Ken Jennings will be replacing Mayim Bialik as host for “Celebrity Jeopardy,” Entertainment Weekly has confirmed.
While the pair have shared hosting duties for the main series, Bialik helmed the star-studded spin-off. However, she has turned down her hosting responsibilities as a show of support for the Writers Guild of America. Additionally, she belongs to the actors’ union, SAG-AFTRA, which commenced its own strike in July.
Bialik initially withdrew with just a week of filming remaining for season 39 of the ABC trivia series. Now, the show is gearing up for its 40th season, scheduled for September. Similarly, “Celebrity Jeopardy” is on track to make a comeback in September.
During an episode of the behind-the-scenes podcast “Inside Jeopardy!” showrunner Michael Davis revealed the…
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