Mike Richards OUT as EP for Jeopardy and Wheel of Fortune What is….it’s over? Mike Richards has been fired from his position as EP of Jeopardy! and Wheel of Fortune. This news comes just days after he was terminated as host of Jeopardy!, following controversial comments he made in the past. Suzanne Prete, who serves …
Mayim Bialik To Fill In As Jeopardy Host What is…Blossom Blossoms? Mayim Bialik, who recently completed a guest stint as Jeopardy host, will be filling in as permanent host when filming resumes. The news comes just days after EP Mike Richards stepped down as host due to previous controversial behavior. According to Sony Pictures Television, …
Mike Richards Out as Jeopardy Host What is…it is over? Mike Richards, who was named the new Jeopardt host earlier this month, is stepping down from the role, TVGrapevine has learned. The executive producer faced controversy after his new role was announced, not only surrounding the fact that he was given the role of host, …
Mike Richards, Mayim Bialik to Host Jeopardy Franchise Who are Mike Richards and Mayim Bialik? TVGrapevine just learned that Jeopardy executive producer Mike Richards will host the beloved quiz show, stepping in after the death of Alex Trebek last year. In addition, Mayim Bialik will host several primetime specials, as well as a possible spinoff …
Buzzr and MeTV plan to pay tribute to late Jeopardy host Alex Trebek, who died over the weekend after battling pancreatic cancer, Check out more information below. BUZZR: Television’s treasured game show host, Alex Trebek will be remembered by BUZZR network with an extra special tribute featuring his game show appearances from the last 40 years. Though …
What is….RIP? Beloved Jeopardy host Alex Trebek has died after a lengthy battle with pancreatic cancer. He was 80 years old. Jeopardy’s official Twitter page confirmed the news just moments ago: Jeopardy! is saddened to share that Alex Trebek passed away peacefully at home early this morning, surrounded by family and friends. Thank you, Alex. …
JEOPARDY! announced today that it will open the vault for a four-week retrospective series starting July 20. For the first time, America’s Favorite Quiz Show™ will dig deep into its archives to highlight memorable contestants, exciting moments, and unique tournaments from the show’s 36-year history, including the series premiere, which aired September 10, 1984. “What …
America’s Favorite Quiz Show® today announced the match-ups for the first week of the JEOPARDY! College Championship presented by LendingTree®. Starting Monday, April 6, this 10-day special event features 15 of America’s sharpest students competing for the $100,000 grand prize and a berth in the next Tournament of Champions. VIDEO: 15 Colleges Face Off For …
Alex Trebek is going for another round of chemotherapy, TVGrapevine has learned. The Jeopardy! host made the announcement today on Good Morning America, saying his numbers went “sky high” and he lost a significant amount of weight in the span of a week. “I was doing so well,” he said in the interview. “And my …
What is…Alex Trebek is back? The Jeopardy icon is back in action and filming the new season, TVGrapevine has learned. Check out the official announcement below.
CULVER CITY, CALIF. (June 28, 2019) – In an episode that aired today, Avi Gupta, a high-school senior from Portland, Ore., won the JEOPARDY! Teen Tournament and claimed the $100,000 grand prize. Ryan Presler, an eighth grader from Sioux Falls, S.D., came in second and earned $50,000 while Lucas Miner, a junior from Miami, Fla., …
What is….tumors shrunk by 50 percent? Jeopardy host Alex Trebek gave an update about his stage 4 pancreatic cancer status, TVGrapevine has learned. The 78-year-old game show legend told People magazine that while he is NOT in remission, some of his tumors have shrunk by 50 percent and he is “responding well to chemo.” This …
CULVER CITY, CALIF. (May 24, 2019) – James Holzhauer, a 34-year-old professional sports gambler from Las Vegas, Nev., reached another JEOPARDY! milestone today when he won his 27th game in a row and became the second person in the show’s history to earn more than $2 million in regular-season (non-tournament) play. His $74,400 victory brings …
What is….a health update? Jeopardy host Alex Trebek gave an update on his health to both Good Morning America and Extra today. In March, Trebek posted a video revealing that that he was diagnosed with stage IV pancreatic cancer. He remained optimistic, promising that he was “going to fight this” and “beat the survival rate.” …
Last week, Jeopardy host Alex Trebek revealed he has stage IV pancreatic cancer. He vowed that he will fight it and continue to live his life and host the show as long as possible. So what is pancreatic cancer and what does this diagnosis mean for Alex? Dr. Adil Akhtar, who does not treat Alex, is …
Legendary game show host Alex Trebek has been diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer, TVGrapevine has learned. The Jeopardy! host made a video announcement earlier today. TVGrapevine will continue to bring information as it becomes available.