Mike Richards, the executive producer of “Jeopardy!” who was tapped to succeed Alex Trebek as host of the venerable game show franchise, announced Friday he is stepping aside amid recent scrutiny over past comments about women, Jews and poor people. “I was deeply honored to be asked to host the syndicated show and was thrilled […]
“Jeopardy!” executive producer Mike Richards is in advanced negotiations with Sony Pictures Television to become permanent host of the venerable quiz show, taking the reins of the syndicated powerhouse that was fronted by Alex Trebek for 36 years. After Trebek’s death at the age of 80 in November 2020, Sony initiated a series of guest […]
“Jeopardy!” producers are reportedly concerned about Katie Couric’s controversial comments bashing the Republican Party ahead of her planned guest-hosting duties on the long-running game show. Last week, Couric appeared on “Real Time with Bill Maher” where she spent much of the show trashing President Trump in his final days in office. But what made headlines […]
“Jeopardy!” fans are enjoying a recent wave of LGBTQ representation on the popular game show. Just days after contestant Cody Lawrence shined a spotlight on bisexuality by wearing a bisexual pride flag pin on an episode of the series, Kate Freeman appeared on two episodes wearing a similar accessory and making “Jeopardy!” history. Freeman, a […]
Alex Trebek, best known as the longtime host of the popular “Jeopardy!” game show, has died at age 80. “Jeopardy! is saddened to share that Alex Trebek passed away peacefully at home early this morning, surrounded by family and friends,” the show wrote on its Twitter account. “Thank you, Alex.” The actor announced in March […]