New Jeopardy! Host Mike Richards Apologizes For Sexist Podcast Comments On Eve Of New Season Taping
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deadline.comThe controversy surrounding new Jeopardy! host Mike Richards is growing, as a new story today alleges he made sexist and off-color remarks while co-hosting a podcast in 2014.Jeopardy!
begins taping its new season tomorrow. Richards, who will handle the main hosting duties on the quiz show, with Mayim Bialik handling special episodes, has already been a controversial choice as the host succeeding the longtime face of Jeopardy!
Alex Trebek, who died last year.Since his installment, Richards has faced allegations arising from past lawsuits while he was a producer on The Price is Right!
He also has been the subject of anonymous complaints from Jeopardy! staff, and online disappointment from fans who wanted other guest hosts to get the permanent
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