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The former Jeopardy! producer who was famously fired after one day as the TV game show’s new host, as a repercussion of hateful comments he’d made years earlier, is speaking out about his experience and revealing how some of the top potential guest hosts tested to replace Alex Trebek came from unexpected professional backgrounds and might have altered the show’s tone.

Mike Richards had a career as a game show producer, working in top roles at shows including The Price Is Right and Let’s Make a Deal, before being tapped for the highly sought-after hosting gig at quiz show Jeopardy! following the death of longtime, beloved host Alex Trebek in 2020 from pancreatic cancer. In a new interview with People reflecting on that time period, Richards shared some…

Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt, the iconic reality TV duo from The Hills, have expressed their eagerness to step in as the new hosts for Netflix’s Love Is Blind, following a fan’s suggestion that they would be a perfect fit to replace Nick and Vanessa Lachey. The suggestion, which sparked considerable online conversation, highlights the couple’s potential to bring a fresh dynamic to the show, leveraging their own experiences of having their relationship scrutinized on television.

From Reality TV to Hosting Ambitions

Since their appearance on The Hills: New Beginnings concluded in 2021, Heidi has turned her focus back to her music career, with her song “Body Language” making waves on the UK club chart. Meanwhile, Spencer’s…

Emma Willis is now the frontrunner according to bookmakers to step into Holly Willoughby’s This Morning presenting role, following her impressive appearance on Monday’s show.

The seasoned presenter commenced the week alongside Rylan Clark, a familiar face from their collaboration five years ago on the recently revived reality show, Big Brother.

Emma, 47, previously hosted Big Brother during its previous run on Channel 5, while Rylan, 35, fronted the sister show Bit On The Side. The duo has also co-hosted This Morning in the past.

Emma took over from Cat Deeley, who shared hosting duties with Rylan earlier this month, marking a series of part-time presenters since Willoughby’s sudden departure in…

Ryan Seacrest is taking on a new venture!

On Tuesday, the longtime television host announced that he will be taking over hosting duties on Wheel of Fortune, weeks after Pat Sajak announced his retirement from hosting the game show for over four decades.

“I’m truly humbled to be stepping into the footsteps of the legendary Pat Sajak,” Seacrest wrote on Instagram. “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, making us smile every night and feel right at home with them.”

“Many people don’t know this, but one of my first jobs was hosting a little game show called ‘Click’ for Merv Griffin 25 years ago so this is truly a full circle moment for me and I’m grateful to…

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Andy Cohen

Andy Cohen began hosting “Watch What Happens Live” on Bravo in 2009, and now he has his eyes set on another hosting opportunity. In a June 22 interview with Us Weekly, when asked about his thoughts on replacing “Wheel of Fortune” host Pat Sajak, Cohen responded, “Dream, dream job. I would love to. That would be incredible.

“Not only is a game show the thing that I haven’t done yet, but that is the premiere game show. It’s really fun,” Cohen added.

Pat Sajak Announces ‘Wheel of Fortune’ Retirement

Sajak revealed his plans to retire from “Wheel of Fortune” after the upcoming 41st season. He began his career on the show over 40 years…