Mike Richards Will No Longer Host 'Jeopardy!' Amid Scandal
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justjared.comMike Richards is out as the next host of Jeopardy! The 46-year-old producer is stepping aside as host, just over a week after he was announced to succeed the late Alex Trebek as the host of the game show, via Variety on Friday (August 20). Click inside to read more… The executive producer of the show faced much backlash and controversy, after new details surfaced regarding his past conduct and statements on an old podcast series.
Sony Pictures TV confirmed the news, and he said in a statement that the backlash had created “too much of a distraction for our fans and not the right move for the show.” The Anti-Defamation League called for an investigation after a report surfaced that he made disparaging remarks about Jews, women and other
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