‘Jeopardy!’ Will Air New Episodes Already Shot With Short-Lived Host Mike Richards
stepped down as permanent host of the syndicated Sony quiz show on Friday, the day after it returned to production with Richards behind the podium. Richards taped five episodes Thursday, we’re told.Richards will remain executive producer on the program.Richards, who joined “Jeopardy!” as executive producer in 2019 was named Trebek’s permanent replacement last week, with Sony revealing that Mayim Bialik (who, like Richards, had taken a turn as guest host) would be acting as host for primetime specials.