‘Jeopardy!’ Boss Announces Big Changes to Show in Season 40
Jeopardy! is keeping calm and carrying on amid the ongoing WGA strike which called into question the future of Season 40.
After just concluding Season 39, Jeopardy! showrunner Michael Davies is offering fans a silver lining for the latest chapter of the beloved game show as he revealed in a new episode of the Inside Jeopardy! podcast that Season 40 will go on with some necessary changes including recycled questions, returning players, and increased minimum winnings.
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During the podcast’s August 7 episode, Davies shared, “I believe, principally that it would not be fair to have new contestants.” He noted, “Making their first appearance on the Alex Trebek stage, doing it with non-original material or as we’ll talk about a combination of non-original material and material that was written pre-strike. And so we decided that really we needed to invite back and give a second chance in general to players who probably thought that their chance to come back and play on the Alex Trebek stage had gone forever.”
In this instance, that will include contestants from Season 37 who lost their initial games, and winners from that will advance to a Season 37 and Season 38 Champions Wild Card. As fans will recall, Season 28 contestants already had their Second Chance Tournament previously.
Following the strike, which currently has no end in sight, Davies made it clear, “We’ll head into our season 39 post-season.” This would include the Tournament of Champions. And so, the beginning of Season 40 will feature Season 37 and Season 38 contestants and the material used in the episodes will be “a combination of material that our WGA writers wrote before the strike,” Davies said, “which is still in the database and material that is being redeployed from multiple, multiple seasons of the show.”
Among other announcements made during the podcast was the fact that second-place and third-place prizes will be increased by $1,000. This means the game minimum for runner-up contestants is $2,000 which will be awarded to the third-place player, and second-place competitors will take home $3,000.
It’s unclear what the Season 40 plan is for hosting duties as Mayim Bialik took a step back to stand in solidarity with the striking WGA writers, while Ken Jennings finished out the season while facing pressure for the action. Will you be tuning into this alternative version of a typical Jeoaprdy! season? Let us know in the comments section, below.
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I love the fact that Alex kept on hosting during a strike, and Ken did so also! I will continue to watch Jeopardy as long as Ken is the host. He's such a natural!
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This is strictly personal preference regarding who MCs the show. Ken does well but I prefer Mayim.
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I'm curious what you like about her? She just annoys the heck out of me. Love her on Big Bang! Not on Jeopardy! The way she is super slow to give the answers. ......"That's.....correct." such anticipation. LOL
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She’s on a learning curve. I like her
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Ken's a dweeb
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Love her too!
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I agree! My husband and I have watched Jeopardy for years but we only watch when Ken is hosting.
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Sorry, I lost respect for Ken when he refused to honor the writer’s strike by continuing to host. Is that all you can think of is yourselves and missing Jeopardy? Thousands of writer’s livelihoods are at stake here.
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A strike by, say, emergency room nurses is different from a strike by entertainment writers. To highlight the obvious, one group is essential and the other group is decidedly not essential. And all RichBoston can think of, seemingly, is his political ideology. Can the writers can ply their trades elsewhere, or is it sacrosanct that anyone with any gripe about his/her vocation gets lauded and catered to?
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We’re not talking about their importance to society We’re talking about fair compensation and the ability to make a reasonable living. By your argument I guess only those whose functions are critical to survival should be paid fairly and to hell with everyone else.
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Ken is a natural, Jeopardy is much more enjoyable when Ken is the host. Mayim is distracting from the game.
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I do not watch when Ken is on. He seems too arrogant and self glorified to me. Alex was a very bright and charismatic man. But was always more modest or humble about himself. Ken seems too full of himself.
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I will watch as long as Ken Jennings is the host. Mayim is too distracting and makes too many mistakes - really destroys the rhythm of the show.
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I agree!! We only watch when Ken is hosting.
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I'll watch even with recycled guests and questions. It's a fun show! Agree with just having Ken Jennings as a host. He is far more natural in that position that Mayim is.
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Scabs will have carma
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And Mayim has cooties
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Ken earned the right to host the show. I also prefer him.
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I don't understand all the hate for Mayim. I and my husband actually prefer her.
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Read about the framed art she has on her wall, how she thinks assault victims are asking for it and how oddly she had no problem nursing her pre-schooler on a subway. Her ego and poor judgement make me question whether she actually is intelligent. Maybe she was simply taught to the test to get her degree
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Mayim Bialik has to go. Frustrating to watch and listen to. She hesitates too much in giving yes or no and she has the answers in front of her. She acts as if she needs judges approval first. If you need another host, have floaters to help Ken, but she needs to GO!
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they dont have the answers, they have an ear piece that the clue people give them yes or no through
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The answers are literally written on the host's papers beneath the clue
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I like Mayim - she has way more personality and is congenial with the players.
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She has offended multiple guests because she is awkward. Ken earned the right to be host.
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I agree, she is not material to be a host for a game show at all! I don't care for her personality at all.
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I'm sick of people complaining about the pause. Have ever watched another game show? Wheel of Fortune? Pat Sajak does the same thing.
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Please listen to your loyal Jeopardy fans, remove Mayim, she is not now nor has she ever been host material. She is use to making a show “all about her” and she ruins Jeopardy by doing this on the sacred Alex T. Stage. We do not nor will we ever watch any episode where she pretends to be the host. She has been given a chance, yet she refuses to learn from all the Jeopardy fan comments and continues with her egregious behavior !
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I disagree. She adds flavor and dimension to the show.
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I love Jeopary because of the contestants and the format of answers and questions. Alex was an amazing host, but the host is not as important to me as the contestants. I am okay with having contestants from previous seasons for a while until the writers' strike is resolved.
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We will be watching, but please have Ken be the PERMANENT host!!
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I like the increase in second & third place! It’s about time! I have been watching Jeopardy since Art Fleming hosted with a few breaks! Will continue watching to keep stimulating my brain!
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I lov3 the plans that have been set forth. I have watched Jeopardy! Forever and will continue to watch it.
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Ben the philosophy prof from Green Bay lost bc of a 1 letter spelling issue that did not change the meaning or name, but the other 2 didn't even get it? jeopardy always said they don't hold spelling mistakes in Final Jeopardy, and he clearly knew the correct question.
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You are so correct. Who made the silly decision to send ben away. It was a big answer. He got it right. Others post on blogs that the answer he gave is also correct in some meanings, regardless of the spelling
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I googled the answer and the same "incorrect" spelling came up several times... huge error on Mayim's part to reject answer
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I don’t get involved in the arguments. I love the game and will be watching no matter what. (I also love Ken Jennings as host)
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Ken is all Jeopardy needs for s host. Less is more!! Season 40 sounds great. Get new writers & let the strikers go!!
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I agree, mayim is a neuroscientist,has other jobs and just doesn’t fit in like ken, I think Alex would have chosen ken to replace him had he retired and not passed 🙁
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Love the ideea. Get red of M.B.
Ken is doimg a fantastic job.
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I’ll watch as long as Ken is hosting
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Love jeopardy. But please keep Ken as permanent host or I will not watch if mb hosts
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get rid of Rid of Mayim, if you put it up to a Vote of the Jeopardy Fans, it would be hands down she would be gone in a Heartbeat
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We agree 100%. We ONLY watch when Ken Jennings hosts. He is SO professional and makes it a pleasNt viewing experience.
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Just make Ken Jennings the permanent hoast. He does a great job and is loyal.
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I will continue to watch Jeopardy as long as it's on. (Hopefully, forever) I really think you should just have Ken as the permanent host. He's no Alex, but he does a wonderful job.
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M.B.. Is a member of the S.A.G, Amoung other things, she's an actor. Ken is not, I change the channel on reruns with M.B..Ken comes off as guinuine and sincere, M.B. comes off as reading from the script.
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I think I’ve read that Ken is also a member of the SAG. If true then neither of them should be hosting while the strike is still going on.
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I can write better questions and clues than those bagholder writers in recent years. I thought they would be experts and not union grade. I have thought in recent years the quality of content had gone downhill. Now I know why
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We only watch when Ken host, so the discussion is completely up to you.
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My husband and I watch Jeopardy only when Ken hosts. We support Ken continuing to host during the writers strike. Ken is following in Alex's footsteps. We have never watched Jeopardy when Mayim hosts after the first time we saw her during the interim. Her gifts work for her elsewhere.
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Will watch when Ken is on!
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Get rid of M.B . I would love that. She is worthless. Love the new pay out for 2nd and third place. Ken is doing a great job.
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Yes we will continue watching Jeopardy. We love watching Jeopardy even during the summer reruns.
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I love jeopardy but will only watch when Ken is on. And will watch what you have on till the strike is over.
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Sounds like a good plan. But making Ken Jennings the permanent host would be an even better plan.
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We love Jeopardy and watch it religiously. Nothing will alter that. Keep up the good work!
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I am a true fan so I will watch no matter what. However, Ken is the perfect Host and Miyam needs to go.
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I love Jeopardy and I love Ken Jennings as host ‼️ He is so close to Alex in hosting the show and very professional .
Please have him as permanent host, he is by far the very best.. when Mayim is hosting I have to change channels..
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I like the changes for second and third place winners and I will be watching but only when Ken hosts. Love the show but it is horrible when Mayim hosts. She is a great actress but is severely lacking as a host.
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I enjoy the show very much and love Ken Jennings as host. Nobody can fill Alex’s shoes but in my opinion Ken is second best. Cannot tolerate Mayim as host and hope she doesn’t return.
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I love Jeopardy and will watch no matter what. I don’t particularly care for Mayim, but still watch because I love the show. It’s definitely about time the runners up get a little better reward.
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I will continue to watch Jeopardy for as long as I can, however, I would much rather see Ken Jennings continue as host. I always say an "oh no" when I see he is not hosting.
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I love Jeopardy, but only if Ken Jennings is the host.
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I think the format for season 40 is a great idea. I watch Jeopardy & my mom watches Jeopardy nightly (including older episodes) . We love the game and Ken Jennings ad the singular host. We don't like Mayim Bialeck as co-host, she reads awkwardly and is insulting in the manner of her response to contestants when they're wrong. I think she is a poor choice for host. You don't need two hosts, Ken is perfect!
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My husband and I love Jeopardy! We’ve been watching for decades. We think Ken Jennings is the best host ever. He’s quick witted, has fun with the contestants and is a true pleasure to watch.
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I will continue watching Jeopardy with Ken hosting. I do enjoy him. He's the obvious choice to replace Alex. Thanks for figuring something out.
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We will also keep watching Jeopardy as long as Ken is the host. None of our family watch it when Mayim is hosting. She is not a good hostess at all. I hope she’s gone for good!
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I think it’s a great idea and I’ll definitely be watching. I appreciate that Ken continued hosting. I cannot warm up to Mayim period. Just let her go.
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I like NEW contestants, don't need to see winners over and over.Forget the champions, I've seen enough of them. Also prefer Ken, he is more natural at the job. Don't care for MB on this show.
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I can’t stand Ken. Mayim should be the only host.
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I have been watching 40 years and love the show except when MB hosts. She's too dramatic. Ken is perfect another Alex trebek. Bring it on please
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I'll keep watching,BUT hope Ken will be the full host !
Mayim just isn't game show material.
Messes up TOO much and keeps contestants waiting to see if they are right or wrong.
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Better decide on one host that myaim is not the answer.
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Please one host only and let it be Ken only
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I will always watch Jeopardy while Ken is hosting. He truly follows Alex's definition of class.
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In honor and in memory of Alex, I hope Jeopardy continues. Ken Jennings is rapidly becoming “The next Alex”. Hopefully he will remain as the permanent host .
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We watch when Ken is hosting and do not watch when he is not. Ken is a natural and more than quick enough to keep up with the game when it goes into hyper speed.
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Bring back buzzy
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I am in favor of continuing with the proposed changes. Jeopardy is an entity unto itself and should be respected as something that's been part of people's lives, seemingly, forever. Not a fan of Ken, but do love the contestants. I do like Miyam though some do not. She's a nice contrast to Ken.
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I love the changes you are making in order to keep the program on air. I enjoy watching the program especially with Ken Jennings as host
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Ken Jennings was a great player, admired by Alex, and should remain as host of the show. He converse’s well with the contestants.
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I will watch jeopardy as long as ken Jennings’s is the host. Misami,what’s her name is a joke.
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Ken is the ONLY host. Mayim is so dumb she prolly doesn't even know how many digits on her hands.
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I am praying Ken Jennings will be the sole host this coming season. He is perfect for the position!! Mayim Bialik is not that great for this show.
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Yes!! Get rid of Mayim. Nobody likes her hosting anyway. We want Ken Jennings full time!! Whatever it takes to keep Jeopardy alive for Alex!!
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Let's just go with the Jeopardy guy and let the actress go ahead acting, not on J.
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Keep Ken & dump Mayim!
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Get rid of mayim
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She’s an awful host. Keep ken Jennings or I won’t watch its
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If Ken is host, I'll watch. If it's Mayim Bialik, no. "Nuf said.
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They've gotta do what they've gotta do! Better than no Jeopardy! at all, right?
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I will watch Season 40. I enjoy Ken as host. Mayim should stick to acting.
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Damn damn damn .. When I first read this headline, I immediately thought that the bialik was departing. Sadly though, I was wrong. I must continue watching only Ken Jennings. The bialik is a horribly, insufferable so-called "host." As with last season, I always check the host of Jeopardy! and hope against hope that the bialik is resting her vocabulary and style. If she isn't, I simply don't watch Jeopardy! . smh
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I support the writers and hope they prevail. I am sick of people hating on Mayim. More sexism for sure! Karen is great. She is fine. I tune in for the game not the hosts. The hating is VERY distracting!
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She’s terrific. Their usually 12 year led school boys whose hair hasn’t grown in and their brains aren’t fully developed.
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So any criticism that happens to be of a woman is sexism? No. Criticism is and should be based on merit and fit in a role. I like Mayim as an actress but not as a Jeopardy host. People are entitled to opinions without virtue signaling.
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I’ll watch any episode that KEN hosts. I will not watch Mayim
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Same here. I miss him on Master Minds.
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We have watched Jeopardy for years. Like the changes you are making. Make one more for Ken to host permanently!
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As long as Ken is the host I'll keep watching
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I will be watching it as long as Ken Jennings is the host.
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Ken Jennings only!!!
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As long as Ken Jennings is the host I will continue to be a fan - strike or no strike
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I will continue to watch if Ken is hosting.
I have not will I Watch if Mayim is hosting!
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I love the show when Ken is host
And avoid when others host
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My wife and I will keep watching as long as the show is on the air, and as long as Ken Jennings is the host. We watched when Ms. Bialek was hosting, but there is no comparison between the two, both professionally and personality-wise.
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I only watch if Ken is hosting. Mayim is totally horrid.
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We will watch season 40 provided Ken Jennings hosts the show. Mayam doesn't connect with players or the audience and the seems flat whenever she hosts.
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I Enjoy Ken Jennings when he is the host. He knows. how to pace the game and I am not for Mayim Bialek. She slows the game down too much. I will not watch Jeopardy when she host
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I will continue to watch if Ken is the host. Otherwise I am out.
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Keep Ken, get rid of the woman host
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I’ll be watching if Ken is the permanent host. Will not watch Mayim.
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I will continue to watch. I love Jeopardy and Ken Jennings!
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I really like the show and I can only watch it when Ken Jennings is hosting. He's a natural and the alternative is not.
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I’ll only watch jeopardy if Ken is hosting. Not a fan of that BigBang girl.
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I only watch when Ken is the host
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Please! No more Mayim Bialik as host! She may be a brilliant woman and a good actress, but she is terrible hosting “Jeopardy.”
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Of course we’ll keep watching! Jeopardy is a ritual at our home.
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I'm really sorry about the writers strike and I hope it will be resolved soon.
That being said, I'm in favor of anything that keeps Mayim off the podium!!
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They need to stop playing games and have Ken Jennings as the only host. He keeps the game going.
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He’s like watching paint dry. Only Mayim is worth watching.
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I would watch especially if Mayim wasn’t on the show. She isn’t good enough on this show. She needs help with everything especially her clothes and hair!
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Her appearance, while off-putting is the least of her shortcomings.
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When Mayim is on, I won't be watching it. She's terrible and when she's hosting, I won't be watching. She seems to think it's all about her and how smart she is and so what if she has a degree. She doesn't use it.
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She was probably tutored throughout her uni years. She doesn't come off as being high IQ or very knowledgeable. And she's so full of herself that it's impossible to enjoy her.
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I really like the show and will continue to watch. I like Ken as the host. Think he should be the permanent host.
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I think bringing back past contestants is a great idea! I also think the viewers could contribute questions. You have some smart viewers.
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I will be watching Jeopardy for as long as it airs. Also, Ken Jennings is the perfect pick to take Alex’s place!
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We love Jeopardy and the proposed changes. I must say though that it is very disappointing to see Mayim still hosting. She isn’t a “natural” talent at this. We will still watch when she is hosting but it’s not nearly as enjoyable as watching Ken.
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Roni couldn't have said it better! I totally agree. In addition let me say that I am a die hard Jeopardy fan and have been watching most of my life. However, I don't view when Mayim is hosting. She is difficult to watch and annoying to listen to. I have no problem with the plans going forward during the strike and I like the fact that you have increased the prizes for second and third places.
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I'm sooo happy Jeopardy is not bowing to pressure from this strike. I will be watching without a doubt and applaud Ken Jennings and the team for continuing on with this format.
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I think Ken has done an amazing job and hope he continues to do all the hosting in the future.
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I am glad that Ken Jennings stayed and did his job! I have enjoyed watching him grow as the host! I like the 2nd chance games and I hope they use clues that are interesting and challenging!
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I will definitely watch season 40. I am enjoying the Second Chance fornat
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I am hooked on Jeopardy. I will continue to watch.
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Absolutely will watch. Love Ken and love that the show is figuring out how to evolve with the changes necessitated by the strike.
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Will continue to watch as long as Ken Jennings is Host
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I love Jeopardy...will keep watching . Kudos to Ken for continuing on with the show.
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Keep Mayim Bialik off the stage permanently.
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I only watch when Ken Jennings is hosting. I don't think Mayim Bialek is suited for this high ended game show. Maybe she could host the next season of Wheel of Fortune!
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Or she should just give up anything that isn't scripted. She has no personality.
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I will continue watching as long as Ken Jennings is host. I will NOT be watching if Ken is not the host, even though I really like and enjoy Jeopardy.
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We watch every night. Love the show. I admire Ken for standing strong. Keep up the good
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I think its about time they raised the second and third place prizes but they should have made it $5000. For second place and $3000. For third. God knows its been the same for 40 YRS! And these contestants work really hard for that meager sum!! Ken Jennings should be the ONE AND ONLY HOST!!!
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I was hoping that the 'big news' was that Mayim wasn't coming back.
While I am a supporter of the striking writers, I will watch Jeopardy when it returns. If Ken Jennings leaves, what will happen? We'll be stuck watching really old reruns. Ken has to do what works for him. That said, maybe really old reruns wouldn't be so bad...
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I agree with what some others have said… Increasing the dollar amounts awarded is a very good idea. Also, I have been a Jeopardy fan since the Art Fleming days & will watch with recycled questions & contestants as long as Ken is hosting. He is by far the best as Trebek’s replacement.
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I agree the consolation amounts should be raised, but not that they keep whatever they've amassed before the final. Maybe $5K for 2nd and $3K for third. Otherwise, you could end up with $60K per episode if they all bet low.
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Love watching Jeopardy when Ken Jennings is hosting... He makes it fun and competitive! You can tell he loves the challenge.
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Ken Jenningd is the best, he makes it even more interesting
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Prefer Ken Jennings as host. Really don't like Mayin, she is not a good host. Like how Jeopardy kept on going even with a strike. Alek did the same.
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Agree that Ken is the best !!:
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I will continue to watch Ken!! Please keep us going!!!
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I am not a fan of the 2nd chance games. It almost feels like you've run out of steam and don't even want to continue the way Alex trebek may have. Also why are there 2 hosts? There is no need for 2 hosts and clearly mayim Biaalik is not very well received and for good reason. She is horrible. Get rid of her.
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2nd Chance is better than no Jeopardy at all. Unusual circumstances require adjustments, i.e. rationing in times of supply deficiencies.
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Ken Jennings is a fabulous host. A natural. Mayim is hesitant in providing yes or no to contestants. Her dress code is absolutely terrible. Colours r horrible. She looks like she belongs as a matron at a jail. I don’t watch Jeopardy when she hosts.
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Keep Ken Jennings as host...Mayim is too serious and tense in this role . Ken is more relaxed and personable. Also any Jeopardy show format is better than none !
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Only if Ken Jennings is the ONLY HOST.
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Then don’t watch. I don’t think there are any plans rn to change the status quo and they’ve both done a great job at hosting duties. Shouldn’t matter who the host is anyway, I watch to see how the contestants do and see how many clues I can get right. But if I were forced to choose, my pick would be Mayim.
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I watch it for the show and there's little quirks about both hosts that I don't care for but I watch it for the game and the contestants and to see what I can learn don't be so picky people it's a game show if you don't want to watch a certain host then that's your loss of a great game show !
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I will only watch if Ken is the host not that annoying arrogant woman. She
Takes too long to let the contestants know if they’re correct and she corrects them on 90% of their reply’s.
No Ken -count me out
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So you have a thing against women hey? Take off with Ken.
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Why on earth would you assume that people dislike her because she's a woman? Like many other women, I can't stand MB as host.
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I feel that keeping Ken is the right road. The female comes off to me as being pretty full of herself! Pretty much self centered
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Dump the girl, Alex was right Ken is great. We’re a fan for 35 years
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Research MB and get back to us.
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It is eye opening!
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As long as Ken is hosting, we will. It feels that Mayim shows up for the taping and doesn't do any review of the answers and what the correct questions would be prior to taping. We find her attitude to be one of "I'm a television star with a PhD and you are lucky that I am here." Our response to that is "So glad our cable service has several of our favorite shows at the same time and the remote works." Keep Ken, make him permanent!
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It's really hard to watch episodes where Mayim hosts...her timing is way off, she laughs at inappropriate times, and makes it about herself. She is also fairly condescending to contestants...
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Love Jeopardy. Will watch it till I no longer can.
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I don't think there is anything wrong with having recycled material, like seriously, ppl are going to memorize 40 yrs of material,. Just do a little rephrase with the answers
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Sounds like a plan for now. In days of old people made what they made. It's chintzy to.give $2k or $3k when people have more than $10k on the board. Give them.whst they made! Con1solation prize if they don't make final Jeopardy of $2k
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I will continue to watch Jeopardy as I respect the quality and professionalism of the program. However, I would definitely prefer Ken Jennings to be the permanent Host. He is by far the absolute BEST at hosting. Alex Trebek would agree;I have no doubt. Thank you for asking for our input.
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I think players should take home whatever they win. After 40 years I'm sure Jeopardy has plenty to pay out. After all they earned it!
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I will always watch Jeopardy whenever Ken Jennings is hosting and NEVER if Mayim Bialik is hosting. Final Answer !!!
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I'm fine with the solution to the strike. I'll watch no matter what changes are made to the show. I really don't think anyone will notice recycled clues.
Side note-I much prefer Ken as host. He us a natural host and is friendly with the contestants. I try not to watch when Mayim is hosting, but I'm so stuck in my routine to watch the show that I miss it if I don't watch for a few days. If you must have two hosts, please consider finding a replacement for her. I find her hard to watch.
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Buzzy Cohen!
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I will continue to watch Jeopardy with the plans as outlined. I think it’s great to give past contestants another chance. Mixing in unused clues with some previously used could keep it fresh. Not that I’d know the difference, lol! I am still hoping that Ken will become the only host at some point. He reminds me so much of Alex, and he’s the only person who can make the show as enjoyable as it was before Alex passed.
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Ken is the best. Mayim is boring.
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I don't know why Michael Davies is so worried about season 40. Putting on reruns for a while longer to wait out the strike will not lose them any fans. That being said I probably will watch whatever they present as I enjoy the show so much.
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Ken is not an actor, by profession. I think he is right in continuing. Putting the fans and contestants first. I will be watching and hoping for the best outcome for the writers strike. They deserve better.
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I'll watch however they plan to go forward. It's just a great show. ❤
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It's fun seeing some of our favorite contestants coming back who really gave the winners a "run for their money!" Glad they're getting a second opportunity to show their stuff!
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Mayim is a great actress, but not a great Jeopardy host. She feels stiff, wooden, and uncomfortable. Her chats with the contestants always feel forced and awkward. Ken is so much more relaxed in the host role and is able to establish real rapport with players. Keep Ken, lose Mayim.
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It's simple. Ken is natural and Mayim is phony.
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To me it seems it would just be easier on everyone involved to just run reruns from the begiinning of Alex's start as host until strikes end.
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I will continue to watch because I love the show. But if Mayim is hosting too many episodes, I may change my mind. Ken is great and is close to Alex in character.
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No, I won’t be watching. I’ll wait til the strike is over and new shows are back on. I also will only watch shows with Ken Jennings as host. Mayim is not enjoyable to watch.
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If Mayim Bialik is hosting ANY Jeopardy episodes I'll never watch your show again. And, I'll ask everyone I know that watches Jeopardy to never turn it on again.
Do you get the message ?
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Yes, I will be watching!
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I will always watch Jeopardy. Ken is great but so is Mayim
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We love jeopardy, we watch it regularly, we sympathize with the writers but this new format in the interim will be fine with us.
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... then no, you most don't sympathize with the writers or any members of SAG-AFTRA.
If this game that Jeopardy is playing so they don't lose money is fine with you, then you're part of the problem.
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I enjoy & will continue to watch Jeopardy no matter the changes. I like Mayim and think her hosting has greatly improved. And I like Ken too. Just 2 different people with 2 different styles. I don’t mind the championship games but bringing back the same players time & time again is a bit boring. Thank you for allowing feedback.
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Please get rid of Mayim and keep Ken. She is so unsure when a contestant answers.
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Ken is best of the best, please let him stay. Me like him , smart,knowledge, read very good better than anybody.Hire him , everybody will happy.
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I think Ken Jennings should be the only host of Jeopardy. We do not watch when Mayim Biahk is the host so it will be nice to always watch the show.
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Keep Ken as host !!
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As a retired couple in our 70s, We watch whenever the show is on, regardless of who is hosting, Ken is clearly custom made for the show, and fits the role very well. Mayim has great chemistry on the celebrity shows. We would not miss our Jeopardy fix because of who is hosting.
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Sure we will watch
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Ken is best. He was a Jeopardy winner and a great host. Of course, we love the contestants too!
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He’s the absolute worst!
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Nice try, but her show was cancelled and Ken is much in demand and keeps getting higher.
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Bring back older contestants from both the Trebek era, as well as the Art Fleming era. Yes, they would be older; but I have two very active cousins who appeared in the 1960's, and the 1980's. Besides being a basically interesting concept; it would create a fantastic twist to the game.
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I cannot do without JEOPARDY!, but it cannot be turned into a "GAME" show.
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I would like to see new contestants on Jeorpardy,the ones that have been on forever need to let someone else have a chance too.
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I have already stepped away from watching Jeopardy amidst the bickering over the two hosts and none of this news makes it any more appealing.
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When those guys starting winning for weeks at a time, it was boring so I quit watching. I think it was jeopardy that used to give a corvette to anyone who won for a week and sent them on their way! To me…it is now too boring to watch !
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I think your plan is perfect. You have 40 seasons worth of question to draw from. And love Ken Jennings as host.
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Mayim understandably should be standing with the writers as she is an actress and part of the community prior to hosting duties. I think it would be an interesting idea to open up opportunities for fans to submit Jeopardy questions (maybe a contest - possible recognition for winners) while the strike continues. Not trying to negate writers' value, but engage Jeopardy community while management makes a decision.
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Trying to keep Jeopardy! fans interested by releasing these pitiful stories in dribs and drabs.I’d have more respect for you if you would just show reruns of old shows and waited patiently for the strikes to be over.
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Jeopardy is above and beyond strike.
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Absolutely I'll be watching and playing along. It's good for the brain. Love Ken.
I've been watching for many years.
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I like former losers who lost to high winners back. Some were so close. Mayim needs a wardrobe consultant.
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You need to do a deep dive into MB to understand how odd she is. Look up her son's "art piece", her views on sexual assault victims and her nursing her 3&1/2 year old son on the subway. SMH
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I will always watch Jeopardy
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I agree 100% with Roni ! I sympathize with the strikers, but the show must go forward.
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Won't watch it as outlined, not with Ken, not with Mayim, I am done with Jeopardy.
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Don't forget your football.
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As a faithful watcher I will not be tuning in till strike is over.
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I'll try out the new format and then decide if I'll keep watching it.
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Well that is the most confusing bit of nonsense I have read in awhile. Keep running Jeopardy in the ground and everyone may quit watching.
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I'll still keep watching I am a fan
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Change is good even more money would be better. I love the show but the judges have got to do a better job
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Sounds like a good alternative plan. I'm impressed with how you are considering your audience. I will continue to be a loyal watcher of Jeopardy...
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I'll watch. It's a clever idea and it will give us a chance to see former contestants we were rooting for but lost their initial set.
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We will be happy to tune in. Sounds great.
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I'll be watching!
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I am happy the show is going on in a way that respects the strike. And I love that there are 2 hosts. There can never be another Alex, and I think both Ken and Mayim bring different attributes to the game. I do prefer Mayim, but will watch and enjoy both hosts!!
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I’ll watch as long as Ken Jennings is there host. Mayim is smart, but slow. The show drags with her.
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I don't know
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Please let Ken host. He is so much better. I like Mayim(sp)? but she just doesn't smoothly serve as host.
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Keeping jeopardy going is a good thing and thanks for your creative ways to make it happen!
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I will watch it as long as Ken Jennings is there when she's on I'll turn it off
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Stop hating on Maxim!!
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The name is spelled Mayim
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But even though the damn you autocorrect, you figured out who was being spoken about.
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To paraphrase Shakespeare: A Mayim by any other name would stink as badly.
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I agree....they both have positives and negative attributes.
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Love Mayim! Great person. Alex would be proud.
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Great for framing her son's art piece and hanging it on the wall? Or maybe great for saying that sexual assault victims got what they deserved, bit openly nursing her 3 year old on the subway? You set the greatness bar very low indeed.
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ITA she's reprehensible.
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I think this is a great strategy. I will definitely continue watching. I like Ken hosting better anyway.
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Mayim tons tons tons better than Kin.
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That's a joke, right? Or is she paying you?
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Nope. Have no interest in watching former players nor in recycled questions.
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I will watch Jeopardy no matter the Host. I applaud Mayim for standing in solidarity. I also stand by Ken for his continuing to host, despite the writers’ strike. In other words-they both have a right to take the stands that they took. Who am I to criticize either.
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I will watch the show regardless who is there.
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As a UAW retiree I will not be supporting the Jeopardy show even though I have been a fan since day 1. I like Ken but my opinion have him has changed.
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I will keep watching because I love the show! I would hope that, whatever the reason is for the strike, both sides could compromise and come to an agreement. I know that sounds easy and I know that it's not. Good luck to all!
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We will definitely continue watching Jeopardy through this time.
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I love game shows especially jeopardy! I will watch it no matter what , I lost my mom in April im so sad , we watched jeopardy together every night so I will continue to watch and reminisce my special times with mom ! We both love Mayim Bialik she does a fantastic job as host i hope she can return as soon as this awful strike ends
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I don't want to watch a rehash of former contestants. The Powers that Be on Jeopardy need to use their influence to help resolve the writers' strike, so everyone can get back to business.
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Please would someone let Mayim know that singer is not pronounced the same as finger! Does Jeopardy have producers or directors or anyone to please tell her this? The show is very particular as to pronunciation from the players yet no one has corrected her on this.
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She wouldn't listen if they did. She's obstinate and egotistical.
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I will miss Jeopardy! during the WGA strike.
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Increase in 2nd & 3rd place contestants is good. Won't watch while the writers are on strike
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I think Mayim is by far the best to be the Host, Ken is just plain boring
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I haven't watched jeopardy to much over the years much only because I'm not that smart 🤣🤣. But I do like both of the ones standing in for Alex trebek. I like the guy a little better, but both are very good.
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I will keep watching Jeopardy. Ken is a natural.
I also like Mayim as well.
I stand for both of them for standing up to what they believe in.
Seems like some people just pick on her.
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I'm a former Jeopardy! contestant (during Alex Trebek's time on the show) and have watched the show since the Art Fleming days.
I will NOT watch or support the show in any way during the strikes.
The show would not exist without its crew of brilliant UNION writers, and using their prior work while they are on strike and not being paid disgusts me.
I have also lost any respect I had for Ken Jennings.
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Don't you dare get rid of Mayim!. The critiques are a bunch oh male zenophobes. They criticize women doing anything men consider their 'domain' what a bunch of scared little boys.
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Nope. The critiques are about Mayim herself. I'd be happy if Jen's alternate had been Brooke Burns, Robyn Roberts, or a number of other ladies. Mayim is totally lacking in appeal in everything she does. Was she playing herself on Big Bang Theory?
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I just love the game of Jeopardy, no matter who hosts. But I have enjoyed watching both ken & Mayim host with their different strengths & weaknesses. But I will continue to watch the game, no matter who the host is for this upcoming season.
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I'll watch Jeopardy! no matter what. I enjoy Ken and Mayim both as hosts. I will enjoy warmed-over material as well. Love the show.
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I like Mayim but I agree she needs to be much quicker in acknowledging whether a response is correct or not. I was happy she is supporting the strikers. I wish Ken would too. And possibly Alex would also support the writers, given the current circumstances.
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Jeopardy has jumped the shark. Bye Bye
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Not watching because I will not cross the picket line.
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Anyone who hosts before the end of the strike is a strike breaker and a scab. Do reruns until the strike is settled!
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I will not tune in so long as anyone is crossing a picket line. And since that is a given, I would not watch any Jeopardy episodes until the strike is over and SAG members approve a new contract.
I didn't watch the end of this season, either, for the same reasons.
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I miss Mayim and respect her for supporting the writers!
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Not without Mayan Bialik
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I’ll be disappointed if Ken Jennings doesn’t sit out the new season (or until it’s resolved) in support of the writers strike.
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Can’t stand the awful people who are never satisfied and pick at Mayim and Ken for everything, Alex will always be mr Jeopardy but give others a chance especially Mayim her beautiful smile and her compassion for the contestants goes along way !
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Well said! I like both hosts and enjoy their different ways. There will never be another Alex, so everyone grow up and allow them both to host! I prefer Mayim's hosting style, but will watch Ken host too!
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I wont watch as long as it is being run by scabs. I like that Miyam has scruples. It’s apparent Jennings doesn’t. Will never watch again if he is hosting.
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Will not watch. Don't like the recycled contestants or clues. Although I do think the older clues were better and more like the answer question format than the ones now.
Ken is snarky and never misses a chance to show he is the smartest. Glad someone told him to stop making tent hands.
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I have been watching Jeopardy for decades. I'm glad it's going on. I love Mayim as hostess.
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I support the strike. Thank you Mayim!
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Ken Jennings made us stop watching Jeopardy. My mom has been watching since the Art Fleming days, and we all loved AlexTrebek. Bring back Mayim, and we'll be back too.
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Jeopardy is such a great show! It's truly educational for all ages no matter who is hosting. Ken and Mayim both do a great job! It should be required watching for ALL highschool students.
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Will watch recycled material and contestants as long as MAYIM is hosting. I like her style. She is not in love with herself. Downplays her natural intelligence. Softer attitude. Been watching since it first aired and have continued to do so but will stop if Ken is permanently hosting. Kudos to MAYIM for standing up for her beliefs. You go girl!!!
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Yikes! Our perceptions of her are exactly opposite. She preens and is so full of herself it's galling.
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Get rid of jennings
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Why?
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Ken Jennings is an anti-union scab.
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Unions are a two edged blade. I've seen them improve things for members and I've seen them protect members who should be fired for a variety of behaviors and even crimes.
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