I read somewhere that Mayim Bialik actually wasn't available for full time, permanent host. Of course, that could just have been spin put out to justify elevating Richards.

Dictionary.com throwing some massive shade:

Dictionary.com@Dictionarycom· 2h

"Jeopardy" is a noun meaning "peril or danger." Here it is in a sentence:

"My job is in jeopardy because of my past comments."

https://dictionary.com/browse/jeopardy?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=organicsocial&utm_campaign=dcomsocial

My comment above may not make sense as the comment I was responding to was deleted but maddielee has it quoted in her comment.

“Honestly, for me, all this PC witch hunting is getting tiresome. This is a game show, not a life or death siruation.”

Wait, what? Should we only insist on our principles in 'life or death situations'?

No. We learn from what we see day to day. We can either learn that we are strong and worthwhile, or useless, and by being disparaged, not as good as other people.

With all that in his background and he was still producer of the finest game show on tv. He wasn't my favorite, but I think he would have been fine. Then again, maybe this opens the door for my favorite, David Faber. Until sometime digs up something from his past.

Bring in Aaron Rogers.

I thought Mayim was too controversial to be chosen . . . little did I know the Ken doll had a checkered past. I'm delighted he's out, but Maggie200, what's this about two answers being allowed in Final Jeopardy?? Say it isn't so!

According to ancient lore, the Greek philosopher Diogenes would walk through town in daylight, carrying a lantern, and when asked would respond he was "searching for an honest man".

No business, activity, entertainment product, or the like with a public-facing position can afford to risk or jeopardize its reputation and standing by supporting someone whose involvement brings a negative light that customers or others would be unhappy about. Many contracts, whether for athletes, entertainers, important employees, sponsorship/endorsement contracts or otherwise, have what's called a "morals clause". They vary but in general any acts, conduct present or past, or the occurance of events that could bring disrepute upon the employer are grounds for termination of the contract and dismissal. You see this often, most recently it's been with athletes who have been arrested for serious criminal conduct, who get fired by their clubs and lose endorsements.

but Maggie200, what's this about two answers being allowed in Final Jeopardy?? Say it isn't so!

I think that rumour came from a tweet after hearing about Jeopardy! having two hosts. James was being funny.

Oh . . . I should have realized that, as I read the Tweet a couple of days ago. Whew!

Alisande and Roxsol

the two ways of answering did stem from Matt starting his question with what. people were aggrevated with him. usually with regular questions contestants were cautioned to ask question correctly and given a 2nd chance to do so. with all other questions they were penalized. then James H tweeted they could submit two answers for final Jeopardy.

maggie, Jeopardy! addressed that on their website and said it was perfectly fine how Matt answered. The only requirement is that it is in the form of a question. Maybe they changed the rules later?

https://www.jeopardy.com/jbuzz/behind-scenes/what-are-some-questions-about-jeopardy

“The rules state, "...all contestant responses to an answer must be phrased in the form of a question." It's that simple. Jeopardy! doesn't require that the response is grammatically correct. Further, the three-letter name of a British Invasion rock band can be a correct response all by itself ("The Who?"), and even "Is it...?" has been accepted. So, Matt Amodio's no-frills approach is unique but well with guidelines.“

Jeopardy! used to have a rule that the question must be grammatically correct. I think it was with the reboot with Alex that the rule lapsed. Many contestants phrase the question ungrammatically; Matt is just premeditated about it.

the two ways of answering did stem from Matt starting his question with who.

Actually, Matt never started his question with who, even when it related to a person. He starts all of his questions with what.

He explained that it was reductive. Lessen your choices and dont risk getting something wrong. A smart contestant doesn't give more information than necessary. Last names only for instance. If they need more they ask and you add. It is a winning technique. I get it. I am of the opinion for instance that it isnt money until you win. Lots of contestants dont get that. Bet the Farm when you have to. A major issue for women in the past.

WOW a lot of passion over a game show!! It's all for not, as he has been redacted.

Naught.

Mayim is now getting attacked. Viewers are up-in-arms. Quote:

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"Now that more people know that Mayim Bialik is a victim-blaming anti-Vaxxer......

Yeah, I always felt she was too controversial to have the job. Not only a victim-blaming anti-vaxxer, but she's featured in those commercials for a debatable brain supplement.

Can't they just go with LeVar Burton and get it over with! (my opinion, yours may vary)

I’m surprised Burton was so popular. He was definitely not one of my favorites. But if he’s a fan favorite and he wants the job then why not.

Burton not my favourite either. But, he’ll do.

TBH I haven't watched Jeopardy for years and knew almost none of the guest hosts. But I know LeVar Burton from his Star Trek and Reading Rainbow shows, and his persona on those shows seems compatible with Jeopardy.

I didn't care for Mayim. Just a bit too weird for me. My absolute favorite was Anderson Cooper. But of course I know that he's not up for the gig - he was just guest hosting. And, I just love him, anyway, so i guess that's why he was my favorite.

I didn't care for Ken Jennings at all. I would've chosen Mike Richards and therefore was happy with that selection .... until .....

David Faber. Boom.

Btw, I happen to be in Matt's hometown of Medina Ohio for a wedding. Best donuts ever at Circle on the Square.. The best.

David Faber.

I didn't get to see any of LeVar Burton's episodes, but I have a theory on why his first week might not have been well received. As many of you know, Jeopardy tapes a week's episodes in one day. Buzzy Cohen mentioned in an interview that he knew from his experience as a contestant how tiring this can be, so he prepared for guest hosting by building up his stamina. LeVar is older, and that first day (week), combined with the strain of doing something unfamiliar, might have been exhausting for him.

David Faber and the football quarterback, whose name escapes me, were two of the people I'd never heard of before but liked a lot as guest hosts.

Rob may never speak to me again (where did her comment go?), but Buzzy Cohen has always been my favorite.

I liked Faber. I didnt catch all that much of the last guy - blond, glasses, a little goofy as I recall but he grew on me quickly. Who was he?

I remember Buzzy saying how he worked out to have the physical and mental stamina. I liked him, too. But when Faber came on, he just fit ke a glove.

Aaron Rodgers 💕

FOAS, the last guy was Joe Buck.

I liked Faber as well. I had no idea who he was but he was so seamless, easy, comfortable with the role. Buck did really well also. They both only got a week and practically everyone improved with time. I also like Aaron Rogers. Very similar types.

TBH I haven't watched Jeopardy for years and knew almost none of the guest hosts. But I know LeVar Burton from his Star Trek and Reading Rainbow shows, and his persona on those shows seems compatible with Jeopardy.

I was really routing for LeVar Burton before his one week stint - "on paper" he seemed perfect, but I thought that he was one of the worst guest hosts that they had.

I'd like to see a relatively unknown person take over - similar to Alex Trebek in 1984.

I wonder what the Jeopardy show will do to gain the trust back of the viewers.

I liked David Faber, as well. I didn't know who he was, so did the Google. I like how smoothly he handled himself.

While they're trying to figure it all out the show should have Kenan Thompson (of SNL) host at least one show with 3 comedic celebrities as contestants. All proceeds donated to charity. I'm sure that they could come up with some hilarious board topics. It would be a blast.

Planets would be a definite category😀

I am pretty sure LaVar got two weeks and calmed down considerably the second week but he still looked and sounded like he was about to explode. Putting the more anxious contestants at their ease has to be key to the show. That is what was so remarkable about Faber. He had only one week. I missed his first night but he was so calm. He could tell jokes and make small quips without seeming to. He was so relaxed and relaxing and had a good presence that faded into the background. I liked him. DH says it was because he played just like Trebek and maybe they need something new but I dont think so. Still I dont suppose he speaks French.

I like you Alisande.

Patriciae, I think what your said about him hosting like Alex is key. The game and the contestants are what it is about. The host isn't the star, he's a host, a facilitator. And Faber did that, in an engaging way.

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Did you see where Mike Richards has now lost his job as Jeopardy's executive producer? Quite a year of highs and lows for him.

This whole "process and turn of events" is bizarre!

It really is bizarre.

Where will they find someone with no history all?

I liked Robin Roberts.

I've watched Faber many times on Squawk, I know he's used to off the cuff conversation.

I hadn’t seen Faber before and thought he was a fine Jeopardy host. I hope he doesn’t have ”a history”. I’d like to see him as permanent host.

eld, so right. Does anyone NOT have a history of some kind?

One article i read says its like picking a new pope, and it kind of is.