James Holzhauer, best known for his 32-game winning streak on Jeopardy!, has slammed Mike Richards following the latter’s departure as executive producer.
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John Oliver is glad Mike Richards won’t be the face of “Jeopardy!”.
On Sunday’s new “Last Week Tonight”, the late-night host addressed the recent hiring and subsequent resignation of Mike Richards as the new permanent host of the TV game show.
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According to The Hollywood Reporter, Oliver referred to Richards as a “smirking golf bag [who] was demoted from
James Holzhauer, best known for his 32-game winning streak on Jeopardy!, has slammed Mike Richards following the latter’s departure as executive producer.
Pennsylvania artist Brian Swords that depicts two anthropomorphized rats uh, doing the deed that Oliver described as “high-quality rat erotica.” John Oliver originally offered to loan out the works of, ahem, priceless art last October and it seems quite a few museums were actually interested. The comedian said he’s excited for people to see the paintings in person.
offensive comments he made on a podcast seven years ago resurfaced last week, along with a discrimination lawsuit he was involved in, prompted a call for investigation by the Anti-Defamation League, Richards stepped down from the hosting role.But despite his rapid downfall, Richards is far from the first — and won’t be the last — on-air personality to hold a short-lived hosting gig.
Mayim Bialik will be replacing Mike Richards as “Jeopardy!” host for three weeks.
"Jeopardy!" will briefly expand Mayim Bialik’s role as it looks for a new permanent host in the wake of Mike Richards’ stepping down last week. In a statement provided to Fox News, Sony Pictures Television confirmed the former "Big Bang Theory" actress will fill in as the host of the show for its regular syndicated programming this week now that Richards is out. Bialik will tape three weeks of episodes this week ahead of the show announcing yet another round of guest hosts that will buy the
For the time being, Mayim Bialik is set to take over as host of Jeopardy.
John Oliver said goodbye to The Void – the little cartoon face that’s been the Last Week Tonight’s sole companion as the show has broadcast remotely during the Covid pandemic shutdown.
John Oliver wasn’t finished throwing shade at Mike Richards.
Ryan Reynolds made a not-so-subtle push for LeVar Burton to be the next host of "Jeopardy!" following Mike Richards’ exit. Richards, who was announced just last week as being the new permanent host of the popular game show alongside Mayim Bialik, stepped down from the position after inappropriate comments he previously made on a podcast resurfaced and sparked controversy. Now, as the show scrambles once again to find a replacement for Alex Trebek, who died in November of 2020 after a lengthy
statement Thursday:“New Jeopardy! host Mike Richards’ disparaging remarks about Jews, women & Asians are no laughing matter. Stereotyping is an entry point to hate and his apology lacks acknowledgment of its harm.
The heat on new Jeopardy! host Mike Richards increased today, following news that the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) has called for an investigation. into his “pattern” of offensive comments.
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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.
John Oliver isn’t too pleased about the new host of Jeopardy! either.
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The new hosts of “Jeopardy!” have been announced.