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Ken Jennings to take over ‘Celebrity Jeopardy!’ as Mayim Bialik steps down from hosting duties amid WGA strike

CULVER CITY, CALIFORNIA: Production decisions for ‘Jeopardy!’ have been consistently affected by the strikes going around in Hollywood.

From having no returning contestants and striking writers, the game show has had to compromise in a lot of aspects. 

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But despite everything, ‘Jeopardy!’ has not once announced any schedule postponements, something that has made them face major backlash from viewers. 

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In another shocking announcement, the game show has come forward to reveal that their host Mayim Bialik won’t be returning for the spin-off she exclusively hosted in the first season. 

Ken Jennings, who has been ‘Jeopardy!’s one…


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‘GMA’ Sam Champion Reveals He’s Leaving Duties As Host

Good Morning America contributor Sam Champion revealed that he’s leaving his duties as host.

The GMA meteorologist has made a decision for his career that will keep him away from the studio for a while. So is Sam Champion quitting? He recently revealed his plans to fans in an Instagram Live. Read on to find out what the beloved meteorologist and GMA host will be doing in the near future.

Sam Recently Lost Important Property Which Left Him ‘Sad’

Before updating fans about his plans for his host duties, Sam Champion shared about the destruction of his property which left him “sad.”

The GMA contributor had an impressive rooftop garden that he nurtured lovingly from seed to harvest. But his carefully cared for plants were destroyed in a surprise inspection from the New York…


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Commonwealth Games 2026 future in doubt after Victoria withdraws hosting duties

The Commonwealth Games closing ceremony in 2022. Photo / Photosport

The future of the Commonwealth Games looks uncertain after Australian state Victoria withdrew from hosting the 2026 event today.

Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews made the announcement today, saying the forecast costs had gone well over the expected figure.

The state was revealed as the host only last year, shared among Geelong, Bendigo, Ballarat and Gippsland. It comes after Durban withdrew from hosting the 2022 event in 2017, replaced by Birmingham.

“We have informed Commonwealth Games authorities of our decision to seek to terminate the contract and to not conduct, not host the Games,” Andrews told reporters today.

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Andrews told media the forecast figure of AU$2.6 billion ($2.8b) was…


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Al Roker fans say the Today show host is ‘living his best life’ as he takes another break away from his hosting duties

TODAY’S Al Roker has fans admiring his lifestyle while he takes another break away from the show.

The meteorologist has been sharing highlights on Instagram from his vacation with his wife, Deborah Roberts, 62, and their son, Nick 20.

Fans think Al Roker is 'living his best life' as he takes another break from Today

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Fans think Al Roker is ‘living his best life’ as he takes another break from TodayCredit: Getty
Al shared highlights from his family vacation on Instagram

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Al shared highlights from his family vacation on InstagramCredit: Instagram / Al Roker

In his latest post, Al, 68, shared snapshots from his and Nick’s lunch date at a diner in New York State.

One pic showed the father-son duo standing outside the retro spot while posing for the camera.

Part of Al’s face was cut off though Nick smiled wide as he looked forward to the outing.

Another snap showed the pair again grinning at the lens while sitting at a booth…


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Ryan Seacrest takes the ‘Wheel of Fortune’ host duties, replacing Pat Sajak

Ryan Seacrest arrives at the the 2021 Jingle Ball Los Angeles at the Forum on Friday, Dec. 3, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP)

Ryan Seacrest will replace Pat Sajak as the new host of “Wheel of Fortune.” (Richard Shotwell / Invision / Associated Press)

Looks like Ryan Seacrest will take a spin on “Wheel of Fortune” as its new host.

Weeks after longtime host Pat Sajak announced his retirement, Seacrest said Tuesday that he would take over hosting duties. The mega-producer and TV personality shared the news in a statement posted on Instagram.

“I’m truly humbled to be stepping into the footsteps of the legendary Pat Sajak,” he wrote. “I can say, along with the rest of America, that it’s been a privilege and pure joy to watch Pat and Vanna [White] on our television screens for an unprecedented 40 years.”

He added: “Pat, I love the way you’ve always celebrated the contestants and made viewers at home feel at ease. I…


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