‘Jeopardy!’ Host Frontrunner Mike Richards’ Alleged History of Harassment, Discrimination

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Multiple women sued ‘The Price Is Right’ during Mike Richards’ tenure as executive producer, and their stories paint an unsavory picture of Alex Trebek’s presumptive successor.

Senior Entertainment Reporter

Published Aug. 5 2021 5:04PM EDT

Sorry, Reading Rainbow fans, but it appears LeVar Burton will not be the new host of Jeopardy! Neither will franchise stalwart Ken Jennings, Big Bang Theory alum Mayim Bialik, or Anderson Cooper—all of whom enjoyed popular runs as guest hosts in the late Alex Trebek’s stead.

Laura Bradley

Senior Entertainment Reporter

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‘Jeopardy!’ Host Frontrunner Mike Richards’ Alleged History of Harassment, Discrimination

Multiple women sued ‘The Price Is Right’ during Mike Richards’ tenure as executive producer, and their stories paint an unsavory picture of Alex Trebek’s presumptive successor.

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Laura Bradley