Mike G Richards is an American television producer, game show host, and television personality. Richards became executive producer of the American television game show Jeopardy! in 2020.
Mike Richards: Jeopardy| Comments Podcast| Steps Down
Jeopardy:
Mike Richards, the executive producer of “Jeopardy!”
who was tapped to succeed Alex Trebek as host of the venerable game show franchise, announced Friday he is stepping aside amid recent scrutiny over past comments about women, Jews and poor people.
“I was deeply honored to be asked to host the syndicated show and was thrilled by the opportunity to expand my role. However, over the last several days it has become clear that moving forward as host would be too much of a distraction for our fans and not the right move for the show,” Richards said in a statement.
| Born | July 5, 1975
Burbank, California, U.S.
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| Alma mater | Pepperdine University |
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| Spouse(s) | Stephanie Richards |
| Children | 2 |
Comments Podcast:
McNear found Richards’ old podcast, in which he made derogatory remarks about little people, Jews, people receiving unemployment benefits and sexist comments about women. He “repeatedly used offensive language and disparaged women’s bodies,” McNear reported.
| Net Worth: | $30 Million |
| Date of Birth: | Jul 24, 1949 (72 years old) |
| Gender: | Male |
| Height: | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Profession: | Comedian, Actor, Television producer, Screenwriter, Voice Actor, Writer |
| Nationality: | United States of America |
Mike Richards will not become the new permanent host of the iconic daytime game show after all.
Producer Sony Pictures Television announced the embattled Richards — who is also the show’s executive producer — was stepping down from the role.
Steps Down:
Mike is stepping down as the new host of “Jeopardy!” after past inappropriate comments he made resurfaced this week. In a email to staff obtained by CBS News, Richards said it “pains” him “that these past incidents and comments have cast such a shadow on Jeopardy! as we look to start a new chapter.”
A review by The Ringer of Richards’ old podcast episodes found the host made sexist comments and used derogatory language about people on several occasions.
