 million. The figure includes her work on the game show’s syndicated version as well as the myriad ABC primetime iterations. Bialik’s compensation was allegedly set to increase by $1 million each year that she remained with the franchise.
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- 12/18/2023
- by Michael Ausiello
- TVLine.com
If you've been enjoying Mayim Bialik on the daytime iteration of Jeopardy!, we have some bad news.
The Big Bang Theory alum took to social media over the weekend with a stunning announcement:
She's been let go from the iconic game show.
"As the holiday break begins in Hollywood, I have some Jeopardy! news," she shared on Instagram, revealing the news.
"Sony has informed me that I will no longer be hosting the syndicated version of Jeopardy!"
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"I am incredibly honored to have been nominated for a primetime Emmy for hosting this year and I am deeply grateful for the opportunity to have been a part of the Jeopardy! family.
"For all of you who have supported me through this incredible journey and to the fans, contestants, writers, staff and crew of America's Favorite Quiz Show, thank you.
The Big Bang Theory alum took to social media over the weekend with a stunning announcement:
She's been let go from the iconic game show.
"As the holiday break begins in Hollywood, I have some Jeopardy! news," she shared on Instagram, revealing the news.
"Sony has informed me that I will no longer be hosting the syndicated version of Jeopardy!"
View this post on Instagram
A post shared by mayim bialik (@missmayim)
"I am incredibly honored to have been nominated for a primetime Emmy for hosting this year and I am deeply grateful for the opportunity to have been a part of the Jeopardy! family.
"For all of you who have supported me through this incredible journey and to the fans, contestants, writers, staff and crew of America's Favorite Quiz Show, thank you.
- 12/18/2023
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
Mayim Bialik is out as the host of Jeopardy!.
The Big Bang Theory star shared the news on her Instagram Friday, writing that the show’s producers had informed her that she will “no longer be hosting the syndicated version of Jeopardy.”
“As the holiday break begins in Hollywood, I have some Jeopardy! news,” she began in a post set against the series’ iconic blue background. “Sony has informed me that I will no longer be hosting the syndicated version of Jeopardy!”
“I am incredibly honored to have been nominated...
The Big Bang Theory star shared the news on her Instagram Friday, writing that the show’s producers had informed her that she will “no longer be hosting the syndicated version of Jeopardy.”
“As the holiday break begins in Hollywood, I have some Jeopardy! news,” she began in a post set against the series’ iconic blue background. “Sony has informed me that I will no longer be hosting the syndicated version of Jeopardy!”
“I am incredibly honored to have been nominated...
- 12/16/2023
- by Charisma Madarang
- Rollingstone.com
Mayim Bialik has faced her final “Jeopardy!” Two years after stepping in as a permanent host for the beloved game show following the death of its long-running emcee Alex Trebek, Bialik is exiting her regular role on the series. In a statement posted to Instagram on Friday afternoon, Bialik shared that producer Sony Pictures Television had informed her that she will no longer have hosting duties on the series beginning in 2024.
“As the holiday break begins in Hollywood, I have some ‘Jeopardy!’ news. Sony has informed me that I will no longer be hosting the syndicated version of ‘Jeopardy!'” Bialik wrote in the post. “I am incredibly honored to have been nominated for a primetime Emmy for hosting this year and I am deeply grateful for the opportunity to have been a pat of the ‘Jeopardy!’ family.”
“For all of you who have supported me through this incredible journey and to the fans,...
“As the holiday break begins in Hollywood, I have some ‘Jeopardy!’ news. Sony has informed me that I will no longer be hosting the syndicated version of ‘Jeopardy!'” Bialik wrote in the post. “I am incredibly honored to have been nominated for a primetime Emmy for hosting this year and I am deeply grateful for the opportunity to have been a pat of the ‘Jeopardy!’ family.”
“For all of you who have supported me through this incredible journey and to the fans,...
- 12/16/2023
- by J. Kim Murphy
- Variety Film + TV
Mayim Bialik is no longer going to be involved with Jeopardy.
The Big Bang Theory grad posted on her verified social media account Friday that Jeopardy producers Sony Pictures Television informed her that she will “no longer be hosting the syndicated version of Jeopardy.”
Bialik — and co-host Ken Jennings — were both nominated for Daytime Emmys for their roles alternating at the lectern left vacant by the passing of the beloved Alex Trebek. Sony tapped Bialik and Jennings to split hosting duties of the long-running syndicated game show last year, capping a months-long period in which the series underwent a messy transition that saw now-former showrunner Mike Richards tap himself for the host role after a series of guest judges. He was let go a week later after many outlets, including The Hollywood Reporter, reported on the previous discrimination lawsuits he was involved in during his time as executive producer on The Price Is Right.
The Big Bang Theory grad posted on her verified social media account Friday that Jeopardy producers Sony Pictures Television informed her that she will “no longer be hosting the syndicated version of Jeopardy.”
Bialik — and co-host Ken Jennings — were both nominated for Daytime Emmys for their roles alternating at the lectern left vacant by the passing of the beloved Alex Trebek. Sony tapped Bialik and Jennings to split hosting duties of the long-running syndicated game show last year, capping a months-long period in which the series underwent a messy transition that saw now-former showrunner Mike Richards tap himself for the host role after a series of guest judges. He was let go a week later after many outlets, including The Hollywood Reporter, reported on the previous discrimination lawsuits he was involved in during his time as executive producer on The Price Is Right.
- 12/16/2023
- by Lesley Goldberg
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The mystery surrounding Mayim Bialik’s Jeopardy! future has at long last been solved: She’s not returning.
“As the holiday break begins in Hollywood, I have some Jeopardy! news,” Bialik shared on Instagram late Friday. “Sony has informed me that I will no longer be hosting the syndicated version of Jeopardy! I am incredibly honored to have been nominated for a primetime Emmy for hosting this year and I am deeply grateful for the opportunity to have been a part of the Jeopardy! family. For all of you who have supported me through this incredible journey and to the fans,...
“As the holiday break begins in Hollywood, I have some Jeopardy! news,” Bialik shared on Instagram late Friday. “Sony has informed me that I will no longer be hosting the syndicated version of Jeopardy! I am incredibly honored to have been nominated for a primetime Emmy for hosting this year and I am deeply grateful for the opportunity to have been a part of the Jeopardy! family. For all of you who have supported me through this incredible journey and to the fans,...
- 12/16/2023
- by Michael Ausiello
- TVLine.com
Plot: Three best friends become fathers later in life and find themselves battling preschool principals, millennial CEOs and anything created after 1987.
Review: If you are a fan of Bill Burr’s stand-up comedy, you likely know what you are in for with Old Dads. Burr’s directorial debut is an amalgam of his observations and rants from his twenty-plus years as a comedian told through the fictional story of a trio of fifty-year-olds dealing with generational change. On the heels of a year that has seen semi-autobiographical films starring comedians like Burt Kreischer and Sebastian Maniscalco and the series Bupkis with Pete Davidson, Old Dads is a fictional story that relies heavily on Burr’s sense of humor. But, instead of capitalizing on Burr’s red-hot temper as a source of constant comedy, Old Dads is a relatively traditional movie that tries to tell several different kinds of stories without...
Review: If you are a fan of Bill Burr’s stand-up comedy, you likely know what you are in for with Old Dads. Burr’s directorial debut is an amalgam of his observations and rants from his twenty-plus years as a comedian told through the fictional story of a trio of fifty-year-olds dealing with generational change. On the heels of a year that has seen semi-autobiographical films starring comedians like Burt Kreischer and Sebastian Maniscalco and the series Bupkis with Pete Davidson, Old Dads is a fictional story that relies heavily on Burr’s sense of humor. But, instead of capitalizing on Burr’s red-hot temper as a source of constant comedy, Old Dads is a relatively traditional movie that tries to tell several different kinds of stories without...
- 10/20/2023
- by Alex Maidy
- JoBlo.com
Three fiftysomething jerks extend their adolescence way, way beyond the breaking point in Old Dads, a boorish and obnoxiously vulgar comedy that, since it can’t claim any other great distinction, might well have been expressly written to break the all-time record for use of the f-word in the major studio movie. Even Lenny Bruce might be twitching in his grave over this one.
All the same, director/co-writer Bill Burr has more often than not had his finger on the pulse of the populace, so this slap-dash-feeling Netflix offering likely will prove a solid audience-pleaser.
There certainly have been plenty of comedies featuring guys who put off behaving like adults for as long as they can; perhaps The Odd Couple still stands as the quintessential example of this subgenre whose roots go pretty deep. In this case, the three buds behave as if they should be enrolled, not in grade school,...
All the same, director/co-writer Bill Burr has more often than not had his finger on the pulse of the populace, so this slap-dash-feeling Netflix offering likely will prove a solid audience-pleaser.
There certainly have been plenty of comedies featuring guys who put off behaving like adults for as long as they can; perhaps The Odd Couple still stands as the quintessential example of this subgenre whose roots go pretty deep. In this case, the three buds behave as if they should be enrolled, not in grade school,...
- 10/20/2023
- by Todd McCarthy
- Deadline Film + TV
Vanna White has resolved her Wheel of Fortune contract dispute, signing on to remain as the game show’s co-host for an additional two years, Sony Pictures Television announced Tuesday. White’s new pact — which was set to expire next summer — ensures that she will be sticking around through Summer 2026.
As previously reported, beginning next fall White will be joined by new host Ryan Seacrest, who is replacing the retirement-bound Pat Sajak.
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As previously reported, beginning next fall White will be joined by new host Ryan Seacrest, who is replacing the retirement-bound Pat Sajak.
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- 9/19/2023
- by Michael Ausiello
- TVLine.com
Ken Jennings will serve as the host of Jeopardy! as the long-running game show returns for its notably altered 40th season today, Sept. 11, Deadline reports.
Jennings is expected to handle the new season of the show solo instead of alternating dates with Mayim Bialik as they’ve been doing since Sept. 2021. Jennings will also host Celebrity Jeopardy! (Starting Sept. 27) by himself, fully taking over for Bialik, who typically hosts the special primetime events.
Bialik notably left production on Jeopardy! back in May, near the end of Season 39, in solidarity with striking writers.
Jennings is expected to handle the new season of the show solo instead of alternating dates with Mayim Bialik as they’ve been doing since Sept. 2021. Jennings will also host Celebrity Jeopardy! (Starting Sept. 27) by himself, fully taking over for Bialik, who typically hosts the special primetime events.
Bialik notably left production on Jeopardy! back in May, near the end of Season 39, in solidarity with striking writers.
- 9/11/2023
- by Jon Blistein
- Rollingstone.com
After two years of relative calm behind the scenes, Jeopardy! is officially weird again. And much of the tumult, not surprisingly, surrounds who is standing behind the game show’s iconic lectern.
To quickly recap: Ken Jennings and Mayim Bialik — who last summer were officially installed as co-hosts of Jeopardy!‘s syndicated version after a chaotic year that saw the duo temporarily filling the void left by the late Alex Trebek’s original, short-lived successor, Mike Richards — were expected to continue sharing emcee duties for both the upcoming 40th season as well as the franchise’s myriad ABC primetime iterations...
To quickly recap: Ken Jennings and Mayim Bialik — who last summer were officially installed as co-hosts of Jeopardy!‘s syndicated version after a chaotic year that saw the duo temporarily filling the void left by the late Alex Trebek’s original, short-lived successor, Mike Richards — were expected to continue sharing emcee duties for both the upcoming 40th season as well as the franchise’s myriad ABC primetime iterations...
- 8/23/2023
- by Michael Ausiello
- TVLine.com
The saga of replacing the late Alex Trebek as the host of Jeopardy has featured many twists and turns, and now it’s moved into head-to-head competition. Jeopardy's permanent co-hosts Ken Jennings and Mayim Bialik received individual nominations for Outstanding Host for a Game Show, meaning they will compete with each other alongside Wheel of Fortune's Pat Sajak, Family Feud's Steve Harvey, and Password's Keke Palmer.
Usually, multiple hosts from the same show are nominated together for Emmy purposes. This year, all five Queer Eye hosts are nominated as one single entity in the Host for a Reality Competition category, as are Amy Poehler and Maya Rudolph for Baking It. But Jennings and Bialik, who have been alternating as Jeopardy hosts since they took over officially after the Mike Richards fiasco in 2021, are nominated separately.
Usually, multiple hosts from the same show are nominated together for Emmy purposes. This year, all five Queer Eye hosts are nominated as one single entity in the Host for a Reality Competition category, as are Amy Poehler and Maya Rudolph for Baking It. But Jennings and Bialik, who have been alternating as Jeopardy hosts since they took over officially after the Mike Richards fiasco in 2021, are nominated separately.
- 7/13/2023
- by Joe Reid
- Primetimer
In the wake of Wheel of Fortune‘s swift hosting announcement, Jeopardy! champion James Holzhauer is biting the hand that feeds him.
The former contestant, who won 32 consecutive games and became the inaugural champ of Jeopardy! Masters, took to Twitter Tuesday to take jabs at Jeopardy!‘s indecisive and long-winded journey toward replacing the late Alex Trebek.
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“Wheel of Fortune went about this all wrong,...
The former contestant, who won 32 consecutive games and became the inaugural champ of Jeopardy! Masters, took to Twitter Tuesday to take jabs at Jeopardy!‘s indecisive and long-winded journey toward replacing the late Alex Trebek.
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“Wheel of Fortune went about this all wrong,...
- 6/28/2023
- by Nick Caruso
- TVLine.com
Vanna White is reportedly making a power play at “Wheel of Fortune” following news of longtime host Pat Sajak’s impending retirement.
A new report from Puck claims that White has hired “an aggressive new lawyer” to negotiate a long-overdue salary increase.
That lawyer, Bryan Freedman, is known to be a bulldog for his clients when it comes to wringing out the biggest possible payday, with previous clients including ousted cable news hosts Tucker Carlson and Chris Cuomo, and Mike Richards, former producer of “Jeopardy!” and “Wheel”, who was fired from his short-lived stint as Alec Trebek’s “Jeopardy!” replacement.
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According to the report, White earns $3 million per year for flipping letters on the show — which is a mere fifth of Sajak’s $15 million per year. Freedman is reportedly...
A new report from Puck claims that White has hired “an aggressive new lawyer” to negotiate a long-overdue salary increase.
That lawyer, Bryan Freedman, is known to be a bulldog for his clients when it comes to wringing out the biggest possible payday, with previous clients including ousted cable news hosts Tucker Carlson and Chris Cuomo, and Mike Richards, former producer of “Jeopardy!” and “Wheel”, who was fired from his short-lived stint as Alec Trebek’s “Jeopardy!” replacement.
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According to the report, White earns $3 million per year for flipping letters on the show — which is a mere fifth of Sajak’s $15 million per year. Freedman is reportedly...
- 6/24/2023
- by Brent Furdyk
- ET Canada
There’s been rumours that Vanna White’s “Wheel of Fortune” role may be eliminated following host Pat Sajak’s exit. However, that might not be the case, after all.
Sajak confirmed earlier this month that the forthcoming season of the long-running and beloved gameshow will be his final one as host.
“Well, the time has come. I’ve decided that our 41st season, which begins in September, will be my last,” Sajak wrote. “It’s been a wonderful ride, and I’ll have more to say in the coming months. Many thanks to you all.”
Sajak ended the post by joking, “If nothing else, it’ll keep the clickbait sites busy!”
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Well, the time has come. I’ve decided that our 41st season, which begins in September, will be my last. It’s been a wonderful ride, and...
Sajak confirmed earlier this month that the forthcoming season of the long-running and beloved gameshow will be his final one as host.
“Well, the time has come. I’ve decided that our 41st season, which begins in September, will be my last,” Sajak wrote. “It’s been a wonderful ride, and I’ll have more to say in the coming months. Many thanks to you all.”
Sajak ended the post by joking, “If nothing else, it’ll keep the clickbait sites busy!”
Read More: Pat Sajak Announces Retirement As ‘Wheel Of Fortune’ Host
Well, the time has come. I’ve decided that our 41st season, which begins in September, will be my last. It’s been a wonderful ride, and...
- 6/23/2023
- by Becca Longmire
- ET Canada
Pat Sajak may not be the only household name saying goodbye to Wheel of Fortune in the near future.
As the search begins for a new Wheel host — following Sajak’s announcement that Season 41 will be his last — some at Sony TV have reportedly suggested “eliminating” the co-host role currently filled by Vanna White, whose star power might no longer be necessary if the new host turns out to be an established name like Ryan Seacrest, according to Puck News.
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As the search begins for a new Wheel host — following Sajak’s announcement that Season 41 will be his last — some at Sony TV have reportedly suggested “eliminating” the co-host role currently filled by Vanna White, whose star power might no longer be necessary if the new host turns out to be an established name like Ryan Seacrest, according to Puck News.
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- 6/23/2023
- by Andy Swift
- TVLine.com
By almost any metric, Pat Sajak is one of the most successful figures in American game show history. The Chicago native has hosted the iconic Wheel of Fortune since 1983, stewarding the program’s rise to TV dominance.
Wheel of Fortune is a game show that airs in syndication alongside its Sony Pictures Television partner Jeopardy!. The central “wheel” is a literal structure that three contestants spin to reveal a prize amount or punishment that they can add to their winnings if they correctly guess a world puzzle correctly. Along the way, Wheel has picked up some extra rules and twists that make it an unusually complicated experience for the casual viewer. Thankfully Sajak takes his hosting duties seriously, constantly reminding players to strictly read only what’s in the puzzle.
Now it seems that Sajak’s 41-year stint in the captain’s chair is set to come to an end soon,...
Wheel of Fortune is a game show that airs in syndication alongside its Sony Pictures Television partner Jeopardy!. The central “wheel” is a literal structure that three contestants spin to reveal a prize amount or punishment that they can add to their winnings if they correctly guess a world puzzle correctly. Along the way, Wheel has picked up some extra rules and twists that make it an unusually complicated experience for the casual viewer. Thankfully Sajak takes his hosting duties seriously, constantly reminding players to strictly read only what’s in the puzzle.
Now it seems that Sajak’s 41-year stint in the captain’s chair is set to come to an end soon,...
- 6/13/2023
- by Alec Bojalad
- Den of Geek
Jeopardy! showrunner Michael Davies has made plenty of changes since taking over the role from Mike Richards in 2021, including new visuals, new tournaments, new rules, and, of course, two new hosts. While Davies himself didn’t select Ken Jennings and Mayim Bialik as Jeopardy! hosts (that was decided before he came aboard), he has helped them settle into their roles, including choosing which specials and tournaments each should helm. It was initially reported that Bialik would be hosting all prime-time events, but the currently airing Masters tournament sees Jennings in the host role. “When I joined Jeopardy!, there was already a deal that existed with Mayim to do all prime-time events,” Davies told Vulture in a new interview. “At that point, it was just the Jeopardy! National College Championship. I don’t think anybody had thought about any other prime-time events. Then Celebrity Jeopardy! happened, which became natural for Mayim to handle.
- 5/19/2023
- TV Insider
It might have been LeVar Burton‘s dream job to host Jeopardy!, but not landing the coveted gig ended up working out for the best, as the Emmy-nominated actor instead found “absolute bliss” working with his daughter on Star Trek: Picard. Burton campaigned for the Jeopardy! hosting position following the passing of the legendary Alex Trebek and was one of several rotating guest hosts in 2021 as the producers looked for a new permanent replacement. Fans even created an online petition (with thousands of signatures) to get Burton the role. However, it wasn’t meant to be. The job initially went to the show’s executive producer Mike Richards, though he departed just three weeks later after sexist comments he made on a podcast several years earlier resurfaced. Eventually, former Jeopardy! champion Ken Jennings and The Big Bang Theory‘s Mayim Bialik were named permanent hosts. Speaking to People, Burton said...
- 4/13/2023
- TV Insider
On the latest installment of Celebrity Jeopardy!, host Mayim Bialik was interviewing that night’s contestants when a potentially awkward topic came up: Actor Ike Barinholtz is a huge fan of the other current Jeopardy! host, Ken Jennings. Barinholtz quickly elaborated that he loved watching Jennings as a Jeopardy! superchampion. As far as Bialik and Jennings as hosts, he said, “You are both my children!”
Jennings actually appeared later in the episode, sort of, providing pre-recorded clues in a category about shows and actors who, like him as a Jeopardy!
Jennings actually appeared later in the episode, sort of, providing pre-recorded clues in a category about shows and actors who, like him as a Jeopardy!
- 10/11/2022
- by Alan Sepinwall
- Rollingstone.com
Trevor Noah’s departure from The Daily Showhas given rise to speculation about who’s going to be replacing him.
In a video statement shared on Twitter on Thursday (29 September), the 38-year-old comedian said that after seven years as host of the Comedy Central programme, his “time is up”.
The political commentator said that the next part of his life might involve more standup work.
This decision has led to The Daily Show fans wondering who’s going to be replacing Noah as the show’s host.
According to social media users, some of the most popular choices to replace Noah are comedians and talk show hosts Amber Ruffin and Samantha Bee.
The Black Agenda Book’s editor Anna Gifty wrote: “Trevor Noah is truly one of the best to ever do it. Jon Stewart chose well, and I am looking forward to seeing a Black woman champion that desk.
In a video statement shared on Twitter on Thursday (29 September), the 38-year-old comedian said that after seven years as host of the Comedy Central programme, his “time is up”.
The political commentator said that the next part of his life might involve more standup work.
This decision has led to The Daily Show fans wondering who’s going to be replacing Noah as the show’s host.
According to social media users, some of the most popular choices to replace Noah are comedians and talk show hosts Amber Ruffin and Samantha Bee.
The Black Agenda Book’s editor Anna Gifty wrote: “Trevor Noah is truly one of the best to ever do it. Jon Stewart chose well, and I am looking forward to seeing a Black woman champion that desk.
- 9/30/2022
- by Peony Hirwani
- The Independent - TV
Jeopardy!‘s executive producer Mike Davies is toying with an interesting format change to help shake up the long-running game show, but not everybody is on board with the idea. Speaking on the Inside Jeopardy! podcast on Monday, September 19, Davies brought up the concept of offering cash bonuses to contestants who correctly answer an entire column of clues under one topic. The producer, who took over from the ousted Mike Richards in 2021, first touched on the idea last week but went into more detail on this week’s podcast. “I have been thinking about trying out, perhaps in one of our other tournaments this season, experimenting with giving out a cash bonus for contestants who run a category,” Davies said in conversation on the podcast with show producer Sarah Foss and Jeopardy! alum Buzzy Cohen. “It’s a moment in the studio; it’s a great thing.” Cohen, however, seemed apprehensive,...
- 9/21/2022
- TV Insider
Jeopardy! executive producer Michael Davies has been opening up about his role on the long-running game show and revealed one of the first changes he made when he stepped into the position. Davies took over at the show earlier this year following the departure of Mike Richards. Speaking on the Inside Jeopardy! podcast, he explained that the first change he made was the location where host Mayim Bialik looks when thanking the show’s long-time announcer Johnny Gilbert. At first, the Call Me Kat star would look out into the audience and thank Gilbert before turning to the camera and introducing the show. However, Davies suggested that Bialik deliver her thanks directly to camera, explaining, “I think on a show about fact, it wasn’t right that we were looking over to an imaginary Johnny.” He continued, “Instead, you know, we thank him, because we should thank him in the beginning of the episode,...
- 8/16/2022
- TV Insider
It’s official: Mayim Bialik and Ken Jennings are the permanent hosts of Jeopardy! going forward. The game show’s executive producer Michael Davies announced the completion of deals with the The Big Bang Theory star and former Jeopardy! champion to continue to split hosting duties in a note to fans (You can read it in full below).
Touting Jeopardy!‘s viewership increase year over year, Davies also confirmed that Bialik will host Celebrity Jeopardy! on ABC this coming season. As for the flagship syndicated game show, Jennings will host the first stretch of episodes of Season 39, which starts tapings next week, through December, with Bialik stepping in starting in January as she juggles her commitment to her Fox comedy series Call Me Kat.
“We have so much Jeopardy! to make, and so many plans for the future, that we always knew we would need multiple hosts for the franchise...
Touting Jeopardy!‘s viewership increase year over year, Davies also confirmed that Bialik will host Celebrity Jeopardy! on ABC this coming season. As for the flagship syndicated game show, Jennings will host the first stretch of episodes of Season 39, which starts tapings next week, through December, with Bialik stepping in starting in January as she juggles her commitment to her Fox comedy series Call Me Kat.
“We have so much Jeopardy! to make, and so many plans for the future, that we always knew we would need multiple hosts for the franchise...
- 7/27/2022
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
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It’s official: Mayim Bialik and Ken Jennings are the permanent hosts of Jeopardy.
Newly installed showrunner/exec producer Michael Davies made the announcement Wednesday, revealing in a blog post (read it in full, below) that the duo will share hosting duties with both dividing an assortment of specials.
In a bid to create a more permanent schedule, Jennings will start the season in September and run through year’s end, with Bialik set to take over in January. The move will also afford Bialik the opportunity to film Fox’s comedy Call Me Kat, which was renewed for another season in May.
Jennings will also host the Second Chance competition and Tournament of Champions, while Bialik will return for ABC’s primetime Celebrity Jeopardy. She will also host a couple of new tournaments as well. Production on the new season will begin Monday.
It’s official: Mayim Bialik and Ken Jennings are the permanent hosts of Jeopardy.
Newly installed showrunner/exec producer Michael Davies made the announcement Wednesday, revealing in a blog post (read it in full, below) that the duo will share hosting duties with both dividing an assortment of specials.
In a bid to create a more permanent schedule, Jennings will start the season in September and run through year’s end, with Bialik set to take over in January. The move will also afford Bialik the opportunity to film Fox’s comedy Call Me Kat, which was renewed for another season in May.
Jennings will also host the Second Chance competition and Tournament of Champions, while Bialik will return for ABC’s primetime Celebrity Jeopardy. She will also host a couple of new tournaments as well. Production on the new season will begin Monday.
- 7/27/2022
- by Lesley Goldberg
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The search is over... for now.
Sony Pictures Entertainment has closed deals with both Ken Jennings and Mayim Bialik to split the hosting duties of syndicated game show Jeopardy, according to TV Line.
Bialik, meanwhile, will host the primetime editions of the show that air on ABC, with Celebrity Jeopardy! on tap for later this year.
The announcement comes after a search that kicked off when longtime host Alex Trebek died in 2020.
If anything, the franchise has been expanding, bringing more editions to the masses than before, creating the need for multiple hosts.
Bialik will also continue as a series regular on the Fox comedy, Call Me Kat, which will return later this year for its biggest season to date.
The search for a permanent solution has been long and filled with hurdles.
Executive producer Mike Richards was announced as the sole host of the daytime edition last summer, but...
Sony Pictures Entertainment has closed deals with both Ken Jennings and Mayim Bialik to split the hosting duties of syndicated game show Jeopardy, according to TV Line.
Bialik, meanwhile, will host the primetime editions of the show that air on ABC, with Celebrity Jeopardy! on tap for later this year.
The announcement comes after a search that kicked off when longtime host Alex Trebek died in 2020.
If anything, the franchise has been expanding, bringing more editions to the masses than before, creating the need for multiple hosts.
Bialik will also continue as a series regular on the Fox comedy, Call Me Kat, which will return later this year for its biggest season to date.
The search for a permanent solution has been long and filled with hurdles.
Executive producer Mike Richards was announced as the sole host of the daytime edition last summer, but...
- 7/26/2022
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
Following the report that Ken Jennings and Mayim Bialik will continue to split hosting duties for Season 39 of Jeopardy!, fans of the long-running game show have shared their opinions on the matter. While there is no official confirmation as of yet, TV Line reported on Monday, July 25, that Jennings and Bialik will remain as alternating co-hosts going forward. The pair has helmed the show since producer Mike Richards stepped down from the position in August 2021 amid backlash over past comments Richards had made on a podcast. Jeopardy! producers have been on the search for a permanent host since the show’s long-serving host Alex Trebek died in late 2020. Following Trebek’s passing, the series continued with a rotating line-up of guest hosts, including Jennings and Bialik. In a recent TV Insider poll, Jennings was the overwhelming favorite to host alone among people who voted. Fan reaction to the latest news has been varied,...
- 7/26/2022
- TV Insider
What is "if it ain't broke, don't fix it?" The answer, in this case, is Jeopardy!'s current hosting situation. Mayim Bialik and Ken Jennings will continue to share hosting duties on the beloved game show, according to Deadline. Bialik took on the gig after the abrupt exit of Mike Richards in August 2021, who had been named the permanent replacement of long-time host Alex Trebek. Bialik was previously named the host of Jeopardy!'s primetime and spinoff series, including Jeopardy! National College Championship. Jennings later joined in November 2021, and he and Bialik have been trading spots behind the hosting lectern ever since. According to the outlet,...
- 7/26/2022
- E! Online
It appears that Jeopardy! is going to continue with its current formula as Season 39 will see Ken Jennings and Mayim Bialik return to alternate hosting duties. Jennings and Bialik will be the official co-hosts of the fan-favorite game show for the whole season, according to TV Line. Since longtime host Alex Trebek died in late 2020, it’s been a race to find a replacement that feels right, and it would seem that this combination is it. (Credit: ABC/Peggy Sirota; ABC/Casey Durkin) Both Jennings and Bialik were among the initial rotating lineup of guest hosts that followed in Trebek’s absence as a means to finish out Season 37. Following that run, former executive producer Mike Richards was named host of the syndicated game, while Bialik had been tapped to lead Primetime coverage. After past comments Richards had made on a podcast came to light, he stepped down from the position,...
- 7/25/2022
- TV Insider
It looks like “Jeopardy!” will have not one, but two permanent hosts. Ken Jennings and Mayim Bialik will continue to split hosting duties for Season 39.
The pair were already on the job through the end of Season 38 of the Sony quiz show, which comes to a close on Friday. Both have now struck deals with Sony Pictures Entertainment to continue hosting in syndication.
A spokesperson for Sony did not immediately respond to TheWrap’s request for comment.
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Jennings and Bialik were splitting temporary hosting duties on “Jeopardy!” while the game show searched for a full-time replacement for the late Alex Trebek, following the quick ousting of Mike Richards — the syndicated series’ first choice after a rotating stable of guest hosts (including Jennings and Bialik) tried out for the role.
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The pair were already on the job through the end of Season 38 of the Sony quiz show, which comes to a close on Friday. Both have now struck deals with Sony Pictures Entertainment to continue hosting in syndication.
A spokesperson for Sony did not immediately respond to TheWrap’s request for comment.
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- 7/25/2022
- by Katie Campione
- The Wrap
At last, there’s a solution to the ongoing question of which host — Mayim Bialik or Ken Jennings — will ultimately lead “Jeopardy!” The answer: Both.
Sony Pictures Entertainment has entered into long-term deals that will have the two hosts continue to split duties on the popular syndicated game show, according to a person familiar with the matter, while retaining Bialik to host primetime editions of the show as well as the new “Celebrity Jeopardy!” show expected to start up at ABC. With Sony eager to boost more versions of the program, this person says, more than one host was required. Bialik continues to work on the Fox sitcom, “Call Me Kat,” which has been scheduled for a third season.
A spokesperson for Sony Pictures Entertainment, which has for months been navigating the ultimate succession for Alex Trebek, the longtime “Jeopardy!” host who died in 2020, did not respond to queries for comment.
Sony Pictures Entertainment has entered into long-term deals that will have the two hosts continue to split duties on the popular syndicated game show, according to a person familiar with the matter, while retaining Bialik to host primetime editions of the show as well as the new “Celebrity Jeopardy!” show expected to start up at ABC. With Sony eager to boost more versions of the program, this person says, more than one host was required. Bialik continues to work on the Fox sitcom, “Call Me Kat,” which has been scheduled for a third season.
A spokesperson for Sony Pictures Entertainment, which has for months been navigating the ultimate succession for Alex Trebek, the longtime “Jeopardy!” host who died in 2020, did not respond to queries for comment.
- 7/25/2022
- by Brian Steinberg
- Variety Film + TV
Jeopardy! would be sticking with its two-host formula. According to sources, Mayim Bialik and Ken Jennings are finalizing deals to continue to share hosting duties on the venerable syndicated game show’s upcoming Season 39. A source for Sony Pictures TV, which produces Jeopardy! would not comment on speculation.
Bialik, who previously was announced as host of the Jeopardy! primetime and spinoff series, and former Jeopardy! champion Jennings had been filling in as guest hosts of the mothership syndicated program following the abrupt exit of Mike Richards as host in August after one day of tapings. The two were subsequently named full-time hosts for the remainder of Season 38. The pairing seemed to work well, and was well received by fans.
Jeopardy! recently landed its third consecutive Outstanding Game Show Daytime Emmy Award. The eligibility period spanned the final episodes hosted by the late Alex Trebek as well as Bialik and Jennings’ tenures.
Bialik, who previously was announced as host of the Jeopardy! primetime and spinoff series, and former Jeopardy! champion Jennings had been filling in as guest hosts of the mothership syndicated program following the abrupt exit of Mike Richards as host in August after one day of tapings. The two were subsequently named full-time hosts for the remainder of Season 38. The pairing seemed to work well, and was well received by fans.
Jeopardy! recently landed its third consecutive Outstanding Game Show Daytime Emmy Award. The eligibility period spanned the final episodes hosted by the late Alex Trebek as well as Bialik and Jennings’ tenures.
- 7/25/2022
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Jeopardy!‘s 38th season is nearing its end and with it comes the question of what will hosting look like in Season 39? The beloved game show’s permanent hosting gig has been in limbo since longtime helmer Alex Trebek died in late 2020. Since then, a plethora of guest hosts has rotated in and out of the position with a brief reign by former executive producer Mike Richards before he stepped down. Leaving the position open at the beginning of Season 38, Richards passed the baton to primetime host Mayim Bialik and Goat Champion Ken Jennings who have since rotated in and out of the guest hosting role over the past several months. The pattern has become the new normal, but differing opinions about Bialik and Jennings have divided viewers as to who they’d like to see in the position permanently. Could the alternative to a permanent host be a continuously...
- 7/19/2022
- TV Insider
Jeopardy! may be all about coming up with questions and answers, but one of the biggest looming questions over the game show is when will the full-time host will be announced? When Alex Trebek died in November 2020, he took with him the steady and reliable hosting pattern as producers called upon a rotation of well-known figures to step into his shoes temporarily. A decision seemed to have been made in August of 2021 when it was announced that then-executive producer Mike Richards would host the syndicated version, while Mayim Bialik would take on any primetime specials and tournaments. (Credit: ABC/Peggy Sirota; ABC/Casey Durkin) After it was decided that Richards would not continue in his short-lived role following past controversial comments, Goat Tournament Champion Ken Jennings split duties with Bialik and continued to do so throughout the show’s ongoing 38th season. So, when will the show finally come to...
- 7/7/2022
- TV Insider
To co-host or not to co-host, that is the Jeopardy! question. Ken Jennings and Mayim Bialik have been splitting Jeopardy! co-hosting duties for about one year. Jennings hosts the main show, and the Call Me Kat star hosts the various specials (she will also host the Celebrity Jeopardy! spinoff this fall). Backstage at the 2022 Daytime Emmy Awards on Friday, June 24, executive producer Michael Davies said the game show is hoping to announce a new permanent Jeopardy! host “very, very soon.” But should there be one permanent host? Has this year of shared hosting captured the hearts of viewers? Fans have already proven themselves outspoken on this matter. Pressure from viewers made producer Mike Richards lose his permanent hosting gig after past offensive comments of his surfaced online. And viewers have already shared who they think should be the full-time host between Jennings and Bialik in a previous TV Insider Jeopardy!
- 6/27/2022
- TV Insider
What is the future of Jeopardy!? No, that's not an answer to a question on the celebrated game show. Rather, it's the question we're all asking after Jeopardy! executive producer Michael Davies teased a hosting announcement could be coming "very, very soon." After acknowledging some "awkward months" for the show—executive producer Mike Richards was fired after being named Alex Trebek's successor—Davies is looking forward to the future. "What's happened over the course of the season—Matt Amodio, and Amy Schneider and Mattea [Roach] and Ryan [Long]—really made us just remember how incredible the game is," he said backstage at the 2022 Daytime...
- 6/27/2022
- E! Online
It's hard to believe that the Jeopardy! has yet to name a permanent host.
Following Alex Trebek's death in 2020, the series employed temporary hosts as questions mounted about who would become the face of the series long-term.
Executive Producer Mike Richards was named permanent host a year ago, only to depart shortly after following unearthed anti-Semitic, misogynistic, and racist jokes came to the forefront.
During the Daytime Emmys, fellow EP Mike Davies spoke to press and said that "we hope to have a hosting announcement very, very soon," according to Variety.
“But with all of our plans for Jeopardy! — which is more Jeopardy!, not less, more versions — we’re going to need multiple hosts to represent the entire audience,” Davies added, “to represent the entire country, in order to take this franchise forward.”
Mayim Bialik and Ken Jennings have effectively been sharing hosting duties on the daily version, with...
Following Alex Trebek's death in 2020, the series employed temporary hosts as questions mounted about who would become the face of the series long-term.
Executive Producer Mike Richards was named permanent host a year ago, only to depart shortly after following unearthed anti-Semitic, misogynistic, and racist jokes came to the forefront.
During the Daytime Emmys, fellow EP Mike Davies spoke to press and said that "we hope to have a hosting announcement very, very soon," according to Variety.
“But with all of our plans for Jeopardy! — which is more Jeopardy!, not less, more versions — we’re going to need multiple hosts to represent the entire audience,” Davies added, “to represent the entire country, in order to take this franchise forward.”
Mayim Bialik and Ken Jennings have effectively been sharing hosting duties on the daily version, with...
- 6/27/2022
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
A Jeopardy! hosting announcement is coming “very, very soon.” Will it land either Mayim Bialik or Ken Jennings in the full-time answer-reader’s seat? Or might the long-running quizzer buzz in with a new option?
Speaking with the press after Jeopardy! was named Outstanding Game Show at this year’s Daytime Emmys, executive producer Michael Davies acknowledged the scandal/”awkward months” of last summer, during which fellow EP Mike Richards was named full-time host, only to cede the post when anti-Semitic, misogynistic and racist jokes that he told on a podcast in the mid-2010s resurfaced online.
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Speaking with the press after Jeopardy! was named Outstanding Game Show at this year’s Daytime Emmys, executive producer Michael Davies acknowledged the scandal/”awkward months” of last summer, during which fellow EP Mike Richards was named full-time host, only to cede the post when anti-Semitic, misogynistic and racist jokes that he told on a podcast in the mid-2010s resurfaced online.
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- 6/27/2022
- by Matt Webb Mitovich
- TVLine.com
“General Hospital” was the big winner on Friday night at the 49th annual Daytime Emmys, winning five awards — including daytime drama — as the telecast returned to a live, in-person event. The day’s news — the overturn of Roe v. Wade and the assault on women’s rights by a rogue Supreme Court – threatened to overshadow the event. But the two-hour telecast, hosted by “Entertainment Tonight” anchors Kevin Frazier and Nischelle Turner for the first time, kicked off without a hitch from the Pasadena Convention Center.
“General Hospital’s” Daytime Emmys also including supporting actor, supporting actress, young performer and directing. The “Gh” haul made ABC the overall network leader of the night, with five wins. Syndicated series won overall, with six total. “Gh” is the most-winning daytime drama series in history, having now won the top prize a total of 15 times.
“The Kelly Clarkson Show,” meanwhile, was a repeat winner as best entertainment talk show,...
“General Hospital’s” Daytime Emmys also including supporting actor, supporting actress, young performer and directing. The “Gh” haul made ABC the overall network leader of the night, with five wins. Syndicated series won overall, with six total. “Gh” is the most-winning daytime drama series in history, having now won the top prize a total of 15 times.
“The Kelly Clarkson Show,” meanwhile, was a repeat winner as best entertainment talk show,...
- 6/25/2022
- by Michael Schneider
- Variety Film + TV
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