‘Jeopardy!’ Producer And New Host Contender Mike Richards Addresses ‘Price Is Right’ Lawsuit Allegations

Mike Richards isn't staying behind the podium, but he's still behind the camera.

Diane Garrett With one day of filming under his belt and a mere nine days as “Jeopardy!” host, Mike Richards outdid even former White House communications director Anthony Scaramucci in brevity of time served in a high-profile role.

first reported that Bialik was going to host this week, adding that the “Call Me Kat” star is being considered for the permanent role. A rep for Sony declined to comment on if she was being considered.

"Jeopardy!" is once again looking for a host. A nearly-exhaustive search for late host Alex Trebek's replacement began not long after his passing with a slew of guest hosts taking a swing at the gig.

fan backlash brewed immediately rumors swirled that he was in “advance negotiations” for the job earlier this month, Richards’ hasty exit comes on the heels of his apology for a series of sexist comments in an old podcast —which he labeled as a “terribly embarrassing” misjudgment.The man who could not fill Alex Trebek’s shoes admitted his “insensitivity” after derogatory comments he made on “The Randumb Show,” which he hosted from 2013 to 2014.During his tenure on “The Randumb Show,” Richards

The controversy surrounding new Jeopardy! host Mike Richards is growing, as a new story today alleges he made sexist and off-color remarks while co-hosting a podcast in 2014.

New Jeopardy! host Mike Richards is issuing an additional apology after he was overheard saying a number of comments about appearances in a resurfaced podcast.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at Large“Jeopardy” executive producer and incoming host Mike Richards has apologized for derogatory comments he made about women on a podcast he hosted while also serving as executive producer of “The Price Is Right” as backlash to his selection grows and Sony Pictures Television’s hopes for a smooth transition fade.In response to a detailed reporting by The Ringer about comments he made on “The Randumb Show,” including referring to his co-host a “booth ho,”

new poll released by Morning Consult revealed that fans preferred actor LeVar Burton to host “Jeopardy!” over new host Mike Richards.

John Oliver isn’t too pleased about the new host of Jeopardy! either.

"Jeopardy!" fans have something to say. On Wednesday morning, the popular game show announced that Mike Richards, an executive producer on the show, would take over hosting reigns alongside actress Mayim Bialik.

Claudia Eller Co-Editor-in-ChiefAs many powerful figures with high-profile jobs could attest in recent years, past bad behavior has a way of coming back to haunt you in the #MeToo era. Just ask former New York Gov.

The answer is … Mike Richards! After more than eight months with various celebrity guest hosts, Jeopardy! finally found its new host following the death of Alex Trebek.

. Nine months after the death of longtime host Alex Trebek, reported that Richards, who is the executive producer of and guest hosted a few episodes in February, was a frontrunner in becoming Trebek's successor.In a staff email sent Monday morning, Richards admits, «It is true that I was asked if I would consider hosting the show.

favorite to land the full-time “Jeopardy!” hosting gig, addressed his time on the “Price is Right” a decade ago, when he was involved in two harassment lawsuits related to his old job on the CBS game show. He also confirmed the reports that he is a contender to replace the late Alex Trebek.

Cynthia Littleton Business Editor“Jeopardy!” executive producer Mike Richards has weighed in for the first time on the prospect that he may be named the show’s permanent host, and he addressed decade-old allegations made against him as part of employment disputes during his tenure as executive producer of “The Price Is Right.”In a memo sent Monday morning to employees of the Sony Pictures TV-produced quiz show, Richards said he was “humbled and deeply honored” to be considered a potential

Jeopardy! executive producer Mike Richards, who recently emerged as the frontrunner to succeed Alex Trebek as host of the venerable game show, has made his first public comments about decade-old lawsuits that have been revisited in light of his pending Jeopardy! hosting deal.

advanced discussions” for the position, becoming the apparent network favorite following a laundry list of temporary guest co-hosts.Some of those filling in have been: Mayim Bialik, Anderson Cooper, Katie Couric, Bill Whitaker, Dr. Mehmet Oz, George Stephanopoulos, Robin Roberts, Savannah Guthrie, Dr.