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Aug
20
2021
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By Troy Warren
Hollywood Responds to Mike Richards Stepping Down as ‘Jeopardy!’ Host With Calls to Hire LeVar Burton

Hollywood Responds to Mike Richards Stepping Down as ‘Jeopardy!’ Host With Calls to Hire LeVar Burton

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BY ABBEY WHITE | HollywoodReporter.Com Troy Warren for CNT #Entertainment Ryan Reynolds, Yvette Nicole Brown, Keith Olbermann and Roxane Gay were among those who reacted to the news of Richards' departure and Sony's decision to pass over Burton. Entertainment and media figures are responding to the news that Jeopardy! is once again searching for a new host following executive producer Mike Richards’ announcement that he would be stepping down from the role a week after he was selected to take over for longtime host Alex Trebek. On Friday, producer Sony Pictures Television announced Richards was stepping downfollowing a number of controversies that emerged during his…
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Aug
05
2021
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By Troy Warren
Mike Richards emerges as favorite to become permanent host of ‘Jeopardy!’

Mike Richards emerges as favorite to become permanent host of ‘Jeopardy!’

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By Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News Troy Warren for CNT LeVar Burton fans slam choice of 45-year-old game show producer “Jeopardy!” executive producer Mike Richards is the favorite to take over as the show’s permanent host, according to a report. Social media lit up Thursday with criticism over the news. Richards was reportedly running the search for Alex Trebek’s replacement but is now “in advanced negotiations with Sony Pictures Television” to take over himself, Variety reported. Variety sources said Richards is the clear front-runner as Sony negotiates with multiple candidates. Richards, 45, was one of the initial guest hosts, with…
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