‘Jeopardy!’ showrunner addresses Mayim Bialik’s exit, says Ken Jennings has ‘really won the job’

An executive producer is sharing behind-the-scenes info about the recent “Jeopardy!” hosting shake-up.

During the “Unscripted Storytellers” panel at the 2024 Television Critics Association’s winter press tour, Michael Davies, a showrunner with “Jeopardy!” spoke about the decision to let Mayim Bialik go and make Ken Jennings the sole host.

“When I took over the show, we were really forced into that situation from everything that happened before, the guest hosting period,” Davies said, per a report from People. “Mayim was left hosting the primetime versions; I brought in Ken to guest-host once Mayim had her schedule on her FOX sitcom [‘Call Me Kat’].”

He further explained that the decision was part of an overall desire for “consistency” for the game show.

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