Despite stepping down as Alex Trebek's replacement as host of Jeopardy!, Mike Richards was behind the podium for the legendary game show's premiere of season 38 on Monday.Richards, a game show veteran as both host and producer over the years, had been thesecond in a series of guest hosts who filled in for the remaining tapings for season 37, following the tragic death of longtime host Alex Trebek in November 2020.It turns out Richards have already filmed a number of episodes of the show before his departure.
Some fans caught off guard: Mike Richards was behind the podium serving as host for the season 38 premiere of Jeopardy! on MondayBy August 11, Richards landed the coveted job as permanent host of Jeopardy!, which came 15 months after.
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