Fans of “Jeopardy!” are becoming increasingly unhappy about the news that the show’s executive producer, Mike Richards, is in talks to become its permanent host.
Richards is “in advanced negotiations with Sony Pictures Television” for the position, according to Variety.
Following the death of Alex Trebek, who hosted more than 8,000 “Jeopardy!” episodes, a rotating cast of people have filled in as guest hosts this season. Richards was the second person to fill in as a guest presenter this season.
Although a new host has not been confirmed, some Twitter users are nonetheless voicing their opinions about the possibility of Richards taking over Trebek’s reins.
As previously reported, many hoped and even petitioned for LeVar Burton to be made the game show’s permanent host.
Burton took to Twitter Thursday to say, “I have said many times over these past weeks that no matter the outcome, I’ve won. The outpouring of love and support from family, friends, and fans alike has been incredible! If love is the ultimate blessing and I believe that it is, I am truly blessed beyond measure.”
I have said many times over these past weeks that no matter the outcome, I’ve won. The outpouring of love and support from family, friends, and fans alike has been incredible! If love is the ultimate blessing and I believe that it is, I am truly blessed beyond measure. 🙏🏾
— LeVar Burton (@levarburton) August 5, 2021
Many fans also took to Twitter to express their dislike for the new alleged host.
jeopardy viewers finding out mike richards is the new host pic.twitter.com/hHJQQzMUBM
— entitled (@PythonBro) August 4, 2021
Mike Richards choosing between LeVar Burton, Aaron Rodgers, Buzzy Cohen, or Mayim Bialik to be the new #Jeopardy host : pic.twitter.com/ehnt8fMWI3
— Drizzle (@Runwitscissors) August 5, 2021
Everyone: We want to see LeVar Burton host Jeopardy.
No one: Jeopardy Exec Producer Mike Richards is in advanced talks to host Jeopardy.
Oh, I see now. 😒
— Ricky Davila (@TheRickyDavila) August 5, 2021
LeVar Burton should be the next host of "Jeopardy!" I can't believe we're even having this discussion. He's the obvious choice.
— Charlotte Clymer 🇺🇦 (@cmclymer) August 4, 2021
he was this season’s second guest host, and while he had his fans, he was not particularly well liked by the more diehard Jeopardy! community. meanwhile, there’s certainly some intrigue around the fact that he was involved, along with senior Sony leadership, in the host search
— Claire McNear (@clairemcnear) August 4, 2021
he’s made no secret of his desire to host a game show – he was in the running to take over The Price Is Right after Bob Barker retired; when that job went to Drew Carey, he stayed on as the show’s executive producer. he also hosted Beauty and the Geek
— Claire McNear (@clairemcnear) August 4, 2021
