But after fan backlash to a selection process that turned messy in recent weeks, producer Sony split the pie by naming another guest host, actor Mayim Bialik, as emcee for “Jeopardy!” primetime and spinoff series, including a new college championship.
“We knew early on that we wanted to divide the hosting responsibilities and it became very clear that Mike and Mayim were the undeniable choices. They were both at the top of our research and analysis,” said Ravi Ahuja, Chairman of Global Television Studios for Sony Pictures. “We took this decision incredibly seriously.”
The studio didn’t break the game-show mold by choosing Richards. White male hosts have long been the convention, with a few women and a larger contingent of Black men making inroads in recent years. Jennings, who holds the record for most regular-game winnings with $2.52 million and the longest winning-streak, 74 games, had been considered a frontrunner, along with Cohen and Bialik . Burton had his own chorus of supporters, including the petitioners whom he credits with getting him on the show last month.
Will never watch it again
MikeRichards was sued by a bunch of women for harrassment at his old job so it makes sense that the masogonistic network execs would hire a creepy white guy who is also an exec of the show. jeopardysowhite jeopardywillsucknow
Another soft white devil taking a job from a superior candidate of color.
Only one way to treat this: do not watch Jeopardy until they change it.
Thought Couric, Cooper, and Richards were the best 3 that I saw. Good choice by Sony.
Typical corporate BS. Pass over people who are clearly better qualified to hire a lackey.
This is BS
I pick me !
Yay!
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