‘Jeopardy!’ Fans Divided as Mayim Bialik Takes Over Hosting from Ken Jennings

Mayim Bialik and Ken Jennings on Jeopardy!
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The Big Bang Theory star Mayim Bialik is back behind the Jeopardy! podium as she takes over from Ken Jennings on the long-running game show.

Bialik and Jennings have been trading hosting duties ever since former Jeopardy! producer Mike Richards was removed as the new permanent host amidst public backlash. The Call Me Kat actress returned to the show on January 31, just days after contestant Amy Schneider ended her record-breaking 40-day winning streak. She is also hosting the National College Championship specials, which kick off on Tuesday evening.

While Jennings is expected to return before Season 39 bows out in August, some fans were disappointed to see the Jeopardy! G.O.A.T. replaced by Bialik. “I was actually a little sad Ken wasn’t hosting,” tweeted one viewer. “I’d wish they just make up their mind and make Ken the permanent host with Mayim the host of the specials.”

Others shared similar sentiments, writing, “Bring @KenJennings back,” while another said, “I really think Ken should be the new FULL TIME host… She (MissMayim) needs to go.” Another disgruntled viewer added that Bialik “needs to go” as “she will single-handedly kill @Jeopardy if she keeps hosting.”

However, not everyone agreed, as some viewers were more than pleased to see Bialik back in charge. “This is must see TV!!!!” commented one fan, while another wrote, “I love seeing [Bialik] host Jeopardy!!”

Another happy viewer tweeted Bialik, telling her, “You are such a great host of Jeopardy! Perfect personality, fantastic articulation, smart, and entertaining. Please don’t stop. I’ve watched more when you have hosted than ever before.”

Bialik previously hosted the regular edition of Jeopardy! from September 20 to November 5 before Jennings came in from November 8 to January 28. It’s not yet known for how long the sitcom star will be hosting the syndicated series, but she will be presiding over the National College Championship specials until February 22.

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    BlueChefHat

    This is getting a bit ridiculous. I used to like Mayim a lot, but Ken is there more often and we've been getting much more comfortable with his style. He's not showy and comes in to host, not use it as a venue to constantly try out new jokes and interrupt the game. Fading into the background is an important aspect to the show, something Alex was a master of doing all those years, and Mayim unfortunately is distracting.

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    Mary Ann McLaughlin

    Although Ken was a little over the top with his admiration of Amy, I prefer him over Miyam. She never lets the contestants be the main focus of the show like Alex did. She makes it about her as much as she can.

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      BlueSailboat

      If he wasn't fawning over Schneider the internet mobs would have come for him with their pitchforks. No win situation.

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    PurpleCar

    I believe Jeopardy will be much better with Ken Jennings than Mayim. Ken is a proven winner of the show and has in my opinion done extremely well hosting the show. Mayim, while well liked as an actor and not to forget is a PHD in some science, just doe not have the charisma is just not there and might not keep the ratings.

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      RedCloud

      She is beyond annoying. Hate the way she says Nooooo when a contestant gets a wrong answer

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    OliveClover

    I like Mayim and Ken, although I'm beginning to like Ken a bit more than Mayim. She gets a little too excited; I'm afraid that one day she'll go flying off the set. (No witch jokes please.) Keep Ken around (please) - when he's available - and continue Mayim during the tournaments. I just like ' Jeopardy,' and I will continue to watch

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      RedQuill

      I would rather see Ken host full time. I realize it’s a hard job, but like his personality so much better. Really tired of her advertising saying she a neuro scientist. She graduated with the degree but I don’t think she has a job as one.

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        RedFlask

        I give Mayim a lot of credit as a woman neuro scientist. Good for her, she doesn't have to have a job as one. I love her acting on the big bang series &

        Call me Kat. I'm proud of her as a woman and using her talents.

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      RedFlask

      I prefer Mayim, she has a better & more enjoyable personality.

      She gives life to the program.

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      RedPretzel

      I prefer Mayim

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    OrangeWeights

    my choice is Mr. Jennings He is more professilnal and likeable.

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    PurpleTeepee

    Well, since TV Insider surprisingly didn't leave any kind of poll, it looks to me that 70% prefer Ken, 20% prefer Mayim, and 10% prefer both.

    Mark me down for Ken.

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    GoldWheel

    She needs to go!

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    CyanCandy

    Bialik has to much personal attitude. She swishes and delivers correct responses as though the answer was self-evident and she wished around as though she knew the answer so you should, too... Even though odds are good she did NOT know the answer before reading it for the show.

    In fact, the show staff has already indicated she is a somewhat pompous self-absorbed person. I cannot imagine the next year, much less the next 10 or 20, with her as the host.

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    GoldCar

    Not a fan of Mayim because she draws a lot of attention to herself and her style and away from the magic of the show.

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    RedLobster

    Ken is the more believable intelligentsia. Mayim plays it smart & reads clues well but I don’t care for her on Jeopardy.

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    OliveCone

    I like Ken better. At first I liked Mayim, but she talks too much and too long. I hope Ken comes back soon. I don’t watch it much now.

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    OrangeCandy

    Ken jennings is the better host he makes the game about the contestants not himself.mayim thinks it's about her and her voice is like she's talking to a bunch of nursery school kids I try but after listening to her for a week couldn't watch the college tournament because thirty minutes was all I could take for one day of that voice and her bobbing and weaving

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    GreenElephant

    Ken

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    BlueFlower

    Ken should be the new permanent host. If not I'm not watching it anymore. Gender shouldn't be the qualification. Ken has been there and done it all.

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    CyanRaindrop

    I think Ken Jennings is much better than Miyam . I understand why he was Alex’s choice. Stop playing around and make the decision for Ken.

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    BlueHelmet

    Mayim seems to be putting too much of her into the show. Her question cadence is sometimes distracting because of her over enthusiasm.

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    GreenElephant

    Mayim is too hyper! Annoying!

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    RedRocket

    Please dump Mayim. I can't tell if I'm watching Jeopardy or a grade school sleepover.

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    GreenBulb

    Please get Ken!!! Watching the show today (Feb. 9) and Mayim looks like she is going to a high school picnic complete with pink headband. The candidates wear suits! She is just not right for this show. It’s different from most game shows. Nice lady (and very smart) but not the one.

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    OrangePumpkin

    I really enjoy Ken Jennings...he should be permant host.That other lady has no sense of humor.

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      GoldHammer

      What "other " lady? You saying Ken is a lady??

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    GoldPizza

    They need to just go with Ken!!! I don't enjoy watching with Mayim at all

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    GoldButterfly

    Mayim constant neck and head jerk or twitch is very annoying. She also doesn't have the flow and continuity of knowledge that Ken does. Keep her for the specials and let Ken do the day to day, or better yet, let Ken do it all.

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    BlueDice

    Ken Jennings

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    OrangeFries

    Mayim’s quirky movements with Her Head is very distracting. 😊

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    GoldDucky

    Mayim is a horrible hostess when compared to Jennings. Ken is so smooth and seamless. He’s about the show; Mayim is all about herself

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    PurpleSubmarine

    I prefer Ken Jennings as the host.

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    GoldPuzzle

    Mayim is not a good host. Her mannerisms distract from the questions, she’s too excited when contestants find a daily double, and she seems to mock them when they answer incorrectly. I’ve always loved jeopardy but find it hard to watch with her as host. I miss Alex but Ken is much better than Mayim.

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    CyanTag

    Every time she comes on, I change the channel!

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    GreenApple

    As a Jeopardy lifer, PLEASE make Ken the PERMANENT HOST! After losing Alex, you basically drug us through what can only be referred to as cheerleader tryouts. It should have never happened; it created frustration amongst fans and damaged the reputation of the brand. Mayim is not the person for the permanent host position - by now you all should be able to see that. Her cadence is extreme and fake, irritating to the viewers and unsettling to contestants. She feels the need to add something at the end of each response, as if to say, “here let me elaborate on your answer to demonstrate how smart I AM!” What the heck? Alex would rarely do that. And for those that say, “Well, Alex is no longer here, and Mayim can change things up,” my response is this – there’s a reason why SO many people have watched Jeopardy for SO long. It’s the consistent format that focuses on the contestants, NOT THE HOST. If you must keep her for the special tournaments, I could accept that, but will not watch them.  We currently have all of the recent College shows DRV’d, but could only stomach two of them and will delete the rest.  If, however, you make her the permanent host, we will sadly say good-bye to a show we’ve enjoyed for decades – and to the commenter who said that the host shouldn’t matter, I can only assume that you are not a real Jeopardy fan. If the host didn’t matter, why in the heck are we all so sad to have lost Alex. ONE MORE VOTE FOR KEN!

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    OliveRadio

    Keep Ken Jennings all the way. He has been there, done that. Whatever her name is tries to be too cute. Does anybody really know her? I never watched whatever TV show she was on so she means nothing to me and I had never seen her before. But Ken means a lot to Jeopardy! I also like the idea of having Buzzy Cohen do the tournaments. Now he’s fun.

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      CyanLamp

      She's been on two. Blossom and The Big Bang Theory.

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    RedCloud

    She is terrible

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    OrangeTree

    Please bring back Ken Jennings. I simply cannot and will not watch the increasingly annoying MB, with her attention-grabbing behaviors. She only got into a graduate school program because she was a celebrity with money which PhD programs need and want. She has never practiced as a scientist outside of school. She hawks supplements that haven't been tested and are of dubious value. She has some rather unscientific views about vaccines. She has this absolutely annoying habit of pausing before she will tell contestants that they have given the correct answer. What is with that?! And then there are her odd little body movements which makes one wonder what she's going to do next. She's been acting under the direction of a director most of her career. Her "spontaneity" looks and feels forced and fake. She is not the right person for this job.

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    OrangeBike

    Style??? More like LACK of style

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    OliveRadio

    Please bring ken back for regular games! Mayim doesn’t sound natural! Ken was getting a little frustrating with his fawning over any, but her is sooo much better than Mayim!

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    BlueChefHat

    If Bialik stays ….I go ……she is a ‘know-it-all - twitching - foolish choice!

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    RedCloud

    Jennings should be the host-not a fan of Mayim and will not watch show if she is host

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    PurpleBottleOpener

    Ken is much better than Mayim much more friendly and nice without any of her arrogance

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    OrangeBasketball

    Mayim needs to go she talks to much. She can not get through all the clues because she talks so much.

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    BlueBandAid

    Maximum Bialik has got to go. Ken's style is more patterned after Alex. I think that you all are going to keep messing around until you put a great show in jeopardy. Please get Ken back before someone else grabs him up. I never watch jeopardy when she hosts. She just doesn't fit. Many of my friends no longer watch. Bring Ken back now. N

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    CyanGuitar

    It's all about her and she tries grab attention from game & contestants! Please...not her as perm or even temporary host. Kenn Jennings should be the perm host! He knows who the star is...it's the game of Jeopardy and not the host.

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    BlueSword

    Ken Jennings let’s the show and contestants take center stage. He’s comfortable like your favorite easy chair, much like Alex Trebec. Bialik just doesn’t fit. Bring back Ken, or lose a lot of long time Jeopardy fans.

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    GreenApple

    Please stop having Mayim. She acts like a silly child. Ken is much more professional and has a much better demeanor.

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    GoldFlame

    Ken is the best for the host. Do not like Mayim.

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    OliveCone

    Cannot stand Mayim Bialik. Really annoying. Some days I can’t watch at all when she’s on.

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    OliveFlower

    I honestly think she's so boring .. and bland .. Ken is the best ..however Dr. Oz was my choice as well next in line to Ken.. she kills me with that..(correct) I honestly have to find something else to watch in that 7:00 slot ..

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    BluePaw

    Ken please. I want to turn the Chanel when he isn’t hosting.

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    OrangePopcorn

    Ken! May I’m is either full of herself or she is just really nervous, or both

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    OrangeBike

    Bialik must go before JEOPARDY not only loses it views, but it’s sponsees when viewers start boycotting their products

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    OliveSailboat

    I like Ken and would like to see him named the permanent host. I think a decision has already been made and Mayim has been chosen. Johnny announces her as "and now, the host of Jeopardy," while Ken was introduced as "hosting jeopardy." Also, Mayim is hosting regular Jeopardy and Collegiate Jeopardy, giving her double exposure. Ken does not have the on-camera experience Mayim or the other guest hosts have, but he does a very credible job as host. Mayim seems very aware of the camera and seems to get into character when it is on her.

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    GreenHat

    Ken is ABSOLUTLEY the best choice. Not only is he more well spoken than she is, no one can argue the fact that he is one of the best to ever play the game. He brings a unique perspective and all of my friends and family feel the same way. His anecdotal stories experienced viewpoints make the show much more interesting to watch. Ken all the way!!!!!!

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    GreenHat

    Ken is by FAR a better host. Not only is he more well-spoken, he does not pause for two seconds when some one answers a double jeopardy question, whether they are right or wrong. Furthermore, he inarguably HAS THE REAL WORLD EXPERIENCE. In fact, I believe he is the best to ever play the game. My friends and family all agree, That he should remain as the permanent Jeopardy host. We especially enjoy when he brings his anecdotal experiences to the show. After a very long run, we are considering some thing else to do on weeknights. Bring back Ken!!!!

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    OliveRadio

    Mayim; who began as a child actress and is a fantastic one once again, then earned a PhD which is an extremely admirable accomplishment in itself. Very intelligent and personable.

    However, as a former contestant and record holder, Ken Jennings does possess certain unmistakable qualities and production knowledge necessary to be the next permanent host.

    I wish only the best to both of them in their futures and whatever the outcome may be, and will always continue watching my favorite show on television. Alex Trebek, we loved you and will always be missed.

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    PurpleGlasses

    My preference for permanent host is Ken Jennings. Mayim is much too arrogant!

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    CyanBasketball

    Ken. She dresses so horrible. A disgrace to the show

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    PurpleBlowdryer

    I think the show flows much better with Jennings as the host. He has more confidence in the role than she does. Her responses to contestant answers at times are a bit disjointed and kinda herky-jerky. Time to end The Great Politically Correct Game Show Host Experiment, and install Ken Jennings as the permanent Host of Jeopardy!

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    PurpleChilli

    I didn't feel Ken did real well at first, but he has gotten so much better. Mayim was never good and has gotten even worse with all the jumping around and trying to be so 'cutesy'!

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    PurpleButterfly

    When Mayim called the first round “single Jeopardy” it was obvious that she never even watch the show! I think she should have to be a contestant and prove that she’s a smart as she keeps telling her she is before being considered for the job.

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    PurpleButterfly

    When Mayim called the Jeopardy round “single Jeopardy” it was obvious that she never even watched the show. Maybe she should be a contestant and prove to us that she’s as smart as she says she is. It’s called credibility.

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    GreenCoffee

    I, and I'm sure many Jeopardy fans , don't understand what Mayam Bialik is still doing on Jeopardy as a host. Special occasions, maybe, but permanently? Really!

    Ken Jennins is so perfect for the job.

    For whatever reason Ms Bialik comes with an aura I find irritating. She should return to her neuro-science.

    Please! Let Ken do the job he was made for.

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    BlueGrapes

    I like both of them as hosts……I will continue to watch this terrific game show no matter who the host is.

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    PurpleCorn

    Mayim is not nearly as smart as she thinks she is, and needs to stop trying to insert herself into the game. She's just there as the host, not a player. She tries to make herself look smarter than they are. I have a Ph.D., too. It's believable when Ken knows the answers--he probably actually does!

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    CyanTree

    Her body language is annoying

    I don’t watch jeopardy when she is on ..I just can’t watch her ..she must have something wrong with her shoulders.

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    OrangePin

    Please please please bring Ken on as permanent Jeopardy host! He appears comfortable an puts guests more at ease and does not try to look like a “know it all.”

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    RedCarrot

    Me too! Now May in has a new way to call attention to herself. Right after the break is called, she moves her shoulders from right to left. Just wrong? KEN! PLEASE COME BACK ASAP !!

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    Arben70

    The gist of this article: Different people have divergent opinions about something.

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    PurpleTeepee

    I'm torn: Ken was my first choice even before Alex died, but Mayim was great too. I'm fine with either one, but I'll probably also be disappointed that the other one didn't get it if and when one of them becomes the full-time host!

    Of course, to be up front, I'd probably watch the show on a religious basis no matter who the host is. (Except for Doctor Oz. Eff him.)

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      OrangeCandy

      Ken is a narcissist.

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    OliveRadio

    That's not true. Ken was excited about a great contestant. Your prejudice is showing.

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    RedCarrot

    I have to turn the volume down. She is so Loud !

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    BlueProcessor

    I get annoyed watching Mayim bob her head and trying to be perky. I wish they had stuck with Mike Richards.........

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    PurpleChilli

    I have to agree, she just seems so awkward and like she's about to jump out of her skin! Really hoping they pick Ken because I can't imagine her being permanent host.

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    GreenFlask

    Ken Jennings was obviously Alex Trebek's choice

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    OliveRadio

    Mayim is warmer and kinder to the guests and less mechanical than

    Ken abs seems humanly interested in people.

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    David G

    It's crazy,no one should be watching this show for it's host.I have no issues with either Ken or Mayim.I'd be fine with either full time.I bet those complaining would not stop watching if one of these two was named permanent host.Supposedly that's not the plan but if it's what happens I won't miss a single episode over it.

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      OrangeFish

      I will not watch this charade. I love trivia and the show but the self promoting hosts have spoiled it for me!

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    OrangeRaindrop

    I've been a watcher for over 30 yrs and Alex is greatly missed. Ken Jennings is a Johnny come lately and just b/c he's a former champ doesn't automatically entitle him to host. Mayim is a Hollywood powerhouse, cute as a button and is very professional in her hosting. Long live mayim, Viva la mayim!

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    CyanBucket

    Miss Ken Jennings. Do not like Mayim. She does wear terrible outfits.

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    OrangePin

    Mayhem jest cant shake her Big Bang Style. Can she be sti8ll at all?

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    CyanTree

    Me too

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    Blue8Ball

    The stars of Jeopardy are the contestants, not the host! That is what Alex taught Ken. So if you think she is the star of Jeopardy you are watching the wrong program! I miss the show when she’s on because I just do NOT like her and I will not watch it then…if she wants to be a star, then she needs to go back to a sitcom, which I watch very few because I don’t think they are very educational.

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    Blue8Ball

    Yes! Buzzy would be great on the tournaments! I, too, have turned Jeopardy off when whatever her name is tries to host. She just doesn’t know how to be a good host. Alex took Ken Jennings under his wing and tutored him. He saw something in Ken and knew he would make an excellent host. If you keep letting her host you will lose several of your faithful watchers. And I’ve been watching for over 50 years. It breaks my heart to see what you are doing to this wonderful show. My advice: GET RID OF THAT WOMEN BEFORE SHE DESTROYS WHAT IS LEFT OF THIS SHOW!!! Reading all these mails instead of watching the show I see a LOT of people think like me. I actually thought people wanted her as host….NOT SO! See that from all the reading I’m doing. GET KEN AS HOST AND LEAVE HIM THERE. If you want, or think specials should have someone else, then try Buzzy out. He’s good, too, but not as good as Ken, but definitely better that whatever her name is. I never remember it, nor do I care to remember her name or even remember her. GET RID OF HER so I can start enjoying my show again.

    Thank you.

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    BlueSailboat

    They're both fine and neither one is Alex Trebek. I wish they'd just pick some of m to and stick with it and stop trying to please everyone.

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    CyanTree

    I agree

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    Antonio Montealegre

    I have no issues with Ken or Mayim as well!

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    PurpleFlame

    No more Ken Jennings, please. I smell a ballot-box-stuffing conspiracy for Mr. Jennings. Give us a break. Give us a chance to find out if we would miss him, OK?

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    Lorraine

    I love Mayim. She has way more personality than Ken. He seems like a nice guy but he's boring. I won't get my hopes up though. After all, she is a woman.

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    OlivePaw

    Ken is quite snarky. Especially when a contestant gives a wrong answer. Mayim is much kinder. She is smart but in my opinion she does not flaunt it.

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    GoldHammer

    Anyone who hasn't been vaxxed is a menace! Duuude u got that right!

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    CyanTree

    I’m for Mayim. I like her

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    GoldBug

    I like mayim bialak

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    GreenLobster

    Mayim is the clear choice to host full time. She has a personality that is likeable. Jennings still has that arrogant air about him. Like he had when he was a contestant. My wife and I tried watching him, but now we just don't watch Jeopardy when he's the host. Jennings tried to be funny as well as Mayim, but he's just not. Most of you forget that Alex made many funny comments and.......they were funny.

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    OrangePin

    Mayim is such a better host then Ken is so much more personable

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    OliveCactus

    I likeMayim best. She is relaxed and puts the players at ease. She has a little sense of humor which Ken doesn’t seem to have so I much prefer the times when she’s host.

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    CyanScissors

    No one can replace Alex but both Mayim and Ken are excellent hosts.

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    OrangeTag

    I think that Mayim has really improved her ability as a Jeopardy host! Though she struggled somewhat earlier,, she's positively Ken Jennings equal now!

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    RedToast

    Mayim is WAY better than Ken. She has much more personality. Besides, he is a Jeopardy producer and doesn't want to host.

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    CyanDog

    I've said it before...Maybe is an accomplished performer used to being in front of a camera. Jennings is NOT!!! He has no charisma and doesn't know how to address the camera. He's too smug and condescending. Mayim is more like Drew Carey on The Price Is Right - a perfect choice!

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    CyanRaindrop

    Mayim, she is not wound as tight as Ken. Actually let's get on with a final choice even if it is to stay a split. Just announce it and move on. I am so disappointed with the no choice deal.

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    GoldPuzzle

    Get a professional moderator with a smooth articulate voice. Ken makes me feel like I am an unwanted guest at a mensa session. She is even worse. Ken's squeeky voice is a no go. The focus should be on the game.

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    OliveProcessor

    She’s needs to stay

    He needs to go

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    OrangeFish

    "Jeopardy!" will never be the same...ever! Ken Jemnings is an upity nepotistic ass! He favors repetitive winners and insults competitors. Alex would not approve! Mayim is an actress and a bragard! I can't stand and will not watch my used to be favorite program until they find a suitable host! Mike Richards did the best job but somebody found some dirt on him to oust him.... damn shame! Is there no one they can find with integrity and no oersonal agenda?!

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    CyanLamp

    How do you know she doesn't use her PHD? A lot of people have degrees they may not currently use. That doesn't mean the degree was wasted or is useless. It just means they decided to do something else. In Mayim's case it shows the dedication and fortitude it takes to complete a long academic journey. And I'm pretty sure that the years of study and work in a science field are still with her and express themselves, even if subconsciously, in her daily activities. She's so much better qualified than Ken Jennings.

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      OliveCone

      She’s a tv actress. A PHD isn’t needed for that.

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    PurpleMustache

    Ken's comments tend to trail off making it hard to catch his remarks. He is so smart he tends to come off a bit condescending. I must admit I like Mayim better.

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    PurpleGlasses

    I love Mayim and do not want Ken. Please leave her in the hosting spot.

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    BlueCone

    I love having Miyam on Jeopardy!!! She is perfect for the job. Ken is okay but prefer Miyam as the hostess!! I have enjoyed watching Matt and Amy and set my DVR to tape the shows so I can watch them anytime so I don’t miss any of the shows!!! Keep Miyam!!!

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    BlueFan

    Mayim has twice the personal appeal and never slightly ridicules guests line Ken.

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    GoldDucky

    I think ken was bad for Jeopardy. No personality and a very meek voice I actually had a hard time watching while he was hosting

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    GreenHat

    Mayim is 100% better than Ken. She is upbeat, she smiles and engages the contestants. Keep her!

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    GoldAnchor

    Ken, although very intelligent does not have a hosting voice…too soft spoken.

    Mayim is very well spoken, clear and concise. Her enthusiasm is contagious and quite refreshing! Happy she is the host going forward!

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    OliveLocomotive

    In my opinion Mayim is the one. Obviously both are so knowledgeable. However she brings it home with subtle entertainment and presence. Mayim elevates the contestants and keeps the focus on them.

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    OrangeFish

    Mayim is such a great host of Jeopardy. Ken made horrible comments about handicapped people. I can’t watch when he is hosting. I do think their is a bunch of Ken trolls that are intimidated by her. A bright smart woman is hosting the show. Make her permanent.

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      BlueChefHat

      If you thought Ken's tweet was bad, wait till you hear about Mayim's comments on vaccinations, sexual abuse victims, C-section births, circumcision "art", funding of foreign militaries, and sponsorship of brain supplements with no known benefit.

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    OliveBullhorn

    I feel Ken is a bit condescending and irritable nowadays; perhaps he would prefer to just play on that other obnoxious game show where they tend to be mean to one another. Mayim is always cordial, competent and pleasant and I appreciate that.

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    BlueGrapes

    Keep Mayim. Ken Jennings has to go. He'll destroy Jeopardy if he stays. I agree with the comment that he seems to be getting irritated and more condescending lately.

    Mayim has a PhD for crying out loud and she's an accomplished performer. What does Jennings have? Not much except a supercilious attitude and fawning over Amy Schneider. He's not a good fit for the permanent host.

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