Surprise! ‘Jeopardy!’ Has 2 New Hosts: Mike Richards & Mayim Bialik
This news is a true daily double as Jeopardy! has officially announced its new permanent hosts. Yes, hosts. Mike Richards and Mayim Bialik will split duties on the long-running game show.
Richards will take over at the helm of Jeopardy!‘s daily syndicated format, stepping into the role previously held by the late great Alex Trebek. Meanwhile, The Big Bang Theory‘s Bialik is set to host the show in a limited capacity taking on primetime specials and spin-offs.
Bialik will serve as the host of Jeopardy!‘s newly-announced tournament Jeopardy! National College Championship which will air on ABC in 2022. The two previously acted as guest hosts following Trebek’s death, and beat out a long list of big names for the gig.
Among the guest hosts who served alongside Richards and Bialik are Ken Jennings, Katie Couric, Dr. Mehmet Oz, Aaron Rodgers, Anderson Cooper, Bill Whitaker, Buzzy Cohen, and Savannah Guthrie, Dr. Sanjay Gupta, George Stephanopoulos, and Robin Roberts, LeVar Burton, David Faber, and Joe Buck.
(Credit: Jeopardy!, Inc.)
“Never in my wildest dreams could I have imagined being chosen to step into a role of this magnitude,” Richards said in a statement following the announcement. “I am incredibly humbled to step behind the lectern and will work tirelessly to make sure our brilliant contestants shine in each and every episode. Alex believed the game itself and the contestants are the most important aspects of the show. I was fortunate to witness his professionalism, intensity and kindness up close and that will serve as the ultimate blueprint as we continue to produce the show we love. I am thrilled that Mayim is joining the Jeopardy! team. Her academic track record and enthusiasm for the game made her a terrific guest host. It will be a privilege to produce the primetime series with her as host.”
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Congrats to both Mike and Mayim for their upcoming "Jeopardy!" hosting stints!
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My two favorites! Excellent choices!
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Continue to be amazed by all the support for LeVar Burton to have gotten the job on Jeopardy. He was obviously -- and I mean VERY OBVIOUSLY -- the worst of all the guest hosts. He stumbled over his words and made numerous mistakes.
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I'm really glad Mayim was selected. She is smart and did a very good job hosting. Michael wasn't my first choice but he is ok. I don't think all the Levar Burton promoters are really diehard Jeopardy fans and I guarantee if he would have been selected ratings would have gone down. He did a terrible job and made a lot of mistakes. Glad those in charge were not swayed by all the Levar hoopla.
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Perfect choices
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I think these 2 are excellent choices. I haven't missed an episode for the past 10 years...they will be perfect
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I personally think this was already predetermined for Richards to take the helm. That being said I'm sure they will both do a fine Job.
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Congratulations!
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No more jeopardy for me. Just don't think anyone can come close to Alex. Mike's face is annoying.
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Racism at the highest degree. People just hate seeing minorities take over large networks. The sad world we live in. Its really sad and very expected and disappointing.
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Two excellent choices!! Thank you!
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I'm really liking Joe Buck as host. Great combination of professionalism, likability, and sense of humor.
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Not my favorites but they were ok and I’ll still watch. Best wishes for success & good shows to them & Jeopardy.
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Not impressed
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So just wondering , is Mayim going to cover for Mike when there’s pregnant contestants ?
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We really know the real reason why Levar Burton did not get the chance to host. He was the best choice and I hope that he gets the opportunity to host a different show in the near future.
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So what is the reason why? If you think it's race then you're out of your mind. The real reason why LeVar didn't get either gig on Jeopardy was because he was a disappointed.
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Stupid move LaVar Burton should have gotten the gig
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