‘Jeopardy!’: Is This the Real Reason Mayim Bialik Was Axed?
Sony TV dropped Mayim Bialik as Jeopardy! host on Friday (December 15), citing “continuity” for viewers as the reason, though it appears there may have been more behind the firing. In Puck News‘ weekly email digest, “What I’m Hearing,” entertainment journalist and long-time former editorial director of The Hollywood Reporter, Matthew Belloni, alleged that Bialik stepping away from the show in solidarity with the WGA strike this past May played a significant part in her dismissal. Bialik, who shared hosting duties with Ken Jennings, stepped down from the final week of filming last season to support the writers’ strike, meaning Jennings had to fill in for the remaining episodes. Jennings has hosted all syndicated episodes and specials since, including the most recent season of Celebrity Jeopardy! “While Sony insists the parting is to “maintain continuity” for viewers, Bialik’s actions during the strike were at least a contributing factor, according...
- 12/18/2023
- TV Insider
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