new Jeopardy host quits after hateful remarks unearthed. now go hire the star trek guy

[Demovictory9]

https://www.newser.com/story/310091/jeopardy-host-mike-richards-quits-amid-controversy.html?utm_source=part&utm_medium=uol&utm_campaign=rss_top

Jeopardy! needs a new host again. Mike Richards, who was chosen to host the nightly broadcast less than two weeks ago, has resigned amid controversy, reports USA Today. Richards came under fire over newly resurfaced comments he made several years ago on his podcast that were seen as derogatory toward women and Jewish people, among others. And prior to that, he had been named in a discrimination lawsuit. Production on the new season had started Thursday and came to a halt after just one day. The show will now renew its search for a permanent host and bring back guest hosts in the meantime, per the Hollywood Reporter.

[East-A-Squared]

1. I was about to say Lavar Burton should be the host.

[darmok167]

2. I really like LeVar Burton,

but I didn't think he did that great of a job as guest host. He seemed uncomfortable to me. He did a fine job and I am sure he'd grow into it if he were hired, but there was just something that seemed off. I dunno. It's strange, many of the folks I expected to do great never seemed to find their groove and many of the ones I wasn't expecting much out of seemed to do well. Perhaps it was just me and my expectations, though. I actually rather enjoy the rotating hosts, personally, but I realize they can't do it forever.

[shrike3]

4. I agree n/t

[ProfessorGAC]

6. Agreed!

I love Burton, but his gig their just seemed stuttering.
It just didn't flow.
And, because of your screenname:
Shaka, when the walls fell.

[Rorey]

16. I'd be fine with them doing the guest host thing indefinitely

How about if they had champions on the show do it? I'd love to see Austin Rogers host the show.

[shrike3]

3. I disagree. I was excited to hear that Burton would be guest-hosting.

But found his performance a let-down. I'd prefer Ken Jennings or Buzzy Cohen. My husband votes for Robin Roberts, who frankly did far better than i expected.

[durablend]

5. No.

Sorry but he sucked (and I was one that wanted him to get a shot)

[LakeArenal]

7. Rodgers or Cooper Please.

[Native]

14. I liked Aaron Rodgers also.

I kept waiting for one person to really rise above the rest, but I never saw that.

[phylny]

17. Yes, I was surprised that I liked Aaron Rodgers

better than any of the other guest hosts.

[Laura PourMeADrink]

15. But neither would leave their real jobs would they?

Q-back and cnn primetime host. More likely somebody that has a worse current job or no current job?

[FakeNoose]

8. Mike Richards is still the Executive Producer for the show, am I right?

The Executive Producer is normally the guy who makes hiring and firing decisions. As I understand it, they normally are part-owners of the show as well. So Richards hired himself as the Emcee, and then fired himself when he realized it was a mistake that turned off a lot of fans.

[Diamond_Dog]

9. I like LeVar a lot as a person

But he just didn’t do the game show host thing all that well. Sorry, Mr. Burton.

I prefer Buzzy, but would be OK with Jennings.

[XanaDUer2]

10. Go Levar nt

[FrankBooth]

11. LaVar is a talented performer...

But his week as guest host was underwhelming, to say the least.

The best guest hosts, with an exception or two, were those who had experience hosting other types of shows, and LaVar is really at his best on a theater stage or acting in a film/TV show. Hosting and acting are different skill sets, and he never seemed comfortable. Maybe he'd grow into it, but I don't see why he deserves the job over some of the other hosts who did a better job during their slots. There were plenty of the hosts who did great jobs, they'll find someone who fits the role better.

[Mosby]

12. Lavar was one of the worst guest hosts

If he gets the job I probably won't watch much anymore, he is really distracting.

Joe Buck was the best, and Robin, Aaron and a few others were really good.

[Treefrog]

13. God, now another few days while du squabbles over who will host a game show.

Talk about first world problems.

[LanternWaste]

20. You certainly do.

"Talk about first world problems...."

[lpbk2713]

18. Cheech Marin was good as a Celebrity Guest.

But he probably doesn't need the money. Or the bother.

[Ilsa]

19. Richards came across as smug and entitled, I thought,

generally unlikeable by fans.

My fingers are crossed for Burton.