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‘Jeopardy!’ was quick on visitor hosts after Ken Jennings’ stint expired — so a chief showrunner needed to lace up himself and get on the sector … which turned out to be a beaut of a choice.
Executive producer Mike Richards stepped in Monday to function host of the quiz program — kicking off the printed by introducing himself and explaining to viewers at house why there wasn’t a extra well-known face on their TV units … like a celeb, or a ‘Jeopardy!’ alum.
Long story quick … the workforce behind the scenes had a tough time reserving somebody — which he explains was, in half, as a consequence of COVID fears — so he determined to take up the mantle himself and current solutions to this week’s contestants. He says it greatest … the show should go on.
As the remainder of the half-hour performed out … it turned clear Richards was a pure, and the opinions on-line had been stellar. People beloved him — his type, his wit and humor … all very paying homage to the late, nice Alex Trebek.
The show went off with no hitch — and Richards says he’ll be doing internet hosting obligation for the subsequent 2 weeks.
As we reported, the show’s already introduced a slew of celeb visitor hosts in coming months, however of us appear to actually like Mike!
Maybe an in-house promotion oughta be thought of??? Seriously, he was nice.
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