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Mike Richards Out as ‘Jeopardy!’ Host Amid Cascade of Scandals

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Cynthia Littleton Business EditorMike Richards is out as “Jeopardy!” host, just nine days after he was tapped to succeed the legendary Alex Trebrek as the face of the beloved quiz show.Richards, who is also executive producer of “Jeopardy!,” saw his hold on the job undone with astonishing speed after unflattering and downright ugly details surfaced about his past conduct and statements he made on an eight-year-old podcast series.

He will remain the show’s executive producer.On Friday, Sony Pictures TV confirmed that Richards had agreed to step aside as host.

In a statement, Richards said the backlash had created “too much of a distraction for our fans and not the right move for the show.”On Aug.

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