Mike Richards Steps Down as New ‘Jeopardy!’ Host

James Holzhauer has never been one to hold back his emotions, or keep quiet about how he really feels, and so it makes sense that the legendary Jeopardy! champ is letting it all hang out right now!

is moving forward with production following executive producer Mike Richards stepping down as host on Friday, less than a month after he was announced as the late Alex Trebek's successor.Richards stepped down after receiving backlash for sexist comments he made in the past, as well as taking on the hosting gig given that he's already executive producer of the show. He resigned as host on Friday, and said that moving forward as host would be too much of a distraction for fans.

"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.

I’ll take snarky comments for $100. That’s the attitude displayed so far by Hollywood reactions to the news that Mike Richards has stepped down as the host of Jeopardy! after one show.

resignation today has left the show in an uncomfortable limbo — and with some tough-to-answer questions.Richards, 46, opted to step down after bringing “unwanted negative attention” to the show after sexist comments he made on a 2013 podcast surfaced, according to Richards’ resignation memo which The Post obtained.As of now, “Jeopardy!” intends to air Richards’ already taped episodes, according to the Wrap, and he will stay on as an executive producer, as The Post previously reported.A Sony

“Jeopardy!” has faced a rocky road in attempting to replace longtime host Alex Trebek, who lost his battle with pancreatic cancer in November 2020 at age 80.

That didn’t take long!

Mike Richards is stepping down from his just announced role as “Jeopardy!” host in the wake of the controversy that erupted when sexist and offensive comments he made in a 2014 podcast recently resurfaced.

who stepped down from the role Friday morning, while making it clear he thinks America’s level of attention to the choice of who is worthy to replace the late, great Alex Trebek is “possibly to avoid talking about everything else” — like the Taliban taking over Afghanistan and President Joe Biden’s handling of that situation.“During their search, the show tried out everyone, from friend of the show Anderson Cooper, to friend of the show LeVar Burton, to friend of the show Katie Couric, to Dr.

Mike Richards is stepping down as host after receiving backlash for sexist comments he made in the past, as well as taking on the hosting gig given he was already executive producer of the show.Richards, who was announced as the new permanent host earlier this month, made the announcement in an internal note to staff on Friday.

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

new “Jeopardy!” host Mike Richards made a series of sexist comments in an old podcast — forcing him to apologize this week for a “terribly embarrassing” misjudgment.Richards, 46, admitted his “insensitivity” after The Ringer detailed derogatory comments he made in “The Randumb Show,” which he hosted from 2013 to 2014 and was taken offline this week amid the scandal.The outlet said it reviewed all 41-episodes after news broke that Richards had been accused in lawsuits of harassment against TV

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.

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.

announced earlier this year. After Trebek passed away last November “Jeopardy!” has been rotating through a gauntlet of guest hosts including CNN’s Anderson Cooper, Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers, Dr.