#’Was fun while it lasted’
“#’Was fun while it lasted’”
Looks like the popularity of the new hosts of “Jeopardy!” is, in fact, in jeopardy.
News broke Wednesday that after a long and exhaustive search for the new host of the iconic game show, its executive producer, Mike Richards, and actress Mayim Bialik both scored the coveted job, with Richards in the daily hosting seat and Bialik helming spinoff iterations. But fans aren’t happy with the two taking over for the late Alex Trebek.
The star of “The Big Bang Theory,” 45, tweeted out a response to the news: “IT’S TRUE!!! Been waiting a long time to tell you all. Really really honored and astounded and excited for this — it’s beyond anything I ever imagined could happen.”
Viewers were hoping that the new host would be fan favorite LeVar Burton — who guest-hosted the quiz show on July 26.
Meghan McCain disappointedly tweeted, “Why couldn’t they just give it to @levarburton like literally everyone on the planet wanted?”
Oscar-winning filmmaker Matthew A. Cherry interjected, “RIP Jeopardy. Was fun while it lasted.” Another fan, New York Times reporter Astead Herndon, wrote, “After all that ….. the jeopardy exec producer just chose …….. himself lmaoooo.”
“Selma” director Ava DuVernay posted a “Schitt’s Creek” meme and wrote, “Me trying to create a show right in this moment for @levarburton to host and make an international hit.”
Journalist Jamal Jordan (known in the Twittersphere as Lil Uzi Hurt) added, “JEOPARDY CHOSE *TWO* HOSTS AND NEITHER IS NAMED LEVAR BURTON.”
Some fans were gunning for Ken Jennings, who holds the record for most consecutive wins on the show (74) and won $4.4 million over 15 years of being a contestant.
“Levar Burton is a GOAT, but terrible fit for Jeopardy. That being said, only Ken Jennings was the right fit for the main host position, not Mayim Bialik or Mike Richards,” wrote a critic.
Whined another from the other side of the argument: “Why the f–k would they not give the job to LeVar Burton? He wanted it. The audience wanted it. Instead we get random producer and Blossom,” referring to Bialik’s titular character from the ’90s teen sitcom.
Another fan reiterated, “I was genuinely excited when i thought that [Burton] was going to be the new host, and now i am genuinely disappointed (not that i can even watch the show outside the US, but i just think @levarburton should host/star in everything).”
Richards, who was the rumored front-runner, gave tribute to Trebek — who died at age 80 in November after a battle with pancreatic cancer — in the announcement that he would ascend to the podium, which Trebek had manned since 1984.
“I am deeply honored to have the opportunity to host the syndicated version of ‘Jeopardy!’” said Richards. “Never in my wildest dreams could I have imagined being chosen to step into a role of this magnitude. I am incredibly humbled to step behind the lectern and will work tirelessly to make sure our brilliant contestants shine in each and every episode.
“Alex believed the game itself and the contestants are the most important aspects of the show. I was fortunate to witness his professionalism, intensity and kindness up close and that will serve as the ultimate blueprint as we continue to produce the show we love. I am thrilled that Mayim is joining the ‘Jeopardy!’ team. Her academic track record and enthusiasm for the game made her a terrific guest host. It will be a privilege to produce the prime time series with her as host.”
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