Mike Richards fired as ‘Jeopardy!’ executive producer
nypost.comstepped down from the coveted host gig last week amid public outrage and resurfaced sexist comments. However, Richards was expected to remain at the helm behind the scenes — as the executive producer of the beloved game show, while multiple guest hosts cycled through on screen.Show insiders confirmed Tuesday that Richards was relieved of his duties at “Jeopardy!” and “Wheel of Fortune” in the EP capacity as well.In a statement to The Post, Suzanne Prete, Sony Pictures Television’s executive vice president for business and strategy for the shows, cited the need to minimize “disruption and internal difficulties.”Below is Prete’s full official statement to the staffs of both shows:Dear Team,I’m writing to let you know that Mike will no longer.
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