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controversial executive producer Mike Richards, as well as “the Big Bang Theory” actress Mayim Bialik, will host primetime and spin-off specials.Trebek hosted “Jeopardy!” for 36 years and 8.200 episodes up until his untimely death in November 2020. The Canadian native passed away at the age of 80 following his cancer battle.Richards, 46, had been rumored for weeks to be the likely new host.

revealed back in November 2020 shortly after Trebek’s untimely passing that the game show host shot his short cameo while battling cancer.“Alex Trebek was kind enough to film a cameo for our film ‘Free Guy’ last year despite his battle. He was gracious and funny.

Mike Richards, the main contender to score the Jeopardy! hosting gig, has addressed the sexual harassment allegations made against The Price Is Right during his tenure on the show. Mike was an executive producer on The Price Is Right from 2008 to 2018, during which he and his fellow producers was accused of sexual harassment in two separate lawsuits filed by former models.

Mike Richards, the rumored new “Jeopardy!” host as well as the game show’s resident executive producer, has spoken out about his role in past discrimination lawsuits from a decade ago. Richards, 46, was previously an executive producer on “The Price is Right” when the CBS show was slapped with two bias suits in 2010 and 2011.

. 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.

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.

might be taking over the show as its permanent host to replace the late Alex Trebek.

might have its new permanent host following the death of its iconic host of 36 years, Alex Trebek. reports that the show's executive producer, Mike Richards, is in advanced negotiations to be the show's new host.The outlet reports that a source close to the situation says 46-year-old Richards is the front-runner to be the new permanent host, though other candidates are still being considered.

for its new host to replace Alex Trebek.The show’s executive producer, Mike Richards, is said to be in “advanced negotiations” with Sony Pictures Television to take over the role as host of America’s beloved game show, Variety exclusively reported.The 46-year-old, who just joined the production last year, reportedly impressed Sony with his guest-hosting stint in late February, according to Variety.Sony declined to comment to The Post regarding a permanent “Jeopardy!” host.However, the studio

a permanent host for the iconic game show, a new survey has found.At least 23 percent of viewers believe that the former contestant should be tapped to take over the gig, according to a OnePoll survey.Other fan favorites include the show’s executive producer Mike Richards and “Star Trek” actor LeVar Burton, who received 14 percent and 10 percent of the vote, respectively.Viewers were less enthused about other recent hosts like CNN’s Anderson Cooper, who earned 5 percent of the vote, and Dr.

long-awaited “Jeopardy” guest-hosting gig debut on Monday evening but his daughter, Mica, is roasting the new host.Mica tweeted a video during the episode’s airing that showed her dad on the TV screen and his current seat in their living room. “Bless [my dad] for putting up with me,” she wrote alongside the hilarious clip.

guest hosting debut ushered in a new low on the famed trivia game show.Monday’s episode saw contestant Patrick Pearce record the lowest score in the program’s history — ending “Double Jeopardy” with -$7,400, according to Entertainment Weekly.Burton, who has been a fan favorite to take over as host of the show following the death of Alex Trebek, had his first appearance somewhat overshadowed by Pearce’s unprecedented breakdown.Pearce ended the first round of the game in the black with $200, but

LeVar Burton is finally taking his place behind the podium.

told The Associated Press.Even his wife and makeup artist, Stephanie Cozart Burton, was not impressed by his initial effort.“I came backstage after taping the first episode and I said to Stephanie, ‘Well, how did I do?’“She said, ‘ehhh.’”Burton, known for his roles in “Roots,” “Star Trek: The Next Generation” and “Reading Rainbow,” is one of several celebrities openly vying to replace the iconic Alex Trebek as host of “Jeopardy!”Trebek hosted the show from 1984 until his death in November 2020.

LeVar Burton is gearing up to take over as the next guest host of , in a move that he says encompasses his decades-long career. In a new interview on the , Burton tells the talk show host that the hosting gig feels like a «natural progression» to him.«I think that having the job of hosting Jeopardy!, for me, it just feels like a natural progression,» he explains to Tamron Hall.

wrote on Twitter.“Easiest Final Jeopardy ever,” a second observer griped.Another added, “Tonight’s Final Jeopardy was a GIMME.”Others proclaimed it was by far the least challenging final question the show has ever aired.“That was the easiest final @Jeopardy question ever,” another fan fumed.Ultimately,  the show’s current champ Courtney Shah, a community college teacher from Portland, Ore., used the simple question to add $4,000 to her total winnings of $118,558.Ohio State’s move to trademark

is apologizing after a clue about postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) was deemed offensive. The clue, which appeared on Monday's episode and was guest hosted by Savannah Guthrie, read, «Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome is also known as Grinch syndrome because this organ is too small.» According to the Mayo Clinic, POTS is an autonomic nervous system disorder, and «signs and symptoms of POTS can vary but typically include an abnormally increased heart rate — and sometimes

complaints poured in from viewers regarding a medical disorder that was referred to as “Grinch syndrome,” a term considered highly offensive by those in the autonomic nervous system disorder community. “Yesterday’s program included a clue about postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS),” the show’s social media mea culpa read.

said one fan, whose reaction was shared by many. Dubbed #JeopardyJulia during last night’s show, people couldn’t help but marvel at Cameron’s quirky countenance.

While Bennifer aka Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck’s reunion was surprising for many fans, it seems like the game show Jeopardy had a feeling the duo might find their way back to each other.  The first answer during the Friday, May 14, episode of the game show featured the singer, 51, and the actor, 48. “As a couple, they were known as ‘Bennifer,’” the prompt read.

contestants are calling on the show to take action after a recent winner allegedly flashed a hand gesture that's associated with white supremacist hate groups on air.

open letter published to Medium on Wednesday condemning incidents on the game show.“A recent contestant has caused concern among ‘Jeopardy!’ viewers for two separate occurrences, and we as former contestants feel the need to speak out against the messaging that these choices communicated — either intentionally or unintentionally — by the contestant Kelly Donohue and, implicitly by association, the producers of ‘Jeopardy!’” they wrote.The “more widely felt” of the two missteps occurred on Tuesday

late great Alex Trebek.The 64-year-old “Reading Rainbow” host gushed over his new gig on Twitter, writing, “THANK YOU… to all y’all for your passionate support! I am overjoyed, excited, and eager to be guest-hosting Jeopardy!, and will do my utmost best to live up to your faith you in me.

Robin Roberts, George Stephanopoulos, David Faber, Joe Buck and LeVar Burton.«We can finally tell you! Here is the final group of guest hosts to close out Season 37: Robin Roberts, George Stephanopoulos, David Faber, Joe Buck and LeVar Burton! Link in bio to learn more,» the official show page shared.The stars will all be hosting in an effort to raise funds for their charities of choice.

Anderson Cooper's little boy couldn't be more fascinated by his dad's turn as a guest host! The CNN newsman took his place behind the podium on Monday's new episode, and his 11-month-old son, Wyatt, appeared to be amazed at seeing his dad on TV.Cooper revealed that this was Wyatt's first time seeing his dad on television, and he appeared to be enthralled in a photo Cooper posted to Instagram Monday evening.«Wyatt has never seen me on tv before, and he likely won’t for a long while, but

Jeopardy! has a brand new and very adorable little viewer! CNN anchor Anderson Cooper just began his two week guest hosting stint on Mon. Apr. 19, and shared an Instagram photo of his 11-month-old son Wyatt sitting in front of a big screen TV, enthralled by watching his father. The little one could be seen sitting up at the edge of the bed, wearing a navy blue onesie as he gazed at his dad onstage with the bright blue Jeopardy! set behind him.

Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers hosted the program. Before Rodgers, the host list included Katie Couric, Dr.

Aaron Rodgers isn't afraid to get playful as a guest host on During Tuesday's new episode, the NFL star couldn't help but tease the night's contestants after they missed a sports question that was close to his heart.The fun moment came after Rodgers read a $400 clue: «In the 1960s these Midwesterners earned 5 NFL Championship Trophies.»After an awkwardly long silence with no one ringing in, the «time's up» buzzer rang out and Rodgers threw up his hands in disbelief, revealing the correct answer

infamously flatlined as a guest host of “Jeopardy!” — is learning that sometimes laughter isn’t always the best medicine. In the days since his brief stint behind the lectern was deemed a “slap in the face” to the brand by contestants and fans alike, Oz, 60, is now being accused of making fun of a contestant during filming.  “It was just odd,” recent showwinnerEmily Seaman told the Ringer of Oz’s rocky run as anchor from March 22 to April 2. “I don’t think he likes ‘Jeopardy!’ ”Seaman, a law

Shailene Woodley and Aaron Rodgers truly are couple goals. The latter landed a gig as a host on ‘Jeopardy!’ and to celebrate the first week of him hosting the TV show, the couple took to Instagram.

Quarterback Aaron Rodgers’ Jeopardy! hosting stint wouldn’t be coming to an end if it was up to him. The Green Bay Packers player is said to be ready to “jump at the opportunity” to host Jeopardy! full-time if given the offer—and according to one source who spoke to HollywoodLife, he would even consider “retiring” from the NFL to take on the role. But would he have to?

according to the Wrap, just before Alex Trebek’s final episodes — taped before his death in November 2020. Ratings during those last few weeks reflected some of the highest the show sees in a season at 6.6.

Shailene Woodley and Aaron Rodgers are giving fans a peek into their relationship. The 37-year-old Green Bay Packers quarterback participated in an Instagram Live on Monday that starred himself and his famous fiancée.In the clip, which Rodgers posted in celebration of his first night hosting , 29-year-old Woodley led a 10-question Q&A with the athlete.While waiting for fans to join the live chat, Woodley sweetly called Rodgers «my love,» as they lounged on the couch together and she excitedly

A good sport. Aaron Rodgers‘ field goal kick moment was the best part of his first Jeopardy episode. The Green Bay Packers player hosted his first Jeopardy episode on Monday, April 5, and one contestant didn’t waste any time to troll him for his NFL team’s recent mistake.

mixed reception for the latest crop of “Jeopardy!” guest hosts, Twitter is campaigning for one beloved celeb to succeed Alex Trebek as full-time MC — former “Reading Rainbow” host LeVar Burton. “Leaving this here in the event that the powers that be are listening,” Burton, 64, tweeted Monday alongside a petition started by a fan of the beloved “Star Trek” actor.

Aaron Rodgers is determined to do Alex Trebek proud. The NFL star donned a nice suit and stood behind the podium to host Monday's, but not before honoring the legacy of the late gameshow icon.The 37-year-old quarterback came out at the top of the show, and made sure to share a sweet memory of Trebek, from when Rodgers won in 2015.«As a lifelong fan of it is an incredible honor to guest host,» Rodgers said at the start of the episode.