‘Jeopardy!’: Mayim Bialik Left Out of New Promo Photo
An unintentional oversight or a direct shot? That’s the debate over a new photo posted on the Jeopardy! social media accounts on Friday (August 18), which seemingly snubbed Mayim Bialik.
The photo in question is a poster celebrating Season 39, which wrapped up at the end of July. “And that’s a wrap! 🎬 What were some of your favorite moments from S39? #Jeopardy!” the caption reads.
Included in the image are Jeopardy! Masters champion James Holzhauer, Tournament of Champions 2022 winner Amy Schneider and runner-up Andrew He, as well as Season 39 fan favorites such as Ben Chan and Cris Pannullo.
However, also taking up significant space in the picture is Jeopardy! co-host Ken Jennings.
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It’s not a surprise to see a host included in the celebratory image, but it is somewhat strange that Jennings’ co-host Bialik was nowhere to be found.
While the Blossom star wasn’t featured in the image, she did appear in the list of top ten moments posted on the official Jeopardy! website. The list included the moment contestant Dan Oxman revealed that Bialik was his celebrity crush growing up.
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Other moments on the countdown included Luigi de Guzman’s pronunciations, Jenny Dally’s dab, and Chan’s impressive knowledge of hip-hop pioneer DJ Kool Herc.
The photo comes months after Bialik stepped away from the final week of Season 39 taping in solidarity with the ongoing Writers Guild of America (WGA) strike. Jennings filled in for The Big Bang Theory alum for the remaining tapings, which led to backlash from some Jeopardy! fans and former contestants.
Jeopardy!‘s landmark 40th season began filming last week, with Jennings reportedly hosting. Due to the strikes, the show’s executive producer Michael Davies said Season 40 would use recycled material and material written before the strike, beginning with a Second Chance tournament featuring Season 37 contestants.
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I don't know why it has to be considered a 'shot.' She is simply not the most appropriate host for Jeopardy, there is nothing to be gained by sharing the duties. She has plenty of other things to do. This is a good thing, not a problem and not a shot.
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Because the Ken trolls have taken a SHOT at her everyday. Their jerks!
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I think she should be off the show forever. I will not watch it if she is the host.
Ken should be the ONLY host.
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Why? Grow up. You should support women NOT tear them down.
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Why make this about gender? You grow up.
One host is plenty, and Ken is my choice, also.
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Maybe because she isn't a Jeopardy champion? All those listed were champions of the game, including Jennings.
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Isn’t that her in the back with her head down?
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I think she's finding that the show isn't as fun to do as she thought it was going to be. She is not well-liked as host, overall. Now she's looking for face-saving reasons to exit the show. That's fine. She's really not a good fit, and she certainly doesn't need the money.
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Baloney.
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How would you know Burns or Scheinder would be a better choice without seeing them do it. Just because you don’t like Mayim means someone else would be better. I don’t want to see Mayim lose her job. Let her have the choice to walk away instead of being pressured to leave because of LOSER fans who want her gone.
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Why does TV Insider insist on stirring the pot? (sigh)😢
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Clicks and comments.
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BEST THING FOR JEOPARDY. TOO BAD THEY DIDN'T GET RID OF HER ON BBT.
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I'm tired of all this nonsense that has gone on for over two years with Mayim. I believe she is a phenomenal host. But you fans don't. So I can be just as petty as all of you. If you want her fired from her job. Fine. Then for every fan that wants her fired, I hope you all get fired from your jobs.
Bash me all you want, but all you've done is bash a host who has worked really hard to be at her job. You're expections are too high. You all want the next Alex Trebek. Well, Ken Jennings, who I believe is also a great host, is probably the closest you get to Trebek.
So basically, if you want Mayim fired, then I hope all you get FIRED from your jobs and see how you like it.
The only alternative is if you want her gone for good from the show, start a petition to get her removed. If not, please shut up.
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WE are supposed to shut up, but you don't have to?
And we should all lose our own jobs....Okay
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Maybe shutting up is going a little too far. As for losing your jobs, if fans are that adamant about Mayim ring off on Jeopardy then I couldn’t care less if any you fans who wa y her off the show to lose your jobs. I said I can pr as petty as you fans. I’m defending her because watching Jeopardy over the years, it looks like it’s a tough game show to host. And of fans are going to continue to complain for over 2 years about wanting her gone, the. I say if you want her fired, let’s see how you feel of you get fired because I bet it would stink to lose your job for what is a petty reason for what is fans want.
One final thing, if fans are going to continue to want her gone without her having a choice, then cancel the show. One of are deserve to watch the show if you are being freaking morons.
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I think it was a snub because she left in solidarity with the writers….good for her!! She is a way better host than Ken and non of my family watch Jeopardy when Ken is hosting. Shame on them also for using old material, reruns of old Alex Trebek episodes would be 1000% better.
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Oh, you're so precious. (Wait, is this actually Wil Wheaton?)
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