Former “Jeopardy!” champion is weighing in on Mayim Bialik and her sudden decision to leave “Jeopardy!” stage.
After hosting for two years, the “Blossom” child star decided to quit hosting due to the WGA and SAG-AFTRA attacks. However, now that the protests are over, he has decided to step down from hosting altogether and leave trivia guru Ken Jennings as sole host.
Former ‘Jeopardy!’ Champion Supports Ken Jennings As Single Host
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Lots of “Jeopardy!” fans will probably recognize Austin Rogers from his hot 2017 streak. He used some of his winnings to buy a bar in New York City called Gaf East. In a video obtained by TMZ, a photog asks Austin how he feels about Mayim’s passing.
When asked if his decision to step down because of the strike affected his job, Austin replied, “I think it’s a good time to step down [to host] at that time. We don’t want to cross the picket line. […] But at the same time, I don’t think that was a factor for him to leave.”
Austin also feels that he hasn’t left the show completely and feels that he will return to host the prime time special. Austin feels that the continuation of having one host – Ken Jennings – will attract more fans, while he feels that Mayim Bialik’s fans will support her for the premiere and spin-off shows, such as “Celebrity Jeopardy!”
When asked if Ken should be the regular host, he replied, “Ken has earned the job. He is a great human being. He’s very funny and he’s very warm and kind.”
“Ken Jennings has been synonymous with the word ‘Jeopardy!’ for over 17 decades because he’s an eternally youthful vampire,” he joked, adding that Ken had “got” a “days” job.
Mayim Bialik Avoids ‘Jeopardy!’ Before the Holidays Begin
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On Friday, December 15, “The Big Bang Theory” actor took to Instagram to reveal that he has left his role as a “Jeopardy!” host.
“When the holiday break started in Hollywood, I had some Jeopardy! news, she wrote in the caption of a brief Instagram post. “Sony has informed me that I will no longer be hosting the syndicated version of Jeopardy!”
“I am so honored to have been nominated for a primetime Emmy for hosting this year and I am so grateful for the opportunity to be a part of Jeopardy! family,” he continued. “To all of you who have supported me through this incredible journey and to the fans, contestants, writers. staff and crew of America’s Favorite Quiz Show, thank you.”
‘Danger!’ Are ‘Grateful’ For Mayim’s Contribution To Game Shows
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About an hour later, “Jeopardy!” The Instagram account posted its own statement on social media. The message indicates that they are still interested in working with the actress for the premiere special.
“Mayim Bialik has announced she will no longer host the syndicated version of Jeopardy!” write them in a brief Instagram statement. “We decided to have one host for the syndicated show next season to maintain continuity for our viewers, and Ken Jennings will be the sole host for the syndicated Jeopardy!. We are truly grateful for all of Mayim’s contributions to Jeopardy!, and we look forward to continuing to work with her on primetime specials.”
Ken Jennings Says He Was Caught ‘Off Guard’ By His Exit
Instagram | Mayim Bialik
During a December 2023 interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Ken Jennings revealed that he was “caught off guard” by the decision but admitted that he felt “extremely lucky” to be chosen as the next sole host of the show following the late host’s death. Alex Trebek due to pancreatic cancer in November 2020.
“It made me lose control, because I love working with my Mayim and I will miss her. I can’t talk about his decision-making process or what he thinks about it,” he explained. “But at the end of the day, I’m just a fan of Jeopardy! and I’m always happy to host when they call me. I feel very fortunate to have been considered for this job as a non-broadcaster.”
“It’s a strange thing to try to bring back a former contestant to host, and I’ve obviously learned as I go. But I loved growing up with Jeopardy! where Alex hosted the show for almost 38 years, and people feel like he’s part of their family, and it’s impossible to fill those shoes,” he continued. “But it’s an honor and I hope I look forward to another 37 years to do it, when I’ll be a very old man.”
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