“Jeopardy!” executive producer Mike Richards is in advanced negotiations with Sony Pictures Television to become permanent host of popular game show.
According to Variety, a Sony Pictures spokesman said discussions were ongoing with several potential candidates. Variety also reports that a source close to the situation says that other candidates remain in the mix, although Richards is clearly the front-runner.
However, according to a recent OnePoll survey, the fan favorite take over for Alex Trebek is Ken Jennings.
TOP TEN FAVORITE “JEOPARDY!” GUEST HOSTS (SO FAR):
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Ken Jennings (23%)
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Mike Richards (14%)
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LeVar Burton (10%)
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Mayim Bialik (8%)
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Aaron Rodgers (5%)
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Katie Couric (5%)
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Anderson Cooper (5%)
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Dr. Oz (4%)
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Robin Roberts (3%)
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George Stephanopoulos (2%)
This former #Jeopardy guest host is in advanced negotiations to become the permanent host of the venerable quiz show. https://t.co/JexOeOtHkJ pic.twitter.com/spytk7fWAN
— Variety (@Variety) August 4, 2021
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