{"id":316033,"date":"2021-08-05T21:18:18","date_gmt":"2021-08-05T18:18:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/backlash-grows-as-mike-richards-may-be-new-jeopardy-host\/"},"modified":"2021-08-05T21:18:18","modified_gmt":"2021-08-05T18:18:18","slug":"backlash-grows-as-mike-richards-may-be-new-jeopardy-host","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/backlash-grows-as-mike-richards-may-be-new-jeopardy-host\/","title":{"rendered":"#Backlash grows as Mike Richards may be new ‘Jeopardy!’ host"},"content":{"rendered":"

“#Backlash grows as Mike Richards may be new ‘Jeopardy!’ host<\/strong>”<\/p>\n

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Answer: \u201cJeopardy!\u201d executive producer Mike Richards has been tapp<\/a>ed to become the show\u2019s new host.<\/p>\n

What is: The fans are outraged.<\/p>\n

Hot takes from hotheaded \u201cJeopardy!\u201d watchers are sizzling on social media<\/a> in response to claims that Richards, 46, is in \u201cadvanced negotiations\u201d to become the trivia series<\/a>\u2019 permanent master of ceremonies.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cIf Mike Richards is going to be the new host of Jeopardy!, I\u2019m done,\u201d one fuming fan wrote <\/a>on Twitter. \u201cI don\u2019t think Alex Trebek would\u2019ve chosen him as successor.\u201d<\/p>\n

Trebek, the game<\/a> show\u2019s venerated moderator, died at age 80 in November<\/a> following a well-fought battle with stage four pancreatic cancer.<\/p>\n

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\u201cJeopardy!\u201d fans are outraged over claims that executive producer Mike Richards will become the game show\u2019s new official host.<\/span>Sony Pictures Television<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

A revolving door of celebrity guests hosts have since taken up the mantle in Trebek\u2019s absence,\u00a0including Richards, \u201cJeopardy!\u201d champion Ken Jennings, 47, NFL quarterback Aaron Rogers, 37, journalist Robin Roberts, 60, and actor LeVar Burton, 64.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Burton received high marks as substitute \u201cJeopardy!\u201d host in late July. <\/figcaption>
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Burton received a standing ovation from the quiz show\u2019s cyber fans, who applauded the \u201cStar Trek\u201d star for his charisma and enthusiasm.<\/p>\n

He ranked third as the fan-favorite to be crowned the next \u201cJeopardy!\u201d king, earning 10% of the 1,003 voter ballots.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Jennings ranked in first place in an audience survey for the new host of \u201cJeopardy!\u201d<\/figcaption>
AP<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Jennings \u2014 who was the first to take Trebek\u2019s podium as guest host in January \u2014 came in first place in the poll, winning more than 20% of viewers\u2019 nods.\u00a0<\/p>\n

And surprisingly, despite the current online uproar, Richards was the second choice of fans for permanent hosting privileges. He\u00a0garnered an impressive 14% of the nominations.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The survey results notwithstanding, Twitter protestors are buzzing in with their objections to Richards\u2019 new promotion.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

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jeopardy: we’re searching for a new host<\/p>\n

everyone: ok we want @levarburton<\/a> <\/p>\n

j: we want to see who the audience responds to best<\/p>\n

e: we \u2764 levar<\/p>\n

j: if only we had some idea who to choose<\/p>\n

e: le\ud83d\udc4f var\ud83d\udc4f bur\ud83d\udc4f ton\ud83d\udc4f<\/p>\n

j: congrats to mike richards<\/p>\n

e: that’s not how you spell levar<\/p>\n

\u2014 Fretty Boop (Varys Is Still Underrated) (@i_miss_the_days) August 4, 2021<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n

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Burton took to Twitter Thursday, graciously conceding his loss in the run for \u201cJeopardy!\u201d host honors.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cI have said many times over these past weeks that no matter the outcome, I\u2019ve won,\u201d he wrote<\/a>. \u201cThe 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.\u201d<\/p>\n

Richards has yet to openly comment on claims he will be dubbed the official host of \u201cJeopardy!\u201d<\/p>\n

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Richards will presumably be named the new host of \u201cJeopardy!\u201d ahead of the show\u2019s 38th season. <\/figcaption>
Sony Pictures Television<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n