Mayim Bialik Is 'No Longer Hosting' 'Jeopardy'
By Dave Basner
December 16, 2023
Mayim Bialik will no longer be sharing the hosting duties of Jeopardy with Ken Jennings. She announced the departure on Instagram, writing, "As the holiday break begins in Hollywood, I have some Jeopardy! news. Sony has informed me that I will no longer be hosting the syndicated version of Jeopardy! I am incredibly honored to have been nominated for a primetime Emmy for hosting this year and I am deeply grateful for the opportunity to have been a part of the Jeopardy! family. For all of you who have supported me through this incredible journey and to the fans, contestants, writers, staff and crew of America's Favorite Quiz Show, thank you."
When asked for a comment, reps for Jeopardy told USA Today, "Mayim Bialik has announced she will no longer be hosting the syndicated version of Jeopardy! We made the decision to have one host for the syndicated show next season to maintain continuity for our viewers, and Ken Jennings will be the sole host for syndicated Jeopardy! We are truly grateful for all of Mayim’s contributions to Jeopardy!, and we hope to continue to work with her on primetime specials."
The actress was first announced as a host in July of 2022, and since then has made some headlines over her role, but she later walked off the job during the summer, reportedly in solidarity with striking Hollywood writers.