Jeopardy! executive producer Mike Richards is negotiating with Sony Pictures Television to become the show's permanent host following Alex Trebek's death last year.Richards, 46, made a strong impression with Sony execs in hosting the show amid a series of guests hosts this year, sources toldVariety.
A Sony spokesman told the outlet that the company continues to negotiate with multiple people, while a source told the outlet that Richards looks to be in the lead.Trebek, who died last November at the age of 80, hosted the syndicated show for 36 years prior to his passing.
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