Mike Richards, the new host of 'Jeopardy!', says he has stepped down after controversial remarks he made about women and others resurfaced
New York Mike Richards, who was announced as the brand new host of"Jeopardy!" just last week, said Friday he has"stepped down" and the show is reverting to guest hosts for the time being.
His stunning announcement came two days after The Ringer website exposed a litany of offensive comments from his past. "It pains me that these past incidents and comments have cast such a shadow on Jeopardy! as we look to start a new chapter," Richards said in a memo Friday morning.The beloved game show began production on its new season on Thursday, which means some episodes with Richards as host have already been taped.But Friday's tapings have been cancelled, Richards said.
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