A leading contender to be full-time host of “Jeopardy!,” one of the most closely watched hiring searches in show business, responded Monday to backlash against his candidacy for the job, including allegations of gender bias
A leading contender to be full-time host of “Jeopardy!,” one of the most closely watched hiring searches in show business, responded Monday toIn a letter to “Jeopardy!” staff members, executive producer Mike Richards confirmed he was in the running. “It is true that I was asked if I would consider hosting the show. I was humbled and deeply honored.
When news surfaced last week that Mr. Richards was a front-runner to succeed Alex Trebek, many “Jeopardy!” followers reacted with surprise and even anger about what they perceived as a conflict of interest. As the producer in charge of running the show, Mr. Richards had helped facilitate the hiring search, but he didn’t present himself as a candidate vying for the job. Although he served as a guest host for two weeks last winter, at the time he described that stint as a last-minute necessity.
“I know I have mentioned this to you all before, but the choice on this is not my decision and never has been,” Mr. Richards wrote to “Jeopardy!” staff. The producer didn’t elaborate on his role in other aspects of the hiring search, such as coordinating 13 otherIn his memo, Mr. Richards also addressed lawsuits he had been involved in about a decade ago, which resurfaced on social media and in news outlets last week. The lawsuits accused Mr.
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