Jeopardy!is still without a permanent host, but at least they finally have 2021 solved. Following the resignation ofMike Richardsas hostand from hisexecutive producerrole,Mayim BialikandKen Jenningsare set to split hosting duties until the end of the year. Beginning on September 20th, Bialik will run the show through November 5. After that, she and Jennings will share the podium based on their schedules.
TheBig Bang Theorystar has since taken over daytime hosting duties following the reversal of Richards becoming the permanent host and it seems she’ll continue to do so for the near future. Jennings, on the other hand, was thefirst guest hostto take overJeopardy!briefly followingAlex Trebek’s death. As a former champion of the game show, he’s a perfect fit for his knowledge of the show and ability to relate to new contestants entering the ring for the first time.
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Since Trebek’s passing, the show has brought on a slew of celebrity guests to take the wheel for a few episodes and possibly stake their claim for the covetedJeopardy!throne. The fan-favorite to take over was formerStar Trek: The Next GenerationandReading RainbowstarLeVar Burtonwho received massive backing from social media which ultimately culminated in a guest appearance in July. Other guest hosts included broadcastersAnderson Cooper, andKatie Couric,Dr. Oz, Green Bay Packers superstarAaron Rodgers,Todayco-hostSavannah Guthrie,Good Morning Americaco-hostsGeorge Stephanopoulos,andRobin Roberts, CNN Chief Medical CorrespondentDr. Sanjay Gupta, and Fox sportscasterJoe Buck.
In the meantime,Jeopardy!will continue its search for a permanent host in the background. Although the show has new hosts, the episodes with Richards at the helm are just beginning to air, creating a bit of an awkward situation considering the circumstances. He only managed to record five episodes before controversy caught up with him, but those five episodes have a very weird air to them.
We’ll have more updates when the game showfinally has a question to the answer “This person took overJeopardy!in 2022.”
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