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Mike Richards Confirmed as ‘Jeopardy!’ Host, Mayim Bialik to Front Primetime Specials

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Cynthia Littleton Business EditorMike Richards has been confirmed as the permanent host of “Jeopardy!,” taking the reins after producer Sony Pictures Television held a months-long process of on-air auditions to replace the legendary Alex Trebek.A game show veteran, Richards has also served as executive producer of “Jeopardy!” since last year.

Sony’s decision to tap him as the permanent host has generated some clucking in the industry about whether there was a true competition among the more than 15 personalities who have served as guest hosts over the past eight months.Mayim Bialik, former star of “The Big Bang Theory,” has also been tapped to host a series of ABC primetime specials and a potential spinoff series for the syndicated quiz.

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