Mayim Bialik reveals next move after ‘Jeopardy!’ firing – and ‘Big Bang Theory’ fans may be cheering

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she would no longer be the host of “Jeopardy!” in December.On Dec. 15, Bialik surprised “Jeopardy!” fans by announcing that just a year and a half after she and Ken Jennings were named permanent co-hosts of the show, a big change had happened.“As the holiday break begins in Hollywood, I have some Jeopardy!

news,” the 48-year-old actress wrote in a statement on her Instagram. “Sony has informed me that I will no longer be hosting the syndicated version of Jeopardy!”A post shared by mayim bialik (@missmayim)The “Big Bang Theory” star added that she was “honored” to have been nominated for an Emmy this year for hosting the show and wrote, “I am deeply grateful for the opportunity to have been a part of the Jeopardy!

family.”“For all of you who have supported me through this incredible journey and to the fans, contestants, writers, staff and crew of America’s Favorite Quiz Show, thank you,” Bialik concluded her post.In a statement shared by the official “Jeopardy!” Instagram page, “Mayim Bialik has announced she will no longer be hosting the syndicated version of ‘Jeopardy!’.

We made the decision to have one host for the syndicated show next season to maintain continuity for our viewers, and Ken Jennings will be the sole host for syndicated ‘Jeopardy!’”“We are truly grateful for all of Mayim’s contributions to ‘Jeopardy!’, and we hope to continue to work with her on primetime specials,” the statement concluded.When Bialik and Jennings were originally named the new hosts of the show, it was explained that they would take turns hosting syndicated episodes and that they would each take over certain tournaments and specials, with Bialik taking the lead on “Celebrity Jeopardy!” When Bialik took a break from taping in the wake of.