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Daniel D'Addario Chief TV CriticMike Richards’ first episode as host of “Jeopardy!” — one of what would end up totaling only five — taped Aug. 19 but only aired, after his ouster, on Monday night.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at LargeA week after “Wheel of Fortune” lost its executive producer, as Mike Richards stepped down in a firestorm of controversy, the show has sealed a new deal to keep long-running hosts Pat Sajak and Vanna White in place.

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!

James Holzhauer isn’t hedging his bets. The former “Jeopardy!” champion and current trivia master on The Chase is expressing his true feelings about Mike Richards’ departure.

James Holzhauer isn't hedging his bets. The former champion and current trivia master on is expressing his true feelings about Mike Richards' departure.Holzhauer took to Twitter on Tuesday morning to address Richards' ouster as executive producer on, and addressed Richards' past controversial comments, which were in part the reason for his exit.«Do I think Mike Richards’ podcast comments were appropriate for polite society? No,» Holzhauer wrote.

James Holzhauer is celebrating.

was fired made headlines on Tuesday, and no one is happier than champ James Holzhauer.The champion contestant expressed his satisfaction for all the world to see in a series of jovial tweets. “Do I think Mike Richards’s podcast comments were appropriate for polite society? No.

Mike Richards is out at “Jeopardy!” (for real this time) and James Holzhauer is so happy he could sing, apparently. Amid the news that Richards would no longer be serving as the show’s executive producer, the prolific “Jeopardy!” contestant posted two tweets on Tuesday that could each serve as valid answers for, “What is shade?” First he tweeted, “Do I think Mike Richards’s podcast comments were appropriate for polite society? No.

James Holzhauer, best known for his 32-game winning streak on Jeopardy!, has slammed Mike Richards following the latter’s departure as executive producer.

We’ll take “Bye, Felicia” for $500, Mayim.

“Jeopardy!” is out a host, and now an executive producer, too.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at LargeBreaking: Sony has fired Mike Richards as the executive producer of “Jeopardy” and “Wheel of Fortune.” The following was just sent to Jeopardy! and Wheel of Fortune staff from Suzanne Prete, EVP, Business and Strategy, Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy!I’m writing to let you know that Mike will no longer be serving as EP of Wheel and Jeopardy! effective immediately.

Wall Street Journal has reported that the “Jeopardy!” champ was all set to take over Alex Trebek’s spot after the longtime host passed away in November 2020 — until people went digging into his Twitter history.Jennings, 47, has since apologized for the posts — describing them as “unartful and insensitive” in an open apology — including a tasteless joke that read: “nothing sadder than a hot person in a wheelchair.”The WSJ further reported that Jennings had apparently scored low on the audience’s

RuPaul is ready for his next gig!

sashayed away from the hit game show — and now RuPaul wants to snatch his gig.While filling in as a guest host on the late-night “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” this week, the towering (6-foot-4) creator of “RuPaul’s Drag Race” threw his hat — make that tiara — into the ring as a possible replacement for Richards.

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.

As "Jeopardy!" scrambles to find a new host following executive producer Mike Richards’ exit from the gig, it seems everyone is turning to fan-favorite LeVar Burton, except for Sony Entertainment.  The discussion to have the "Reading Rainbow" and "Star Trek: The Next Generation" actor be the permanent replacement for Alex Trebek has been inescapable since a fan petition was signed by more than 270,000 people shortly after the previous host's death in November of 2020.  While chatter surrounding

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at LargeGreetings from Variety Awards Headquarters! Today is Aug. 23, 2021, which means it’s 7 days until final voting ends on Aug.

before quitting on Friday amidst controversy over past misogynistic comments and other lawsuits. He remains with TV’s top-rated game show as an executive producer.

Following a turbulent last two weeks for Jeopardy! that culminated in Mike Richards’ ouster as host of the syndicated program after one day of production, the staff and crew of the venerable game show were summoned for a Microsoft Teams meeting this morning, sources tell Deadline.

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.

LOS ANGELES -- “Jeopardy!” is back to guest hosts after the resignation of Mike Richards, and actor Mayim Bialik will return as the first one up.Sony Pictures Television announced Monday that Bialik will take the podium long occupied by the late Alex Trebek for three weeks of episodes.The 45-year-old “Big Bang Theory” and “Blossom” actor was one of many guest hosts who filled in for two-week stints in the past season after the death of Trebek, who hosted the show for 37 seasons.

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!" 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

recently booted Mike Richards this week, Sony announced this afternoon.Bialik, who was already slated to host primetime spinoffs and specials for the show, is now scheduled to tape three weeks’ worth of programs — 15 episodes total — when “Jeopardy!” resumes production this week, according to Sony, which added that the iconic game show will also be announcing “additional guest hosts” for its current season.

For the time being, Mayim Bialik is set to take over as host of Jeopardy.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterMayim Bialik will fill in as the host of “Jeopardy” in the wake of Mike Richards’ exit.Sony Pictures Television, which produces the long-running quiz show, announced that Bialik is scheduled to tape three weeks of episodes when production resumes this week for a total 15 episodes.

John Oliver is glad Mike Richards won’t be the face of “Jeopardy!”.

John Oliver wasn’t finished throwing shade at Mike Richards.

Getting by with a little help from their fans. Ryan Reynolds scored his role as Deadpool after diehard supporters campaigned for him to get the superhero role, and he hopes LeVar Burton can enjoy a similar situation on Jeopardy! after Mike Richards quit.

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

It has been a whirlwind week of Jeopardy news, mainly, after learning that Mike Richards, the choice to succeed Alex Trebek, has stepped away from the position.

Ryan Reynolds has thrown his support behind LeVar Burton’s ongoing campaign to host Jeopardy!, following EP Mike Richards’ exit from the podium.

Mike Richards resigned as host of "Jeopardy!" just nine days after it was announced he would succeed the late Alex Trebek as its permanent host.  Richards stepped down Friday after past inappropriate comments he made on the "The Randumb Show" podcast resurfaced.The 46-year-old, who hosted the podcast from 2013 to 2014 while he was working at "The Price is Right," made derogatory comments about women, people with mental disabilities, little people and the poor.  Although some "Jeopardy!" episodes

"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.