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Jeopardy! has decided its executive producer Mike Richards will become the shows regular host and actor Mayim Bialik will host its prime time specials.
The game show great had plenty to say after Richards was pushed out as executive producer following his resignation as host.
Richards had resigned as the shows would-be host, yet remained in a position of leadership despite a series of controversies.
Sony said other guest hosts will follow Bialik, but made no mention of a permanent replacement.
WHAT'S HAPPENING
Richards is stepping down as the new host of Jeopardy! following a slew of controversies, including sexist remarks.
The "Reading Rainbow" icon's wholesome weekend greeting had some fans searching for subtext.
The show's executive producer, slated to take over for the late Alex Trebek, faced mounting questions and controversies, including his history of sexist remarks.
Richards called the podcast's co-host a booth ho and booth slut and disparaged co-workers' bodies.
Jeopardy! has decided its executive producer Mike Richards will become the shows regular host and actor Mayim Bialik will host its prime time specials.
Former executive producer Mike Richards and actor Mayim Bialik will take on hosting duties for the program and its spinoff specials, respectively.