‘Jeopardy!’: How Do You Think Mike Richards Is Doing as Guest Host? (POLL)
Jeopardy!‘s second guest host since the death of Alex Trebek has been in the spotlight for a week now — he ends his stint on March 5 — so we thought it was time to ask: How do you think Mike Richards is doing?
When the executive producer of Jeopardy!, Wheel of Fortune and Celebrity Wheel of Fortune made his debut on February 22, he said that he was jumping in to fill a hole left in between Ken Jennings‘ The Chase-related obligations and the other guest hosts coming on board. Which isn’t to say, of course, that he couldn’t be persuaded to step in full time.
We know how that many fans were very happy with G.O.A.T. Champ Jennings, but viewers have also praised Richards for his seamless jump in front of the cameras.
Next in line: Katie Couric, Aaron Rodgers, Bill Whittaker, Mayim Bialik, Dr. Mehmet Oz, Anderson Cooper, Savannah Guthrie, and Dr. Sanjay Gupta.
In the meantime, we’d love to know what you think about his hosting skills, and whether you’d like to see him take over the role.
Cast your vote in our poll, below, and let us know your thoughts in the comments!
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Love Mike Richards. He has a great personality. I hope he takes over the host position on the show. People like Katie Couric and Anderson Cooper are too political for Jeopardy. Keep it on the Jeopardy family.
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I totally agree about Katie Couric. My husband will NOT watch when she's hosting. We'll watch Family Feud those weeks. Anderson Cooper might be OK. We'll give him a couple days trial. If we don't like him we'll go back to Family Feud!
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I think Mark is terrific. A natural for Jeopardy. Alex would approve!
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Great, but his name is Mike 🤣
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Right? Mike not Mark.
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I think Mark is terrific! He’s a natural with a pleasant personality. I wouldn’t mind if he took on the task of host in addition to Executive Producer. Plus, he’s easy on the eyes.
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Do you mean Mike? Lol
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I like Mike Richards! He’s a natural! I like his personality. He’s a little like Alex but has his own style! I vote yes for Mike Richards!
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Mark is very good as the host. I like his voice and sense of humor
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I think Mike Richards has done a wonderful job. He is very comfortable, easy going, and personable. He would be great to take over the role.
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He’s great. I like his pace and sense of humor.
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I think Mike is GREAT. He's upbeat and has a terrific personality. You would never think it was his first time in front of the camera. He appears very comfortable. Really enjoyed watching it this past week and looking forward to watching next week. I would like to see Mike become the permanent host. The others are too political. I would not watch Jeopardy as much if it were any of the others.
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My family and I think that Mike Richards is doing an excellent job!! He’s such a gentleman, genuine & compassionate in keeping Alex Trebeks memory in our hearts too! He’s handsome and a pleasure to watch. Thank You and the Best of Luck to Mike!! ❤️
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He doing a great job! He seems so relaxed, I vote to keep him!!!
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Awesome. Mike Richards should be considered for the long term. Katie Curic is way too political. Definitely not a good match for Jeopardy. Not watching she see is hosting.
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A natural! Hoping full time!
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You are wrong. He is misplaced. He dies not seem natural with the questions being asked - stiff would be more accurate.
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He is doing fantastic . Young , energetic , knowledgeable and certainly knows the ropes of Jeopardy inside and out . He was a devoted friend of our wonderful Alex , who I miss so much . Second choice for me would be Ken Jennings his affection for the game and Alex had won me over . I don’t look forward to some of the guest hosts and won’t enjoy Jeopardy as much when they are on . Will hope and pray that a certain o e doesn’t make the final cut .
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I think Mike Richards is GREAT! I'd love him to become the permanent host. I love how he interviews the contestants without note cards. He seems brilliant.
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I won’t watch when Anderson Cooper or Katie Couric are on. I don’t like them and they are too political.
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When we knew Alex was going to have to be replaced......my thought was Ken Jennings! BUT ..after a few days of MIke Richards......he’s the guy to take over! He has a much more easygoing, congenial way about him.....& humor also! I think he’s great!!
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He would be a great replacement for Alex.. Not particularly forward to the next guest hosts.
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Great host! Looks comfortable in front of the camera. Very poised and articulate!
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AMAZING, so good a natural, still giving respect to Alex which I love!
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I think Mike Richards is wonderful in the job and would like to see him there permanently.
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I love Mike Richards as Jeopardy host. He has the personality and appearance to be a great host.
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Mike is great and should be the new host! He has a great personality and sure Alex would approve of him taking his place. I will not be watching when some of the celebrities will be hosting the show. I am a long time fan of Jeopardy!
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Mike Richards is excellent!! Not the monotone, rushed tone conveyed by Ken Jennings!!! Mike is very personable and also takes the time to explain the answer politely when a player answers wrong. Perfect to host long term!!! Pleasant surprise. Nice job Mike!!!
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Great job; after Alex, Mike would be my pick for sure.
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I love him. He is perfect. I'd 'love him to stay as permanent host of my beloved Jeopardy. Being Canadian I miss Alex Trebek terribly. Yes, He will forever be in my heart.
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Awesome!!!!❤❤ Mike is knocking it outa the park!! Very professional, with kindness. This is NOT THE TIME to train potential hosts!! Jeopardy is a huge show, and deserves an outstanding (not subpar) host!! So much has already been invested to make Jeopardy what it is today... Mike is the man!!!
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I think he’s doing a great job. He seems very comfortable in front of the camera and is personable.
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He really seems to make everyone feel at ease. I think Alex would be happy to have him stay on full time.
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He's a natural and so much more engaging than Ken Jennings
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Mike Richards is the right man for the job. He is very smart, very relaxed and seems to have a very warm personality. I like him a lot as the next host of Jeopardy.
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He is a natural. I missed the first few minutes of his initial day of hosting so I had no idea who he was. My comment to my husband was that he is doing a great job! As a loyal Jeopardy watcher, I would have no problem with him being the permanent host.
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GREAT PERSONALITY, FUNNY, CUTE & LOVE HIS SMILE, PERFECT!!
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He is excellent! He has a speciaI "something", similar to Alex. I think he should be the permanent replacement.
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He’s doing great!!!! I will keep watching him, no problem! Proud he stood up and took the Reyes, no one will ever “replace” Alex. He was part of our family but Mike is found his own thing great!!!!
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I like the fact that Ken Jennings probably knows most of the answers to the questions. The tone of his voice, however, is not that of an seasoned host, and he speaks softly. Mike Richards comes on a bit strong but he is definitely very polished in front of the camera.
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Its seems he was made for the show. Keep him
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I’m enjoying watching Mark host the show. Really not to fond of some of the guest hosts in the lineup, such as Cooper and Katie .Hope he stays on, he is as nice as Alex
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Don't even bother with the others. Mike Richards is the one!
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I think he is personable, has a nice voice and good pacing. I did not like Ken Jennings as a host.
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I like him very much....a splendid natural and I would like to tune into him every night. No need to look further.
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My husband and I have talked about how much we enjoy him and what a great job he’s doing. Either he or Ken would be awesome as a new host. Hubby said he won’t watch Katie Couric when she’s on.
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Excellent and with lots of knowledge. He is a keeper
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He’s terrific and handsome!
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He’s awesome,, hope he continues as the main man!!
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I think Mark is doing a great job. I would be happy just to see him stay.
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I think Mark is terrific. He has an awesome personality. I think Mark should be the permanent host. Ken is too arrogant.
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Would love for Mike to be the new host.
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I agree - Mike is the one to have.
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I think Mike is doing great. Would love to see him permanent host but he probably doesn’t want to give up his day job. He has a great rapport with contestants and his pronunciations are almost up to par with Alex. Hope he gets to keep the job. I like watching him.
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He is a keeper. No need to search for anyone else.
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I think he’s a perfect choice to become a permanent host. He’s a natural and looks to have learned a great deal from our beloved Alex Trebek.
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Perfect. He is smart and knows the show. I hope he wants to do it. I think Alex would certainly approve. Miss him. Have been watching for many years.
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Love his voice and personality very easy to relax and listen to a very enjoyable half hour Keeper in my estimation!!
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He is a perfect candidate to take over the hosting for Jeopardy. Certainly hope he is chosen for this
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Way better than Ken Jennings! Just keep him. No need for the other replacements.
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I really like him he’s doing a grand job. Wish he didn’t have to stop. Alex is smiling with this host at the helm.
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Mike is such a natural, surprised me. Ken did a great job but I personally think Mike is perfectly suited as the new host.
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Mike is doing a great job, he should continue and should not have Katie or Cooper on the show. Our family will not watch the show when they are on, all 18 of us, bad mistake.
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He has been the best! Hoping he stays on. I am not interested in some of the upcoming hosts.
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He was a natural the first night. He is so enthusiastic and encouraging to the contestants. A keeper.
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For me, amidst all else, my ASMR deeply appreciates this man's calming voice and manner. Definitely a keeper.
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I really like Mark. Hope you keep him. He’s likable and professional. A good follow up for Alex.
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I think Mike is doing a great job. He’s very natural and relaxed. Like him much better than Ken Jennings.
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A great replacement for the beloved Alex Trebek, warm, personal with a flair for the job. I vote to keep him permanently! You won’t find a better fit.
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I like Mike he’s a natural
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Excellence. He has a bit of spark, similar to Alex but his own. I like him!
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He is doing wonderful. Although no one can replace Alex, Mike would be a great replacemeng
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Keep him! Doing a great job!
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I say sign him on right now
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I think Mike Richards is doing a fantastic job as host!
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He is the closest Host to Alex Trebek, keep him. Very poised and articulate.
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I love Mike Richards as Jeopardy host! He has charisma and class. His personality really comes across. And he is quite handsome. Great choice for permanent host.
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Mike Richards is a great choice for Jeopardy host. Wonderful personality and great fit.
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He is doing an AWESOME JOB. I think he would make a great host.
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Yes, I think he should do the show! He is very good has he talk & very comfortable with the job he is doing!!!
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Make him THE host!!! Some others you’ve listed will be terrible. Will not even watch a couple of them and we watch every day!!
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Mike was incredible! I enjoyed Ken and thought he was probably the one. However, Mike blew Ken away. His voice, pace, and sharp mind make him the perfect choice! PLEASE!!!
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He's great. Smart, friendly demeanor. A keeper.
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Wonderful!! He is so perfect for a host His voice is clear and the right tone.
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He's fantastic. I can't watch jennings. He makes me fall asleep. Alex would be so proud of richards
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He is perfect. Great personality. I think he should be the permanent host. He would be an excellent successor.
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Mike Richards is the one to fill those big Trebek shoes! He is relaxed, charismatic, intelligent, warm and personable. Look no further Jeopardy!
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Very charismatic and flawless... a keeper!!
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Please, NOT Jennings. But yes indeed for Mike Richards. A perfect choice.....Beverly
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No need to use others. He has all the qualities needed to replace Alex.
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Wonderful! Shows compassion!
Explains why an answer is wrong!
Love his pace and personality!
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I think he is doing a fantastic job
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He should be the permanent host!
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Loved him. 👍
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He’s doing great. We also liked Ken Jennings.💕
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He’s perfect!
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Mike not Mark
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I like him
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Mike Richards gets my vote. He’s doing an excellent job so much more professional and easy going than Ken Jennings. Richards makes the show About the contestants like Alec Trebeck.
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I think he's doing an excellent job. Love him and his tribute to Alex.
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Very very good
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Best
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Love Mike, do not like Ken Jennings, he ruined Jeopardy for me. I agree with other fans that say no to K. Curic and A. Cooper
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I watched Ken Jennings and it was blah...no personality. When Mike started, immediately I thought, this is an excellent host.
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I think he is great. Great personality . Very natural as the host.
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I don't think others should have a go at hosting. They have nothing to do with jeopardy or Alex.
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I think they shouldn’t look any farther for a host. Keep Mike there! He is perfect!!
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Richards is a natural!! Can we keep him PLEASE?!
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He is a natural, I’m enjoying Jeopardy again.
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He is doing a great job and is easier to listen to than Jennings
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Please..........Richards is a keeper.
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I think he should be permenent
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Mike is doing a terrific job as host. he is rellaxed and has a friendly way with the contestants.
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Ken was wonderful, zMike is our guy!
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I think Mike is doing a fantastic job! I wouldn’t mind if he continued in!
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Lot better than Ken
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I think Mark is good, l don’t like Ken .He has know appeal,miss Alex.
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Mike Richards should be the permanent host of Jeopardy. He is great!!!!
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Mike Richards is doing a great job. He seems natural and very comfortable. There’s no replacing Alex and he’s not trying to. He should be in the running for permanent host.
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He’s so great! Please pick him! Way better than Ken.
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Mike is terrific.. he definitely has my approval!!!
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I also like Mike Richards. If it were just down to two I would vote for Mike ! I enjoy how he interacts with the contestants. His voice is easy to listen to as well.
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Mike Richards is great! Keep him!
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Mike Richards he has the looks,the personalaty and the know how
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Great - would make great replacement for Alex
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Mike would be a worthy successor of Alex. He has a great voice, presence and demeanor, unmatched by the rest of the field.
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Perfect fit. This gentleman must stay on. Doing a great job
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First time watching him tonight and Mike Richards is doing great. I really like him and could see him as a full-time host
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I think he’s excellent. Has a commanding stage presence, a telegenic perso and manages the game very professionally
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I will continue to watch if he is the host. Probably watch if Aaron host but, will not if any of the others host. I vote for Mike.
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I really love Mike Richards. I didn’t c Ken Jennings. I think that Mike should remain as the host for Jeopardy
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I think Mike Richards is doing great. Totally fits the role.
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I absolutely loved watching Jeopardy with Mike Richard as a host! I don’t care for any of the other followers and probably would stop watching! If Mr Richard is unable to host I would hope to see Ken Jennings hosting or invite some of the past winners that were on Jeopardy! All the others had their time on TV I would like to see some new faces!
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Mike Richards and Ken Jennings have done a fine job as Jeopardy host. Either would be great as permanent host. Forget the loser lineup of future guest hosts. I have no interest in any of them, particularly Couric, Rodgers and Cooper. Will not watch them. They should be one and done guest hosts. If Ken or Mike are not named permanent host I am done with Jeopardy.
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I think he is doing great
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Mike Richard is doing great. Alex would be proud! Keep him!
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I think Mike Richards is doing great and would love to see him as the permanent host!
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I really enjoy watching Mark host the show , I think he’s a natural . I won’t be watching anymore if the others are picked to be the hosts
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He is the perfect replacement. Why go any further.
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Great job , good replacement for Alex .
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Mike Richards is the man for the job.
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Keep Mike he's really good and fun to watch permanently
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Just too smooth to be real, prefer real people, and no politics please, it is a game show
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I like Mike, Ken was a turn off for me trying to hard to be like Alex.
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Absolutely terrific!!
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Love him! Much more sincere to me at least than KJ
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Somehow self correction is at work. It is Mike, not Mark.
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I think he is great. It would be nice to see him become permanent!
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Mike Richards is doing an excellent job. I will not watch the show when & if Couric, Cooper or Guthrie are hosts, just as I did not tune in during Jennings stint.
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I'm impressed that he uses no notes in the chat with the contestants segment! Very personable, and looks very comfortable in this role with Jeopardy
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He is fantastic, very comfortable, a natural!@
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Keep Mike Richards won’t watch if Jen Jennings is chosen
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Mike is doing a good job. When Katie Couric becomes a guest host our family will not watch again until she is gone!
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Ken Jennings was a great contestant. Mark has Alex Trebek charisma and personality. The future guests are in my opinion just looking to be in front of the camera. Don't really care to see any of them guest host.
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I think he's doing a fantastic job...he has maany of the inflections and mannerisms of Alex...as does Ken Jennings. The others lined up...eh, i will not be watching until new host chossen. Hopefully. its either Richards or Jennings.
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Fantastic!!!
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Mike Richards in the perfect replacement. Please keep him as the full time host. He is terrific!
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Mike Richards is very good, but don’t forget he hosted The Pyramid so he has had experience in front of the camera
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He’s a natural
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He is GREAT, and HANDSOME!
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Mike is a great host and a natural fit to host Jeopardy!
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We like Mike as a host and seems like a natural fit for the show.
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He is great!!
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He is great! Hope he becomes permanent!
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I think he’s doing an excellent job!!
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He's fantastic.Think he'd make a great host !!!
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Great!!!! Great personality and adds life to the show. Keep him!!!!
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I think he is a natural. I vote yes for Mike
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Awesome! Great voice.
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Mark is doing fantastic and almost mirrors Alex’s presenting. Let’s go with him!!
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Love him.
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I really wanted Ken to stay on because I think Alex would have liked that... but now that I’ve been watching Mike Richards I’m pretty pleased with his performance!!! He’s got a great smile and seems very comfortable in the position!!! I’m not very excited about some of the other names listed so if Mike would like to stay on as host I wouldn’t be upset... I’m afraid that I might watch something else if the other hosts turn out to be duds!!! KEEP MIKE AS HOST!!! OR BRING KEN BACK!!!
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I firmly believe Mike Richards is the best candidate to step into JEOPARDY. No one can replace Alex but I think his mannerisms and smooth personality show that he and Alex were very tight friends and I think Alex would be pleased with him as a host.
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Mike did a good job. Don’t like Katie Couric as host. Please don’t let her be new host.
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I loved Mike, his personality really was on display during his 2 weeks. I like Ken Jennings but he's a little stiff. Forget Katie, she needs to retire for good.
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Very nice, professional - pretty good! However, Mr. Richards can be stiff, boring, a touch snappy (kind of a biting "NO!" when the question/answer is wrong), mildly arrogant with a NY accent (not attractive) and no real, believable sense of humor ... C minus.
Ken Jennings has earned this job and is excellent at it! My family totally enjoyed watching him as Host ... Just a natural! Funny, honest & real person. I still weep & pray for Alex and his family - no one can "replace" him. But Ken J. IS the GOAT!
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Mike over Ken by 100%
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We liked Jennings and Richards. I feel Richards, though, a bit too “show boatie!” Ken has an aura of calm ....like his predecessor 😘🥲! We, however, will NOT watch any of the upcoming hosts....especially Ms. Couric.. She needs to concentrate on how to
“Re-program people!!!
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he has had years of experience as a host on GSN
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I think he did okay; maybe threw in comments a little too often (over-explaining the clue's answer, for example); I could see that sometimes the players didn't care about the logic behind the clue, they just wanted to move on. I preferred Ken's style.
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I think it is nice to see someone new. Some of the others are on other show all the time. Tired of seeing the same people on every show.
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Mike is really good. He is charming, intelligent and seems very comfortable. His performance is natural
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Mike Richards is terrific and seems to communicate well with the panel...please keep him as host of jeopardy
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I really liked Ken Jennings, and feel that he deserves to be the host, as he’s participated in all of the games that Jeopardy created for him, to keep him in the ‘limelight’. He is America’s #1player, and has done a great job, as the host. I am not fond of the newest host, particularly, at the end of the show when he quotes Alex, about the world being kinder. We don’t need lessons!
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I really like Mike Richards as host. Better than Ken.
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I think Mike Richards is fabulous!
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Mike is great. Perfect to host the show
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We think he’s doing a great job. He is very fitting for the new host position.
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Mike Richards is the.best host, right next to Alex Trebek. He should be the permanent host of Jeopardy.
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Mike Richards is great. Very comfortable in front of camera! Much better than Ken Jennings. He’s a natural.
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I think he is seamless. His voice is perfect for doing the job similarly to Alex Trebeck who I’m sure we all miss very much! Also he’s very smart and does a great interview!
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Mike Richards......yes, yes, yes.....
Easy on the eyes, soothing voice and certainly knows the game....
Alex would be VERY pleased having Mike as his permanent replacement.
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I like Mike so much better than Ken. He is an excellent host!
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I really like Mike Richards. He is great with the contestants, he relates well with them, and seems very comfortable in the position of host! He’s a keeper!
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He is great. Please make him the permanent host!
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I’m impressed with Mike, and enjoy the show while he hosts. I liked Ken too, but the contrast is obvious to me and I prefer Mike.
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Mike Richards, hands down. He's doing a great job.
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I like Mike! I think he’s a perfect fit to follow Alex. As far as I’m concerned, you can end the search right now and have him fill Alex’s shoes.
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Outstanding!! He is the best to take over Jeopardy!
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Very good!
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I really like Richards!! Great style
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jeopardy’s producer should definitely be the new host: He is handsome his responses and actions resemble the great Alex Trekbec, who is irreplaceable!,,
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He is great.
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Great. A natural. Love him! Way better than Ken who did a really good job.
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I think Mike Richards is doing an excellent job and reminds me of Alex's style. I like others won't watch when KC hosts. She is a disgrace.
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He’s a natural & his voice is stronger
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Please pick Mike Richards for Jeopardy
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I vote for Mike as a permanent host. Ken is knowledgeable and fun but somehow his voice isn’t the voice of Jeopardy. I’m sorry Ken.
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Why settle for hamburger (Ken) when you can have steak (Mike) Mike has my vote!
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I've always found Ken to be creepy and off putting so I'm glad his stint is over. I'd take Mike any day. If Ken is hired permanently....I'll welcome him because my love for Jeopardy is stronger than my dislike of Ken.
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Believe he should be the new host, I think he's done an excellent job so far and would be much better than many of the other upcoming guest hosts. Besides he knew Alex and worked with him for years.
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Mike Richard's is an excellent show host for Jeopardy. Keep him he is a natural
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i like him as a host...but keep in mind we cannot have cooper, couric, or savannah ...we do not want politics invading our favorite game show! But most of all NO To Katie Couric...will not watch the week she is on! After all..i need to be reprogrammed according to her! Do not forget! her disgusting comments!
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He’s doing a good job. I don’t appreciate the “make a better world” speech at the end of each episode- too preachy & patronizing. Do not plan to watch Couric or Cooper as the host at all. Can’t stand either of them
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We weren’t sure, but we like him. We really like it that he has not come out spouting politics, for either side, that we can see. We will refuse to watch the political loudmouths who have been asked to be guest hosts.
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I think Richards has done a great job.
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I wouldn’t continue watching if Katie Couric or Anderson Cooper is hired for the job.
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Very impressed with his demeanor and his overall handling of the show in general. I hope to see more of him in the future.
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Look no further Alex would approve of Mike Richards 100 % He is the savior to continue the show in Alex legacy!
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I really like Mike Richards as the host for Jeopardy. He is a natural and he has a wonderful, friendly, witty attitude about him. Nobody can replace Alex completely, but I think Mike is the person to step in for Alex. I will not be watching when some of the other guest hosts appear. I have always watched Jeopardy regularly for as long as I can remember. I even record Jeopardy so I never miss an episode. Alex was like a household guest every evening and I think Mike could be the same.
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Wont watch when guthrie is hosting. Dr Gupta I love but better as an MD
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I think Mark is doing an excellent job..... pleasant, knowledgeable, seems like a natural! I think Katie Couric is a wrong choice, she is way to political! Ken Jennings did an amazing job also.... Alex Trebeck’s shoes hard to fill.
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Mark is absolutely FANTASTIC! He puts you in the memory of the Great Alex Trebek! I watch Jeopardy EVERY DAY, and I'm looking forward to the other guest hosts and to being fair in my assessment of them as I await their debuts. Please note, too, that Ken Jennings did an excellent and admirable job - totally surprised me - but permanency is not for him as he does not fit in as a regular host. Yet, I'd still continue to watch if he was chosen as the permanent host, but, I think he'd be better and pretty great as a substitute host for sure. Not looking forward to Samantha Guthrie, she is not 'Jeopardy qualified' in my opinion, as I don't really care for her on the Today show. You'd do well to scratch her off now. LOL If she were ever to become a permanent host on Jeopardy, I would no longer watch the show, and I've been watching Jeopardy for more than 40 years. Alex Trebek is tough to beat, and Savanah will not be good for the show. The others in line are for guest hosts has an opportunity to prove themselves, but Mark will be very, very hard to beat. I like Mark a lot! Though, I do like the upcoming hosts (except Guthrie) right now I am sold, SOLD on Mark. Thanks for listening.
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I think Mark is great and much better than Jennings. Would love to see him as the permanent replacement
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Excellent! A real candidate to step into Alex's role.
I won't be watching when a couple of named subs are hosting however...And I have watched this show for many years.
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I won’t watch when several guest hosts appear either...but I like Ken J better than the Exec Producer
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He’s doing a great job. His mannerisms are similar to making Jeopardy seem like Jeopardy.
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He has done a great job as did Ken Jennings before him. I'll miss the next few weeks of Jeopardy, I'm disappointed in the choices of Couric and Cooper and will not watch those episodes...not sure what the thought process was behind those invites! Alex kept politics out of Jeopardy...why bring these outspoken, controversial characters onto such a great show?
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Why not give them a chance before prejudging them?
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They prejudged us!!!
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Someone like Richards or Ken Jennings should host the show since they have such a connection with Alex. I dread seeing these others on the list so much that I may not be able to watch.
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Much prefer Ken!
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what about ken jennings being on master minds?
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I think he is doing fantastic!!!
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I’ll be happy with Ken or Mike as the permanent host now that I’ve seen both at the job. I’m not really looking forward to having this multiple “celebrity “ hosts. And will not watch the week that Katie C is on.
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Mike is perfect! He should be the permanent host. I am excited for Dr. Sanjay Gupta though!!
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Mark is doing a great job!
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He’s great. Great personality, pleasant voice, upbeat and pleasure to watch. Very knowledgeable about the game and the content, stage presence is charismatic and very likable. While I can’t wait to see Mayim Bialik do her turn - I think she will be amazing- I think Mike could easily be Alex’s replacement. I miss Alex so much. But Mike is great.
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He is great. A natural
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I think Mike is terrific. He's got the energy, he's got a great voice and he's just fun to watch. Make him the permanent host!
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Keep him permanently
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MArk is perfect for the role
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I think Mark should be the host permanently. He’s fantastic. Great rapport with contestants. Great personality. Just perfect. End the search now.
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Mike Richards is doing an excellent job. He is a natural and seems to be enjoying hosting. He is relaxed, his diction is excellent and he keeps the game moving. They haven’t left clues on the board.
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I like Ken better!
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Sorry Ken was a dud, no personality at all.
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Mike is so much better than Ken! He is much more personable with the contestants & his voice so much easier to listen to than Ken’s grating voice. Ken’s ego really turns me off!
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He’s doing a great job!
But he reminds me of another young actor that I can’t place...
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Mark is fantastic! Articulate, knowledgeable, poised, friendly, obviously very capable, I think he’s quite like able, and would be a fantastic permanent Host for Jeopardy.
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Do you mean Mike? Lol
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I think he is great. So at ease and a fun personality! I would love to see him as a permanent host.
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Who needs other guest hosts when we have Mark? Although a giggle fit from Anderson would be great TV!
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Personally not my favorite. I stopped watching
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Mike Richards was the best. Just saw 1st show with LaVar Burton. Was disappointed after all the hype. Alex would be pleased to see Mike take his place.
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Mike Richards is the most experienced, the best candidate and the ideal successor. He's not controversial or as old as some of the others. Fingers crossed!
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The guest hosts are doing so well. When Mike first appeared as guest host , his persona was Alex. His voice made me take a double look at the screen. Mike has so much of Alex. I have watched Password & his energy level is over the top. He has been with Jeopardy for years. Knows the ins & ours of the show.He has a lot on his plate but it would be an honor for the show.!!!
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Mike Richard's has been my favorite so far!! Not sure anyone could beat him in my opinion!!
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Best one by far.. Plus he is already with the Show.. Does Alex Proud. all the rest can go!
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Mike Richards is tops. Ken Jennings is also high on the list.
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Mike Richards would be a great permanent host. So much like Alex’s personality!
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For some reason I get the vibe that both Mike and Ken have been angling for Alex's job for a while, the fact that Mike acted like he was last-minute filling in for Ken because of obligations that they should have known about for a while felt a little suspicious--it felt like Ken was supposed to host for longer but the backlash at the announcement of him hosting made the show pivot and Mike eagerly took the reigns.
Both men hosting has felt like a trial run to gauge which one the audience likes best and they both were trying their hardest to seem like a good permanent fit for host. I think Mike might win in the end because of aforementioned controversies with Ken and his other gameshow obligations and I'm okay with that, Mike felt like a very natural host. Way better than all the guest hosts so far, Aaron Rodgers has been abysmal.
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I love both Mike Richards and Aaron Rodgers. Sorry, but I wouldn't watch if Ken Jennings was the permanent host.
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Mike Richards is the best host.
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Dr. Oz should give up his show and become the permanent host of ‘Jeopardy.’ Not only is he a natural who is very at ease in the position, he is by far the best dressed!
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I would love to see mike as permanent host of Jeopardy. He is great!
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Mike Richards is the perfect choice to replace the great AlexTrebek. As a long time Jeopardy fan, I will continue enjoying the show if he is the host. I will no longer watch Jeopardy with any of the scheduled guest hosts. Jeopardy has never been a political platform and will fail if it starts now.
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I agree!
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Great job! Also liked Ken Jennings. No, no no, on Couric. I did give her a chance.
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Mike Richards did a great job. He was not nervous but very calm and very animated and projects personality on camera. He treated contestants with respect just like alex. I think if you can't get George Clooney then Mike is the better choice. Ken jennings is good but a little stiff but forget katie couric. She might be good as a newscaster but, please, not on jeopardy.
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We enjoyed watching Mike as host! We tune into ABC before watching bachelor, and Mike was entertaining and charming.. I was disappointed to tune in this week and see he was no longer hosting. I agree with the other comments who mentioned it is better to keep political figures off of Jeopardy!
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I thought Mike did a much better job than Ken Jennings.
Katie Couric is doing a great job also - definitely in the running to be full time host.
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Mike Richards was great. We thoroughly enjoyed the time he was the host and would love to see him on "Jeopardy" permanently!!
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Mike should host. Ken was good but Mike is the best. Katie is a big fail in my opinion. I changed channel and will not be watching during her time as guest host. Please just put Mike or Ken as permanent host. Please take Katie off NOW! DO NOT LET US SUFFER NOT EVEN ONE MORE DAY!!! If you continue to "try out" more hosts you will lose many loyal fans. I will no longer watch this trial phase Mike or Ken or this show is on it's way to being OVER!
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Richards is the next host of Jeopardy, hands down. Richards has the presence, timing, and smooth voice. Jennings is excellent at the mechanics, but has a horrible, grating voice that makes the show unwatchable - just an unfortunate product of genetics.
Please show reruns during Couric's hosting. Her complete lack of, well everything, is painful and unwatchable.
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Actually, Ken had to disappear because he had prior commitments to his other show, the Chase. I am sure they are trying to work out some type of exit clause or wait for Ken to finish his obligations to the other show. It was anyone's guess as to when we would lose Alex. It is not like Ken or the contestants could just stop what they were doing to fill in the void.
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Mike Richards is our choice. DO NOT WANT POLITICAL PEOPLE OR ANYONE FROM SPORTS!! Mike is a natural & Alex, I think, would approve! Won’t watch these upcoming people....especially Katie Couric!
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I think Mike Richards should be the permanent host. He is like Alex Trebek in so many ways. He is suave, refined, articulate and has a very strong presence, not to mention good looking. Forget about the rest. I will not watch.
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Mike is the perfect permanent host for Jeopardy! I’ve been watching the show for many, many years. I really missed the show for two weeks (don’t want to mention name) but I just could watch it. I did try for the first night but that was it. Then when Mike came I was so impressed with him and the way he handled the show. Please bring Mike back permanently.
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Love Mike Richard's. Won't watch if it's Katie Couric! Ugh!
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Ken and Mike both did well.
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So many so called "fans" of the show seem to be prejudging the upcoming guest hosts. Just because you don't agree with their political opinions doesn't mean they can't be good game show hosts. I thought Jeopardy fans were more intelligent. So far you are the only ones bringing politics into the show. Give them a chance, see how they perform and then post an informed opinion. Also if you are a true fan of the show, you will not hold your viewership hostage over a host you haven't even seen in action yet. I don't recall Alex being so judgmental.
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Who is Mark?
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Which Mark are you referring to?
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If you think he is "great" how about using his correct name?
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What a ridiculous comment. Who and how did they "prejudge" you?
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He's ok but Ken Jennings is my favorite
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He was fine but when it comes to telling someone they have answered incorrectly, the way he says no is demeaning and derogatory, my whole family noticed it, and so did our nightly text group. Ken was the better of the two hands down.
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I want him permanently.
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I’m probably not going to watch wen Katie couric, Dr Oz , & Rogers guest host. Who ever chose them???? So far, I’m going w Ken Jennings. No one can possibly be another Alex but I like Ken’s personality as a guest host & think over time he will become a great & more confident host. Rome wasn’t built in a day!!!
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Mike is #1. Ken is #2. `Katy Couric and Cooper and the others are a bad choice. Keep your fans with Mike or Ken..
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Mike Richards is the best fit for the show . Everyone else can do their job as a fill but winner hands down is Mike look no further!!!!!!!!
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I think Mike has done a fantastic job and would like to see him on there permanently.
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He made it feel like a natural transition. Much better than Ken. Very close to the late great Alex.
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Richards did great. Should be host!
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Funny that everyone loves him... it would almost make a seasoned smart think this was botted...
HE WASNT THAT GOOD MEATHEADS!!!
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Mike was an outstanding host. His mannerisms were in keeping with Alex's temperament. Love his showmanship.
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Mike Richards does it more like Alex did and he has the voice for being in that position.
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Mike Richards did a great job better than Jennings. Unfortunately I will not be watching next two weeks as I refuse to watch Couric.
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I think Mike Richards did an excellent job! So much like Alex! I will not be watching Katie Couric she’s a no go! see you in a week👍🏻
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I think Mike is perfect he reminds me of Alex he has compassion and feels for the contestants do not try anybody else especially jenny rose he is awful
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Mike Richards did a great and wonderful job hosting jeopardy I hope he will take over for Alex . He seems so relax and the contestants are more relax with him he makes them feel at home
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He would make a great host on jeopardy he sounds and act like Alex did he seems so relax on hosting the show you can just keep him forever on the show !,
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Great!
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I like Jennings better.
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I thought he did a terrific job. He was relaxed, personable and, of course, has a good working knowledge of the show. I would be fine with either him or Ken Jennings so far!
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Absolutely Mike Richards should be the permanent host of Jeopardy. He is knowledgeable, personable and comfortable on camera. He treated the contestants with respect and did not talk down to them.
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I liked Ken better but he was ok. I’ll never watch Katie Curric or Anderson cooper.
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I think either guys should take over. I will not watch it anymore because I don’t like the other hosts.
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Mike was fabulous. Please no Katie Couric. I will stop watching if they choose her or actually any tv star. No thanks. Ken Jennings was also very good and if not Mike then Ken.
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Will not watch Cooper, Couric, Guthrie, Gupta or Oz. They openly hate most of us true Jeopardy and Alex fans. He will never be replaced but Mike did a good job. Will be sorry to miss so many weeks ahead. Makes me wonder if you know your audience at all.
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Sad that you have decided what other people think. It seems you are the one openly hating them without giving them a chance to host. Makes me wonder if you know the show at all. Alex Trebek did much work outside the show to better the world. I don't recall him prejudging others. True fans of the show will watch the show, not hold their viewership hostage over the host.
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I think Mike should be there permanently! I would not watch Jeopardy while the first one was there, could not stand him!
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I think he did a great job But if you are going to let Katie Couric quest host after she wanted to deprogram Trump supporters saying they were a cult you will lose viewers Me for one I’ve watched since Art Fleming was host
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Great
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I like Mike the best. Ken is great, but Mike’s voice was more assertive and appealing to me.
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i very much enjoyed Mike on the shoHe has a warm and accepting manner
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He has a great personality. Does a good job more like Alex. I think Ken Jennings is blah.
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Mike did a great job! Not looking forward to a Katie Couric or Anderson Cooper!!
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I think Mike Richards should stay on as host. He has a great look and is so easy to understand as he talks. He works well with the contestants. A great image for the show!
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Mike reminds me more of Alex much more energy and more personable then ken has a great smile !!
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Richards is outstanding!!! He is easy to listen to and to look at. He seems relaxed, yet in control. PLEASE do your viewing public a favor and make Mike Richards the next Jeopardy host!
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Richards did a good job. He wasn't Alex, but then nobody ever could be. I want to see how the other guest hosts do, but after Ken and Mike, they have a lot to match up to.
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I like both Ken and Mike. I hope they can both host the show!
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I thought both Ken and Mike Richards did very well. I can’t stand Dr. Oz and won’t be watching the episodes when he will be hosting.
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Smug, bring back Ken Jennings
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I like Ken and Mike either would be great, but I refuse to watch Katie, Cooper and a lot of the others you choose. Don't know what your thinking was but those were terrible choices. I am sure they would not have been chosen by someone like Alex. Ken and Mike have a good connection with him others do not
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I thought he was perfect. And you know how much he loved Alex
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We do not care for Richards as host for the show. He seems like he is in a big hurry throughout the show. Ken is a perfect fit for the show.!!!
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Mike is a great, host!!! Didn't like ken but I think that Lavar Burton would also make a great Host forget the rest as their not going to do well just fill a slot
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I appreciate his efforts. Unfortunately I found him to be stiff. I hoped that would change over the 2 weeks, but unfortunately, it didn't and I found myself losing interest in a show I adore.
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I think he was great -we will not be watching jeopardy when those other outspoken liberals are hosts
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Wow! He’s great! He has Alex Trebeck’s warmth and sense of humor and he genuinely seems to connect with the contestants. He’s upbeat and so natural. Ken Jennings was a bit too stiff for me and always looked as if he was feeling awkward.
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Please keep Mike Richards as Jeopardy host. He is great and so much like Alex.
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Mike is doing an amazing job! Personality, voice, knowledge: all make him a prime candidate for a permanent promotion. He is MUCH better than Ken Jennings. Alex was perfection. We all know no one will adequately fill his shoes, but Mike is very close.
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Mike or Ken. None of the others please!
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I think he did great...anyone but ken jennings
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I like him. He is a “cutie-patootie”. Keep him all the others don’t and won’t appeal to me.
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I don't really like Richards. He's very abrupt with that's not right. I don't find him kind like people are saying. He's not Alex. That is for sure.
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Better voice too!
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I agree. Ken has the knowledge but not the voice. Mike has it all.
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Richards should not be permanent. Has a good personality, but not a deep thinker, will probably get boring after awhile. Just a nice guy.
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Not a fan. His voice is too loud and aggressive, and his conversations with the contestants are awkward with his too-quick responses to their anecdotes. I like him less and less as the days go by. Alex was the best but I much prefer Ken over Mike Richards
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He’s great, either him or ken jennings, no to celebrity hosts, esp Savannah Guthrie, that’s a mockery to Alex !!!!!
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His new name is Mike Permanently
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Loved Ken J. More like Alex
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Too much hype. Alex was not eccouraging ang gentle with contestants. It’s too loud, hyper and not relaxing.
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He’s doing a great job. Would love to see him as permanent as opposed to celebrities - which would really turn me off....
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Great job just like ken did both are naturals Alex would be proud
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Not a fan... he seems too robotic to me.
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Mike seems really at ease. He does good interviews, speaks well & clearly. Like some others commented what were they thinking when asking Katie to host.
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I can't stand Mike Richards now. He was ok at first but has just got more annoying as time has gone on. He is sanctimonious.
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I like Mike and Ken. Either of them would make great hosts. Mike is very personable and looks very relaxed. Love his voice also. Great job Mike!!!
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You don’t need to have another guest host. Mike Richards should be Alex’s replacement.
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Doing a great job would love to see him become the next emcee
Totally impressed the moment he first appeared
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I’m really enjoying Mike Richard’s stint at as host. He is personable, gracious and appears comfortable in front of the camera. He’s doing a great job and I wouldn’t mind seeing him continue in the hosting role. I also think Ken did a wonderful job hosting.
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I agree %1000 with Olive!
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I like Mike although his speech impediment (with the S's) is rather disconcerting.
I thought Ken Jennings was great too.
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Very good
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The present host is good, a bit self conceited, but he drives me nuts every night repeating the same lecture about being kinder etc. We all KNOW that- we are not dumb, we don't need it repeated every night! I liked Ken Jennings very much. He wasn't conceited a bit.
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Richards is OK. For the first time in the last twenty five years, I will not watch or record when Katie Couric is hosting. She feels so many people need to be deprogrammed !
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Watching Mike Richards brings back great memories of watching him host Pyramid and Divided. Great host with upbeat and funny personality.
I thought Ken Jennings did a good job as host, but he was more serious and his personality wasn’t as upbeat.
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Not a big fan
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I think Mike Richards is perfect for hosting Jeopardy.
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I love Mike. He has a very pleasant voice and personality. Don't think you could find a better host. If some of your lined up guest hosts actually do host, I'll probably not watch it.
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Mike Richards is a spectacular
Host — great energy —good style when interacting with contestants —The Best —- as other have said — no interest in continuing to watch with some of the coming guest hosts ——Also
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Look no further. Mike is a perfect host.
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He is much better than Ken.I would like to see him as permanent host
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Mike Richards is doing a very good job. I wish him and those to follow the very best.
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I think that Michael Richards is doing excellent. However I really like Ken Jennings. I think Alex really liked him.
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I like Ken MUCH better.
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I think Mike is fantastic. Wish he would stay on as host. He just seems to die right in. Was not a Jennings fan.
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I prefer Ken Jennings!
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Mike Richards fake enthusiasm is unbecoming. Before Katie C let Holzhauzer give it a try. Katie Curic is a has been.
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Please bring back Ken J ...he stepped in with gracehumility and reverence. The Exec .producer is arrogant and should stay behind the camera. I will not watch when several of the next guest hosts appear.
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Excellent. Name him permanent host
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Mike Richards is soooo much better than ken Jennings. I will not watch jeopardy ever if Jennings is the host
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Still like ken jennings best. Find Mike Richard's a little overwhelmkng. Agree with several others on the guest hosts. Think Anderson would be very capable but also certain he wouldn't want it. Don't like to see the show cheapened by "the guest host game".
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He's the best
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I think he’s okay, but nowhere near as good as Ken Jennings.
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Would love to see him to take over as host. Can't stand Ken Jennings and don't care to see any of the other guest fill-ins. He is a natural
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I like Mike fine. However, I really liked Ken Jennings also.
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I think it is mistake to let others trial for this job. You have Mike and ken . Both have ties to jeopardy and Alex.. waste of time ... I'm voting for Ken Jennings ... He is kind and gentle .. however both mike and ken do awesome job.
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To me he talks a little too fast and he needs to use the phrase “We were looking for...” less often. Otherwise OK.
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He needs to stop saying “.... is what we were looking for,” That said, Ken Jennings should be the permanent replacement for our beloved Alex. We will not be watching when Couric, Cooper, Guthrie or Rogers guest hosts.
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Hard to fill Alex’s shoes. Richards is doing a good job; but, let’s see how the others fair!
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I liked Mike on the Pyramid and like him as permanent Jeopardy host. I will quit watching altogether if any of those on the fill-ins list show up. They will really hurt your ratings!
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Great job, Brad Rutter should be the new host!!!?
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Mike Richards is good. Jennings is better - much more relaxed and professional. Will not be watching Couric or Anderson. Politicians do not belong on Jeopardy.
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Doing a great job let him be the new host for jeopardy .keep ken jennings off there he is the worst of them All.
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Ken Jennings should be the permanent host. Seeing your upcoming guest hosts list just tells me I won’t be watching Jeopardy for a while. Savannah & Katie? Ugh. 🤦🏻♀️
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Think he is doing a good job but don’t like the collars on his shirts. They look too small or something. Just don’t look professional.
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To loud
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Mike is doing a super job. he is very polished and a great expression QUICK ON HIS FEET he has hosted other shows and he is also the executive producer Wheel of Fortune. it would be super if he was the host but that is not going to happen.
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He seemed very cold when responding to the contestants. His response seemed to be scripted. I have been a Jeopardy watcher for over 30 years, I am looking forward to watch his replacement!
A faithful watcher, Deb
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He's doing fantastic. Smooth, personable, competent. He could do the job permanently.
The only thing I don't like is that his "No! " can be a little condescending, lol.
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I meant Mark.... not Mike.
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I like Mark. He has a pleasant attitude and I believe he really likes doing the job. Probably out of all the guests host Jeopardy is having Mark or Ken needs the host job. Both are great. I don’t care about any of the future hosts. I believe that Ken or Mark should carry on Alex’s legend.
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He’s professional and easy to look at, but I find it difficult to follow the questions because he reads too fast. Thus far, my vote would be Ken Jennings over Mark.
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I would rather have Ken Jennings, Mark is ok but not like Ken
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Mark is a great host. He has a great personality which comes across to all of us. Comfortable in front of the camera. Nice to look at and I love his voice. I won't watch Katie Couric, she's too political . Good luck to Mike.
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I think Mike should be the permanent replacement. He is knowledgeable, personable and handsome. He is the guy I would watch every night. I will not be watching the other temporary hosts as there isn’t anyone I want to see. Mike is my first choice and Ken is second.
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Not looking forward to watching the other guests. Loved watching Mike and Ken. Both did a great job. Let’s make a decision now.
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I have really enjoyed Mike as host. He just stepped in like he’d been doing the show for years. I will not be watching Jeopardy while they’re rotating through the rest of the guest hosts. When Alex’s replacement is in place, may or may not begin watching again.
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I totally agree. Ken was ok but his voice was not full enough. Mark should be the one!
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Mike Richards is a natural to be the new host. He is comfortable on stage, speaks clearly, and has good interactions with contestants. I think Alex would approve. Ken was an obvious choice to try, but his efforts were strained and nothing was natural or comfortable. Some of your celebrity choices are not what one would expect of a show of Jeopardy's calibre and my family will not watch when they are guest hosting.
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He is too loud and doesn’t seem as genuine as Ken Jennings did.
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Mike Richards is a wonderful host. I wish he could be the permanent host or my second choice is Ken Jennings. I will not be watching when Katie Couric hosts as well as Savanah Guthrie.
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Mr. Richards is indescribably bad as the “host”. He is bland, stiff, without personal style or personality. Truly awful. I feel sure he is a nice person but his skill set does NOT FIT this role. Painful.
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Bland. We just pretend he really is a robot to explain the complete absence of fun.
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Mike is smooth, as in slick, like plastic. I find him unattractive as well as phony. He is capable, but not personable. I much prefer Ken Jennings.
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So far, definitely prefer Ken. He seemed comfortable and interacted well.
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I don't care for him, and I prefer Ken Jennings.
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Ken Jennings earned and deserves this job. I know Alex would approve
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Prefer Ken Jennings
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He shows no personality, and is too stiff
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I found Richards mechanical, repeating, “That’s not what we were looking for.” I liked Jennings as the host.
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Mike Richard's is doing a good job guest hosting. The first day I thought he was too "game show", but he's not bad. Still like Ken Jennings better
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I like the way he hosts the show but I rather have Ken Jennings as he seems more like family and keeps the “tone” more like Alex Trebek did
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Jennings was very good
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He looks like Ken doll and acts too smooth and practiced like a “game show” host. Find someone real and genuine - like Alex was
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I really like Ken Jennings.
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Blah...totally flat
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I like him but Ken J is my choice.
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Mark is ok but I’m team Ken all the way
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Mark is good but too stiff
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Richards is stiff, arrogant and his closing comes across as written for him but very insincere
Bring back Jennings
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I enjoyed Ken so much better. He seemed to be much more into the game and the contestants. I'd like to see him as the permanent host.
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Mike Richards is a most irritating host. Please keep looking.
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LOL, irrigating.
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Horrible. Loves to make comments about the answers as if he knows what he is talking about, He would be better off just saying right or wrong and shutting up.
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I would love show better if they would put Ken Jennings back on. They let him go cause he said something wrong. NONE of us are perfect. Alex wanted Ken Jennings to do the job. We loved the way he did it. You have lost us as viewers if someone else does it. Why would you want a producer of the show to do it. Doesn’t he have something else he could be doing.
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My wife and I loved Ken we do not like Mike Ken is so much like Alex and I think there was only one show where they didn't get through all the catagories with Ken.
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Robotic and unempathetic. But I realize that commenting well on responses would take practice in a fast-paced program.
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Horrible... Bring back Ken
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Mike has surpassed my expectations since he's a behind-the-camera guy. He's doing a fine job. I'm looking forward to seeing all the other replacement hosts before settling in with the permanent host, Ken Jennings.
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He's fine but to me this seems a little like a campaign from within to place him as host. Right after the first showing people were "raving" about his performance? Frankly I think Ken did a really good job.
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Mike is doing a fine job. Overall, I'd prefer Ken Jennings but wouldn't be unhappy if Mike became the host.
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No Alex, then again, no one is. Looking forward to seeing the different hosts for awhile before finding a permanent replacement for a legend.
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Mike is adequate, but I definitely prefer Ken Jennings. He adds great comments because he's as much a trivia expert as are the contestants. He reminds me more of Alex than Mike does.
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Hate him...he talks to fast and lacks a caring personality.
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I think Mark has a bit of a cartoonish attitude. I prefer Ken Jennings knowing he can answer all the questions without looking them up😎
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Mike is good but I still like Ken Jennings. I like the way Ken brings some humor into the show.
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I think Ken Jennings did a great job. I'd love to see him fill those shoes..
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Mike is doing a great job but I still vote for Ken Jennings for permanent host.
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Ken was better.
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Pleasant and smooth, Mike Richards is doing a creditable job hosting. However, I prefer Ken Jennings' manner, and I think Jennings carries forward the traditions & spirit of the show.
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Liked ken Jennings better mike has boring voice!
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First of all, his name is Mike Richards not Mark Richards. He’s doing a good job but Ken Jennings is better I think.
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I think he’s boring as a host and would rather they keep looking or put Ken Jennings back as host!!!
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Mark is good but I like ken Jennings better!
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He is o.k. But I think Ken Jennings is the best over all. Great personality.
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I like Ken Jennings over Mike Richards.
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Mike is doing pretty good, it my favorite is still Ken Jennings.
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I like Ken more. He is a little softer, like Alec, and has a good sense of instant wit!
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I am not a fan of Mark. Too robotic for me. I think Ken Jennings is warm articulate, and sincere. I really like him.
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I like Ken much better. He is so much warmer, considerate and understands the stress of the game. He knows the game inside and out.
Mike is too much of a professional businessman and it shows.
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I still like Ken Jennings more!!
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He is more natural and professional than Jennings, who is stiff and uptight. But Couric or Cooper would be a lot more professional and more like Alex. No one yet has anywhere near enough style.
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Not impressed with host Mike. His voice and speed reading are too overbearing and distract from the clues. The clues are the star not the host!
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Mike Richards, no. Ken Jennings, yes!!!
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Grenoble! Nice personality and looks ! Buy has a slight lisp that can be annoying! At times has stumbled reading the questions, lack of pronunciation especially on foreign words. Jennings has my vote.
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The best I can say about Mark is that he imitates Alex and not doing a good job. In addition, I think Mark is mechanical, scripted, boring, and without any personality. I like Ken Jennings because he did not try to be someone else.
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He's okay, but his constant blinking and twitching is off putting. Ken was great.
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He’s ok, but I like Ken Jennings better
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He's OK, but not up to Ken's level. I want to see others first..
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Jeopardy NEEDS Jennings.....
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Liked Jennings much better.
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Ken Jennings all the way. Mark is good but Ken has my vote to take Alex’s place!!
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Mike is fine but he has an executive position. Please, bring back the beloved Ken Jennings who is very personable, and shares real time with his audience!
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My husband and I don’t feel he is a good fit. Jennings had a gentler approach with contestants. Richards is a very ambitious young man who is working many jobs, consequently is abrupt at times w/ contestants. Jennings put his all into it. It also speaks volumes that they make the “greatest player” the new host. He certainly has earned it.
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Guys been on set for like two years and he appoints himself host? Typical liberal entitlement.
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Liked Ken better, but no one was as good as Alex. Aaron Rodgers?
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He’s good.. but ken a natural
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Too slick for me. Nice enough, but I find him boring.
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