News Corp today announced that veteran communications executive Arthur Bochner is set to become chief communications officer and EVP at News Corp. when Jim Kennedy retires later this year.
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d the Hollywood Reporter in an interview, which was published on Tuesday.“I can’t speak to her decision-making process or her opinions about it.”Bialik, 48, announced Dec. 15 on her Instagram account that she was let go from the syndicated version of “Jeopardy!” She had been co-hosting the show with Jennings since 2021 following the 2020 death of longtime host Alex Trebek.“Sony has informed me that I will no longer be hosting the syndicated version of Jeopardy!” she wrote, alluding to the show’s producer.
“I am incredibly honored to have been nominated for a primetime Emmy for hosting this year and I am deeply grateful for the opportunity to have been a part of the ‘Jeopardy!’ family.”Bialik bowed out of hosting the final week of Season 39 last May during the writers strike; Jennings has been hosting the 40th season of “Jeopardy!” solo since then.The pair were officially named the permanent co-hosts in July 2022 after “Jeopardy!” used a rotating roster of hosts before making a decision.Bialik’s hosting duties met with a mixed reception from the show’s diehard fans.Bialik also hosted a primetime version of “Jeopardy!” and Sony left the door slightly ajar for her to return in that capacity.“Mayim Bialik has announced she will no longer be hosting the syndicated version of ‘Jeopardy!'” a Sony spokeswoman said. “We made the decision to have one host for the syndicated show next season to maintain continuity for our viewers, and Ken Jennings will be the sole host for syndicated ‘Jeopardy!'”“We are truly grateful for all of Mayim’s contributions to ‘Jeopardy!’ and we hope to continue to work with her on primetime specials.”
.News Corp today announced that veteran communications executive Arthur Bochner is set to become chief communications officer and EVP at News Corp. when Jim Kennedy retires later this year.
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There can be only one… is what we thought during the awkward transitional phase for Jeopardy! after the passing of Alex Trebek. The show auditioned several hosts with guest runs until finally settling on two hosts: show champion Ken Jennings and Big Bang Theory alum Mayim Bialik.
Ken Jennings is sharing his thoughts on Mayim Bialik‘s exit as host of Jeopardy!. The two had been sharing hosting duties on the syndicated show and its primetime specials.
Ken Jennings is speaking out for the first time about Jeopardy! co-star Mayim Bialik‘s exit from the show.
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