“Jeopardy! ”EP Breaks Silence on Hosting Shake-Up, from Mayim Bialik’s Firing to How Ken Jennings ‘Won the Job’

Executive producer Michael Davies called Bialik a “superb host” — but said more “consistency” was needed on the show

The executive producer of Jeopardy! is opening up about the show’s recent host drama.

During the “Unscripted Storytellers” panel at the 2024 Television Critics Association’s winter press tour, showrunner Michael Davies reflected on the decision to make Ken Jennings the sole host — and oust Jennings’ former co-host Mayim Bialik.

“When I took over the show, we were really forced into that situation from everything that happened before, the guest hosting period,” Davies said. “Mayim was left hosting the primetime versions; I brought in Ken to guest-host once Mayim had her…