‘Jeopardy!’: Mayim Bialik Is Back in New Show Promos
It’s been a while since viewers have seen Mayim Bialik on Jeopardy! as she has been sitting out in support of the Hollywood strikes, but a new promotional poster reminded fans that she is still very much a part of the show. And she could be headed back soon.
The Big Bang Theory alum has been absent from the TV episodes and the show’s promotional material for months, having not appeared on the Jeopardy! Instagram page since July, in a post hyping her and co-host Ken Jennings‘ Emmy nominations.
But on Friday, the Jeopardy! social media channels shared a new poster promoting #Jeoparween, which features both Bialik and Jennings.
In the lead-up to Halloween, the Jeopardy! YouTube and TikTok channels will be posting clips from “the spookiest categories to ever haunt The Alex Trebek Stage.”
The image, which is in the style of an old horror movie poster, sees Jennings peeking out from behind a Dracula-style cape while Bialik reacts in surprise to his side.
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Bialik’s inclusion in the picture reminded fans that, yes, she is still technically part of the show.
“Yay, Mayim!!” wrote one fan on Instagram, while another commented, “Can’t wait to have mayim back!”
“Oh, my… This is gonna be some good grim fun! I’m so checking this out!” said another.
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“Please please please have Mayim back. If not then just replace Ken with a good host,” wrote another fan on Twitter/X.
Others were less enthused, with one person writing, “Mayim? Thanks for the warning” and another saying, “Gotta say no to Mayim.”
“Why is Bialik still associated with the show?” said another.
The Blossom star stepped away from Jeopardy! in May in solidarity with the Writers Guild of America strike, with Jennings stepping in to film the remainder of the Season 39 and the currently airing post-season tournaments and Celebrity Jeopardy! Season 2.
There is no official word on when Bialik will return to the show, though it’s unlikely to be this year. Her sitcom Call Me Kat was canceled earlier this year, which does free up her schedule for future tapings. However, she has also been working on a Blossom reboot, though things are on hold due to the SAG-AFTRA strike.
“I’m happy to tell you that, yes, it’s true. All of the cast and the original creator and producers are on board, and we believe a reboot can and should exist once the strike ends,” Bialik told Vanity Fair earlier this month regarding the Blossom revival.
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Don’t bring back Mayim, she’s not a good host!!
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After 38 yrs of watching every Jeopardy show, with Bialiks return, I'm outta here! Jeopardy used to be an exceptional, intellectual, show, but no longer. Now it rates on the bottom of the scale with her return as well as all the changes. No longer worth my time.
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I will only watch the shows with Ken Jennings!
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I am very disappointed that Mayim might be coming back. There is really no need for two hosts! Unless she just fills in when Ken needs a break. I feel you people really are not listening to all of us. I cannot tell you how disappointed I am when I read that she’s hosting.
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WHY ON EARTH BRING bialik back??????
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Just when we thought she was gone....
I just love how they must read comments and listen to them....NOT!
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Please NO leave Ken or I am gone.
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Just leave Ken p l e a s e
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I don't watch when Mayim is host. She's self centered & awful!
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She was openly flirting with a set of celebrity panellists had to turn it off not professional
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Jeopardy, the king of game shows... when it comes to fixing things that aren't broken, giving its viewers things they never asked for, and continuing to shove in their face a host that 8 out of 10 viewers would prefer to never have to endure again. 👍
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I NEVER watch when she is on, Egotistical! It is NOT about her.
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Great duo, Ken and Mayim! Like the “Pat and Vanna” of Jeopardy!!
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I love having both Mayim and Ken! Keeps it interesting!!
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Bring Mayim back, she’s a breath of fresh air!
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Love the show, love Ken. Do not bring her back...please.
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I love the fact that Mayim is returning but Jeopardy has a much bigger issue on its hands that most fans haven’t recognized. You’re not getting regular Jeopardy until April. Even with the writers strike ending, the Executive Producer of Jeopardy, Harry Friedman is going overboard with the tournaments. But all you fans only want to complain that I hate a Mayim (some Ken but Mayim). She needs to go, Get over it. If Sony wanted to fire her, they would’ve done it by now. Your only hope is she walks away when her deals is up or they don’t renew it. Until yhe. Get over it. You spoiled rotten fans.
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What is ternibate! You are not ready for jeopardy!lol
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I am obviously in the minority but I, personally, can't wait for Mayim to return to my favorite show on television. I endure with Ken. I dont really enjoy him as host. He tends to make it all about him and his time as a contestant. No doubt he is smart, I can't contest that, but I feel he is arrogant too. I like Mayim. She isn't perfect but, to me, more enjoyable than Ken.
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I don’t know what show you’re watching, but it sure isn’t Jeopardy! Ken has never made the show about himself, and he is not arrogant, even though he could be. He’s very humble. Put your glasses on and your hearing aids in.
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I love Mayim and wish she hosted every night. I hate Jennings, he's an egomaniac
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