FILE – Mike Richards poses in the press room at the 45th annual Daytime Emmy Awards on April 29, 2018, in Pasadena, Calif. Eight months after the death of beloved “Jeopardy!” host Alex Trebek, the daily syndicated quiz show chose its executive producer Richards as Trebek’s successor over a field of celebrity candidates. (Photo by Willy Sanjuan/Invision/AP, File)
Breaking: Mike Richards will no longer host “Jeopardy!”after news outlets discovered offensive and racist comments on a podcast he hosted.
BREAKING: Mike Richards has stepped down as the host of Jeopardy! Official statement via Sony: pic.twitter.com/eJSwyBOXwN
— Claire McNear (@clairemcnear) August 20, 2021
BREAKING: Mike Richards has stepped down as the new permanent host of “Jeopardy!” amid resurfaced controversial remarks. https://t.co/NUE3XVQz5j
— Good Morning America (@GMA) August 20, 2021