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'Jeopardy' never truly considered LeVar Burton as host: report

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As "Jeopardy!" scrambles to find a new host following executive producer Mike Richards’ exit from the gig, it seems everyone is turning to fan-favorite LeVar Burton, except for Sony Entertainment.

The discussion to have the "Reading Rainbow" and "Star Trek: The Next Generation" actor be the permanent replacement for Alex Trebek has been inescapable since a fan petition was signed by more than 270,000 people shortly after the previous host's death in November of 2020.

While chatter surrounding Burton is widespread, TMZ reports that Sony never actually seriously considered making him the new host.

While executives reportedly enjoyed his week-long guest-hosting stint, it’s reported that only Richards and Mayim Bialik were ever truly in.

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