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Rumored Discussions for New ‘Jeopardy!’ Presenter Featuring Mike Richards
Following the sad loss of its veteran host Alex Trebek last year, Sony Pictures Television has been cycling through various guest presenters for the game show Jeopardy! in pursuit of a permanent replacement. Recently, the highly requested LeVar Burton had a chance at hosting, receiving positive reviews, and Savannah Guthrie’s temporary role was well-received by many, including my mother. Nevertheless, one contender seems to stand out with additional support: Mike Richards. Who is he, you might ask? Well, let’s just say he’s the individual who has experience in certain television roles.
Putting wit aside, Richards currently serves as the executive producer of Jeopardy!. He previously appeared as the host of Beauty And The Geek, The Pyramid, and Divided, and worked as a producer on shows like Let’s Make A Deal, Who Wants To Be A Millionaire, and The Price is Right. While he did step in as a guest host on Jeopardy!, some critics, such as Alex McLevy from AV Club, likened his performance to that of a “decent substitute teacher.”
Sony Pictures’ representatives have mentioned that Richards is not a definite choice for Trebek’s successor, as they are considering several other candidates. Nonetheless, he currently leads the pack and is in more advanced negotiations compared to his competitors.
Mike Richards in Advanced Negotiations to Become Permanent Host of ‘Jeopardy!’ (EXCLUSIVE) https://t.co/N9BkwH5vOM
— Variety (@Variety) August 4, 2021
Fans of Jeopardy! on Twitter have displayed some dissent towards Richards’ potential candidacy, asserting that, given his role as executive producer, his appointment as host could be viewed as a self-awarded position.
Former Colbert Report writer Frank Lesser humorously remarks, “Perhaps this individual is the ideal choice since he already has everyone pondering ‘Who is Mike Richards?'”
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