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“Jeopardy! ”EP Breaks Silence on Hosting Shake-Up, from Mayim Bialik’s Firing to How Ken Jennings ‘Won the Job’

Executive producer Michael Davies called Bialik a “superb host” — but said more “consistency” was needed on the show

<p>Gregg DeGuire/WireImage;Eric McCandless/ABC via Getty</p> Mayim Bialik; Ken Jennings<p>Gregg DeGuire/WireImage;Eric McCandless/ABC via Getty</p> Mayim Bialik; Ken Jennings

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Mayim Bialik; Ken Jennings

The executive producer of Jeopardy! is opening up about the show’s recent host drama.

During the “Unscripted Storytellers” panel at the 2024 Television Critics Association’s winter press tour, showrunner Michael Davies reflected on the decision to make Ken Jennings the sole host — and oust Jennings’ former co-host Mayim Bialik.

“When I took over the show, we were really forced into that situation from everything that happened before, the guest hosting period,” Davies said. “Mayim was left hosting the primetime versions; I brought in Ken to guest-host once Mayim had her…


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Saturday Kitchen hosting shake-up as Matt Tebbutt replaced by BBC star – The Mirror


Saturday Kitchen viewers were left puzzled as Matt Tebbutt went missing from their screens this morning and was replaced by The One Show’s Alex Jones.

The Welsh presenter and mum-of-three shared her excitement on the morning show as she filled in for the 49-year-old TV chef. Alex’s face cropped up during BBC Breakfast when presenter Charlie turned to the Saturday Breakfast studio to find out what Matt had in store for viewers on the programme.

Speaking to Alex, a bemused Charlie said: “Matt’s disappeared and you’re there instead!” Responding, Alex excitedly said: “Matt’s disappeared and you’re there instead!” It comes after Matt Tebbutt had to be rushed to hospital for emergency surgery when he suffered a terrifying health issue.

BBC presenter Charlie Stayt explained Matt was not hosting today


BBC presenter Charlie Stayt explained Matt…

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‘Today’ Savannah Guthrie & Hoda Kotb Announce Hosting Shakeup

Today hosts Savannah Guthrie and Hoda Kotb are announcing a hosting shakeup. Things are changing on NBC’s morning talk show. But how big of a switch is this? Who’s leaving, and who’s joining the cast? Keep reading for all of the details, and see how the co-hosts and fans reacted.

As we’ve reported, there have been many absences on the talk show recently. One day, Hoda left abruptly to take her daughters to school on their first day. Savannah spent some time away to attend a Taylor Swift concert as well as the US Open. Carson Daly was out for nearly a month, and Craig Melvin dipped out for a bit to go on vacation. But are any of their absences permanent?

Today - Savannah Guthrie and Hoda Kotb -YouTube
Today – Savannah Guthrie and Hoda Kotb -YouTube

Savannah Guthrie & Hoda Kotb announce a casting shakeup.

Fans can…


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The One Show announces shake-up as new presenter confirmed

The One Show has revealed that Roman Kemp will be a permanent host on the popular talk show, so fans will be seeing a shake-up over the coming weeks.

The programme has confirmed that Alex Jones will remain as the regular host on every episode of the weekday show and Roman Kemp and Jermaine Jenas will share hosting duties.


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