executive producer Mike Richards is in advanced negotiations with Sony Pictures Television to become the show's permanent host. The Mike Richards news is a bummer. "None of the things that I've learned about Mike Richards makes me think that he deserves that role." Everyone: We would love to have Levar Burton host of Jeopardy.

Levar Burton: Yes please.

Jeopardy: We will give the job to the guy who hosted Beauty and the Geek, Mike Richards.

Source: CBC News August 09, 2021 19:31 UTC