Jeopardy! executive producer Mike Richards will replace the late Alex Trebek as host of the long-running quiz show, while Big Bang Theory actor Mayim Bialik has agreed to host the show’s various spin-off specials, Sony Pictures Television announced Wednesday.Sony touted Richards and Bialik as a two-person replacement for Trebek, who died of pancreatic cancer last November after hosting Jeopardy!
for 36 years.Richards will take over as the new daily host of the show at the beginning of Season 38, in addition to his duties as executive producer, Sony said.
Bialik will host the program’s various primetime and spin-off specials.“We are thrilled to begin the next chapter of America’s Favorite Quiz Show with Mike hosting our daily show and Mayim.