The replacement for the late Alex Trebek said he is stepping down and the search for a new host will continue.
New "Jeopardy!" host Mike Richards has announced he is stepping down from the position and a search for a permanent replacement for Alex Trebek will continue."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 an internal memo to the"Jeopardy!" staff on Friday obtained by TODAY.
"SPT will now resume the search for a permanent syndicated host. In the meantime, we will be bringing back guest hosts to continue production for the new season, details of which will be announced next week. New episodes with Richards, 46, as the host were set to start airing when the new season begins on Sept. 13. He will remain as the show's executive producer, according to a statement to TODAY by a Sony Pictures Television spokesperson.
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