Sadly, for those who have aligned themselves with Mayim Bialik’s question-asking skills on Jeopardy!, it was announced at the tail end of 2023 that she wouldn’t be returning to the show at all, with Ken Jennings becoming the permanently single host of the program. Sharing her side of the story with her Instagram goodbye, Bialik’s mid-December post stated that Sony, the studio behind the fan-favorite game show, had essentially cut her contract, firing her from the syndicated series.
Mayim Bialik has been ousted as host of “Jeopardy!”
The former “Big Bang Theory” star has until recently shared hosting duties with Ken Jennings. She announced via Instagram post Friday that the decision came down from Sony ahead of the holiday break.
“Sony has informed me that I will no longer be hosting the syndicated version of ‘Jeopardy!’” she wrote. “I am incredibly honored to have been nominated for a primetime Emmy for hosting this year and I am deeply grateful for the opportunity to have been a part of the ‘Jeopardy!’ family.
“For all of you who have supported me through this incredible journey and to the fans, contestants, writers, staff and crew of America’s favorite quiz show, thank you,” she added in the social media…