What did Mike Richards say on his podcast?
Controversial new “Jeopardy!” host Mike Richards made a series of sexist comments in an old podcast — forcing him to apologize this week for a “terribly embarrassing” misjudgment.
What happened to Mike Richards on the randumb show?
Culture Jeopardy! Mike Richards Mayim Bialik Podcast Jeopardy! host Mike Richards has apologized for inappropriate jokes he made in a recently resurfaced podcast series. Richards hosted The Randumb Show from 2013-2014 and has been accused of making multiple sexist and inappropriate comments during his time on the show.
What did Mike Richards say about Mayim Bialik?
Host Mike Richards Culture Jeopardy! Mike Richards Mayim Bialik Podcast Jeopardy! host Mike Richards has apologized for inappropriate jokes he made in a recently resurfaced podcast series. Richards hosted The Randumb Show from 2013-2014 and has been accused of making multiple sexist and inappropriate comments during his time on the show.
What happened to Mike Richards on Jeopardy?
Mike Richards has recently faced a series of controversies amid his start as “Jeopardy!” host. “Looking back now, there is no excuse, of course, for the comments I made on this podcast and I am deeply sorry. “The podcast was intended to be a series of irreverent conversations between longtime friends who had a history of joking around,” he said.
What did the guy on Jeopardy say?
The iconic game show's executive producer — who was controversially named its permanent syndicated daytime show host last week — was recorded mocking women's weight, calling one model a “booth slut” and repeatedly praising “the average white-guy host.”
What's up with Mike Richards?
' Executive Producer. Three weeks after naming him as Alex Trebek's replacement to host the show, Sony cited “disruption and internal difficulties” in its announcement that he will leave the program entirely. As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month.
What did James say about Mike Richards?
"Jeopardy" Champ James Holzhauer Reacted To Mike Richards' Firing, And He Did Not Hold Back. "Ding dong the witch is dead."
Why did New Jeopardy host step down?
(Jeopardy/Jeopardy Productions, Inc.) “Jeopardy!” has permanently severed ties with its executive producer Mike Richards, less than two weeks after he stepped down as the new host of the show, following the revelation of several offensive comments he made on his former podcast.
What did Mike Richards say got fired?
In the podcast Richards hosted, "The Randumb Show," The Ringer found that Richards repeatedly used offensive language to describe and denigrate women's bodies and he also made an offensive comment about Jewish people.
Why was Mike Richards replaced Jeopardy?
Mike Richards resigned as the new host of Jeopardy! last month after his sexist comments and offensive language from an old podcast were uncovered by The Ringer. He was subsequently removed as the show's executive producer.
What is James Holzhauer doing now?
In July 2020, Holzhauer and several other famous game show contestants were said to be in negotiations to become chasers for a potential reboot of The Chase, which would be produced for ABC. The reboot starring Holzhauer, Ken Jennings, and Brad Rutter premiered January 7, 2021 on ABC.
Who will be the Next host of Jeopardy?
' this season. The two will "continue to share hosting duties" through the show's 38th season. Mayim Bialik and Ken Jennings will continue hosting "Jeopardy!" in 2022.
What did the producer of Jeopardy say?
After Richards was named host, The Ringer's Claire McNear published an exposé about his past behavior which included reviewing 41 episodes of a podcast he hosted in 2013 and 2014 while working on “The Price Is Right.” On the podcast, Richards made sexist comments about women such as complaining one piece bathing suits ...
What did Mike Richards say in his podcast?
Within Richards' statement to The Ringer, he confirmed he's now removed the episodes in which his attempts to be "funny and provocative were not acceptable."
What did Mike Richards say in his apology?
After having his past comments in his podcast brought up, Richards issued a statement to The Ringer where he apologized for his past comments.
Online reaction to Mike Richards comments
Twitter hasn't been kind to Richards with many users voicing their opinions and opposition to him in a number of tweets.
