Mike Richards is out as producer of ‘Jeopardy!’ and ‘Wheel’
The question is, who will now host?
Mike Richards is out as ‘Jeopardy!’ and ‘Wheel of Fortune’ EP following controversial comments!
Buzzfeed obtained a letter from Sony saying Richards would no longer serve in the position on both popular game shows, effective immediately.
JUST IN: Mike Richards out as Jeopardy and Wheel of Fortune EP, per note to staff from Suzanne Prete, Sony EVP, Business and Strategy pic.twitter.com/FsTp2dW7IY
— David Mack (@davidmackau) August 31, 2021
Richards was chosen as Alex Trebek’s successor in a decision that was seen as divisive from the beginning after the show had embarked on a search that included actors, sports figures, journalists, and celebrities.
He was found to have made demeaning comments about women, the homeless, and others that Richards had made on a 2013-14 podcast, “The Randumb Show.” He stepped down as host after reports came to light.
