Ken Jennings becomes Official Host of "Jeopardy!", Mayim Bialik is Out - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

JamesG · 12-15-2023, 08:40 PM

Mayim Bialik Out as "Jeopardy!" Host
by Peter White
December 15, 2023

Mayim Bialik will no longer be part of the Jeopardy! hosting team. She posted the news on Instagram on Friday.

Ken Jennings has been hosting Season 40 of the syndicated show by himself and will now continue to do so.

“As the holiday break begins in Hollywood, I have some Jeopardy! news. Sony has informed me that I will no longer be hosting the syndicated version of Jeopardy! I am incredibly honored to have been nominated for a primetime Emmy for hosting this year and I am deeply grateful for the opportunity to have been a part of the Jeopardy! family.

For 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.”

https://deadline.com/2023/12/mayim-b...dy-1235669885/

icecream · 12-15-2023, 09:22 PM

howilu · 12-16-2023, 11:33 AM

To some of the naysayers about Mayim Bialik, I thought she was the right fit for the show. She's very bright and personable and had great rapport with the contestants. But when she left in solidarity of the actor's strike, that was the downfall as Ken Jennings got more airtime. He has grown into the hosting role that Alex Trebek held for 38 years.

James28 · 12-18-2023, 05:56 PM

I'm guessing Mayim Bialik will have to give up Primetime Celebrity Jeopardy! too because Ken Jennings took over for her this season on that one after Ms. Bialik chose to walk out.

Plus, should we still have had a better choice for a permanent, long-term Jeopardy! host than Ken Jennings?

icecream · 12-18-2023, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by James28

Plus, should we still have had a better choice for a permanent, long-term Jeopardy! host than Ken Jennings?

GOAT Ken is great as host, no one living that would be better.

JamesG · 12-18-2023, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by icecream

GOAT Ken is great as host, no one living that would be better.

Maybe LeVar Burton?

James28 · 12-18-2023, 11:57 PM

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Originally Posted by JamesG

Maybe LeVar Burton?

Only if he takes his daily dose of Red Bull.

How about Joey Lauren Adams? I heard she has a great voice for Jeopardy!.

Edward216 · 12-19-2023, 12:19 AM

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Originally Posted by icecream

GOAT Ken is great as host, no one living that would be better.

BS!

Ed.

AMackII · 12-19-2023, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by James28

Only if he takes his daily dose of Red Bull.

How about Joey Lauren Adams? I heard she has a great voice for Jeopardy!.

Yes! Joey Lauren Adams would make a future Jeopardy announcer and paired well with Host Ken Jennings. But On the other hand, Johnny Gilbert is still announcing in his record setting 40th Syndicated Season.

Babalu · 12-21-2023, 07:29 PM

So long Mayim or whatever your name is.

JamesG · 12-26-2023, 09:14 PM

Ken Jennings on Mayim Bialik’s "Jeopardy!" Exit: “It Took Me Off Guard”
by Denise Petski
December 26, 2023

Ken Jennings is sharing his thoughts on Mayim Bialik‘s exit as host of "Jeopardy!". The two had been sharing hosting duties on the syndicated show and its primetime specials.

Jennings now will take over as sole host of the syndicated game show after Bialik announced on December 15 that she would not be returning.

“It took me off guard, because I loved working with Mayim and I’m gonna miss her,” Jennings told The Hollywood Reporter in an interview published Tuesday.

“I can’t speak to her decision-making process or her opinions about it. But on my end, I’m just a fan of Jeopardy! and I’m always delighted to host when they call upon me. I just feel extremely lucky to have even been considered for this job as a non-broadcaster.”

https://deadline.com/2023/12/ken-jen...it-1235682027/

Frank Gannucci · 12-27-2023, 12:07 AM

It should’ve been only one host on the syndicated show to begin with. A host is the life and blood of the show. Having two hosts rotate is a big mistake.

MRPITT · 12-27-2023, 11:02 AM

I didn’t think Mayim was any good and I think Ken Jennings is even worse. Can’t stand him.

James28 · 12-31-2023, 11:57 PM

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Originally Posted by AMackII

Yes! Joey Lauren Adams would make a future Jeopardy announcer and paired well with Host Ken Jennings. But On the other hand, Johnny Gilbert is still announcing in his record setting 40th Syndicated Season.

Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, I meant to state "Joey Lauren Adams has a great voice for hosting Jeopardy!.", I didn't say anything about announcing for Jeopardy!.

Coffeecup · 01-02-2024, 12:51 PM

Being an oldster who is Joey Lauren Adams?? . With the name Joey thought to be a man but with Lauren could be a female.

12-15-2023, 08:40 PM	#1
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 57,034	Ken Jennings becomes Official Host of "Jeopardy!", Mayim Bialik is Out *Mayim Bialik Out as "Jeopardy!" Host* by Peter White December 15, 2023 Mayim Bialik will no longer be part of the Jeopardy! hosting team. She posted the news on Instagram on Friday. Ken Jennings has been hosting Season 40 of the syndicated show by himself and will now continue to do so. “As the holiday break begins in Hollywood, I have some Jeopardy! news. Sony has informed me that I will no longer be hosting the syndicated version of Jeopardy! I am incredibly honored to have been nominated for a primetime Emmy for hosting this year and I am deeply grateful for the opportunity to have been a part of the Jeopardy! family. For 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.” https://deadline.com/2023/12/mayim-b...dy-1235669885/

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12-18-2023, 05:56 PM	#4
James28 Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 14, 2007 Posts: 3,976	I'm guessing Mayim Bialik will have to give up Primetime Celebrity Jeopardy! too because Ken Jennings took over for her this season on that one after Ms. Bialik chose to walk out. Plus, should we still have had a better choice for a permanent, long-term Jeopardy! host than Ken Jennings?
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12-21-2023, 07:29 PM	#10
Babalu Member Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 22, 2014 Posts: 4,779	So long Mayim or whatever your name is.
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12-16-2023, 11:33 AM	#3
howilu Member Senior Member Join Date: Apr 20, 2003 Location: St. Louis Park, MN Posts: 1,959	To some of the naysayers about Mayim Bialik, I thought she was the right fit for the show. She's very bright and personable and had great rapport with the contestants. But when she left in solidarity of the actor's strike, that was the downfall as Ken Jennings got more airtime. He has grown into the hosting role that Alex Trebek held for 38 years.

12-26-2023, 09:14 PM	#11
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 57,034	*Ken Jennings on Mayim Bialik’s "Jeopardy!" Exit: “It Took Me Off Guard”* by Denise Petski December 26, 2023 Ken Jennings is sharing his thoughts on Mayim Bialik‘s exit as host of "Jeopardy!". The two had been sharing hosting duties on the syndicated show and its primetime specials. Jennings now will take over as sole host of the syndicated game show after Bialik announced on December 15 that she would not be returning. “It took me off guard, because I loved working with Mayim and I’m gonna miss her,” Jennings told The Hollywood Reporter in an interview published Tuesday. “I can’t speak to her decision-making process or her opinions about it. But on my end, I’m just a fan of Jeopardy! and I’m always delighted to host when they call upon me. I just feel extremely lucky to have even been considered for this job as a non-broadcaster.” https://deadline.com/2023/12/ken-jen...it-1235682027/

12-27-2023, 12:07 AM	#12
Frank Gannucci Member Forum Star Join Date: Mar 05, 2007 Posts: 15,982	It should’ve been only one host on the syndicated show to begin with. A host is the life and blood of the show. Having two hosts rotate is a big mistake.

12-27-2023, 11:02 AM	#13
MRPITT Member Senior Member Join Date: May 14, 2011 Posts: 1,678	I didn’t think Mayim was any good and I think Ken Jennings is even worse. Can’t stand him.

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Coffeecup coffeecup. Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 17, 2003 Location: snoozeville Posts: 3,181	Being an oldster who is Joey Lauren Adams?? . With the name Joey thought to be a man but with Lauren could be a female.