Jeopardy! The late host Alex Trebek has been officially replaced by Big Bang Theory star Mayim Bialik, and executive producer Mike Richards. Richards will host syndicated programming daily, while Bialik will host primetime series as well as spinoffs.The announcement was made following allegations that Richards had harassed and discriminated towards models while he produced The Price is Right. Numerous women who were part of the production alleged that Richards made unsupportive and inappropriate comments about their bodies, weight and pregnancy. Richards said Monday that the way Richards' comments and actions were characterized in the complaints did not reflect my true self or how we had worked together.Jeopardy! was born as Trebek's replacement. Fans hoped that LeVar Burton, Jeopardy!, would be offered the job. Anderson Cooper, Ken Jennings or mainstay Ken Jennings (he might not be available). Bialik is the first female host of the show since 1964, when it was launched.Ravi Ahuja (Chief of Global Television Studios and Corporate Development at Sony Pictures) stated, "We are delighted to begin the next chapter America's Favorite Quiz show with Mike hosting our daily program and Mayim hosting new versions of Jeopardy!" We took this decision very seriously. It took a lot of thought and work, probably more than any other show. We are following Alex Trebek, the legendary host. Sony Pictures Television executives reviewed every episode of the series, analyzed research from multiple focus groups and received valuable feedback from Jeopardy and key partners. ViewersSimilar Video: "Jeopardy!" Legends discuss the time Alex Trebek was pantsless
