Mike Richards Out as ‘Jeopardy’ Host Following Controversy

RuPaul is ready for his next gig!

sashayed away from the hit game show — and now RuPaul wants to snatch his gig.While filling in as a guest host on the late-night “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” this week, the towering (6-foot-4) creator of “RuPaul’s Drag Race” threw his hat — make that tiara — into the ring as a possible replacement for Richards. In a segment he called “Gayer News,” the popular drag star addressed the host-chair roulette taking place yet again after producer Mike Richards was announced as the new “Jeopardy!” host, only to step down in the wake of prior “insensitivity” and allegations of using sexist language.“Sources say the show is now looking for someone with poise, authority and natural intelligence,” the 60-year-old RuPaul said.

Mike Richards isn't staying behind the podium, but he's still behind the camera.

Mike Richards will stay on as executive producer of Jeopardy! but will have to undergo sensitivity training overseen by Sony according to a new report.The 46-year-old American television producer stepped down as new host of the iconic game show last week due to controversy surrounding distasteful remarks he made in 2014 including mocking women, Jews, and Haiti.Richards will not be the face of the competition series but will remain executive producer after agreeing to sensitivity training according to the New York Times on Wednesday.Insiders for the publication claim there was a staff call on Monday where Sony's top TV executive Ravi Ahuja made clear that the studio supported Richards.Scroll down for video Still standing: Mike Richards will

Diane Garrett With one day of filming under his belt and a mere nine days as “Jeopardy!” host, Mike Richards outdid even former White House communications director Anthony Scaramucci in brevity of time served in a high-profile role. The only possible consolation for Richards: No less a comedic giant than Jackie Gleason hosted a game show so bad that it lasted just one outing.Richards had been serving as executive producer of the lucrative syndication mainstay as it underwent the wrenching process of finding a host to replace the late Alex Trebek, who died of cancer in November 2020 after nearly 37 years as host.

As "Jeopardy!" scrambles to find a new host following executive producer Mike Richards’ exit from the gig, it seems everyone is turning to fan-favorite LeVar Burton, except for Sony Entertainment.  The discussion to have the "Reading Rainbow" and "Star Trek: The Next Generation" actor be the permanent replacement for Alex Trebek has been inescapable since a fan petition was signed by more than 270,000 people shortly after the previous host's death in November of 2020.  While chatter surrounding Burton is widespread, TMZ reports that Sony never actually seriously considered making him the new host.

Executives from Jeopardy! are doing all they can to accommodate Mayim Bialik's schedule as they would like her as permanent host after Mike Richards' unceremonious exit.Sony production sources told TMZ on Tuesday morning that executives from the iconic game show 'are doing everything possible' to work around the 45-year-old actress andneuroscientist's schedule with the ultimate goal of her taking over full time.Mayim is certainly in-demand as she has been filming her Fox sitcom Call Me Kat and as shooting schedules are set, it is quite the task squeezing in filming episodes of the classic competition show.

Well, at least they had an understudy waiting in the wings…

before quitting on Friday amidst controversy over past misogynistic comments and other lawsuits. He remains with TV’s top-rated game show as an executive producer.

Following a turbulent last two weeks for Jeopardy! that culminated in Mike Richards’ ouster as host of the syndicated program after one day of production, the staff and crew of the venerable game show were summoned for a Microsoft Teams meeting this morning, sources tell Deadline.

offensive comments he made on a podcast seven years ago resurfaced last week, along with a discrimination lawsuit he was involved in, prompted a call for investigation by the Anti-Defamation League, Richards stepped down from the hosting role.But despite his rapid downfall, Richards is far from the first — and won’t be the last — on-air personality to hold a short-lived hosting gig.

is moving forward with production following executive producer Mike Richards stepping down as host on Friday, less than a month after he was announced as the late Alex Trebek's successor.Richards stepped down after receiving backlash for sexist comments he made in the past, as well as taking on the hosting gig given that he's already executive producer of the show. He resigned as host on Friday, and said that moving forward as host would be too much of a distraction for fans.

Mayim Bialik will fill in as the host of syndicated episodes of Jeopardy! in the wake of Mike Richards' exit.Sony Pictures Television, which produces the long-running quiz show, announced that Bialik is scheduled to tape three weeks of episodes when production resumes this week for a total 15 episodes.Additional guest hosts will be announced at a later date, the studio shared. Happy to help:Mayim Bialik will fill in as the host of syndicated episodes of Jeopardy! in the wake of Mike Richards' exit.

"Jeopardy!" will briefly expand Mayim Bialik’s role as it looks for a new permanent host in the wake of Mike Richards’ stepping down last week.  In a statement provided to Fox News, Sony Pictures Television confirmed the former "Big Bang Theory" actress will fill in as the host of the show for its regular syndicated programming this week now that Richards is out.  Bialik will tape three weeks of episodes this week ahead of the show announcing yet another round of guest hosts that will buy the studio time to figure out who it wants to be the new permanent host.  Alex Trebek was the host of the popular game show for 37 years before he died in November of 2020 after a lengthy and public battle with stage 4 pancreatic cancer.

recently booted Mike Richards this week, Sony announced this afternoon.Bialik, who was already slated to host primetime spinoffs and specials for the show, is now scheduled to tape three weeks’ worth of programs — 15 episodes total — when “Jeopardy!” resumes production this week, according to Sony, which added that the iconic game show will also be announcing “additional guest hosts” for its current season.

For the time being, Mayim Bialik is set to take over as host of Jeopardy.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterMayim Bialik will fill in as the host of “Jeopardy” in the wake of Mike Richards’ exit.Sony Pictures Television, which produces the long-running quiz show, announced that Bialik is scheduled to tape three weeks of episodes when production resumes this week for a total 15 episodes.

Jeopardy! producer Mike Richards tried to keep a low profile while spotted out for the first time since quitting his hosting gig last Friday.Richards was out just a day after revealing he would no longer replace the late Alex Trebek on the beloved game show, seen blowing off some steam with a Saturday stroll around his LA neighborhood.Dressing for comfort, the Burbank, California native donned a sport all-grey look with a tee shirt, shorts, and a vest.

John Oliver is glad Mike Richards won’t be the face of “Jeopardy!”.

John Oliver wasn’t finished throwing shade at Mike Richards.

Ryan Reynolds took to Twitter to rally support for LeVar Burton to fill the vacant hosting role on Jeopardy! by referencing his own Deadpool experience.The 46-year-old actor tweeted Friday after Mike Richards, 46, stepped down as new Jeopardy! host effective immediately over crude comments he made on a 2014 podcast mocking women, Jews and Haiti.'Pretty consistently from 2013 to 2015 Deadpool would explode on Twitter with fans wanting me to play him. It was awkward because I agreed with them but the studio didn't see it.