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Mike Richards Steps Down As ‘Jeopardy!’ Host Amid Controversy, Show To Resume Bringing In Guest Hosts Until Permanent Replacement Found

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Mike Richards is stepping down from his just announced role as “Jeopardy!” host in the wake of the controversy that erupted when sexist and offensive comments he made in a 2014 podcast recently resurfaced.

In a memo Richards wrote to “Jeopardy!” staff, obtained by ET Canada, he announced that his “past incidents and comments have cast such a shadow” on the show.

As a result, he explained, “over the last several days it has become clear that moving forward as host would be too much of a distraction for our fans and not the right move for the show.

As such, I will be stepping down as host effective immediately. As a result, we will be canceling production today.” Richards continued by revealing that Sony Pictures Television, which produces

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