Mike Richards, Mayim Bialik Named Next Jeopardy! Hosts

Sony Pictures Television taps two people to step in for the late Alex Trebek

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For the first time in Jeopardy! history, two hosts will take the helm of the hit game show, following Alex Trebek’s death last year.

Sony Pictures Television tapped Mike Richards, the show’s executive producer, as the host of the nightly syndicated show, and actress Mayim Bialik will anchor primetime and spin-off specials of Jeopardy!

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Richards will start Season 38 as host, with new episodes premiering Sept. 13. Bialik will become the host of new spin-off series, beginning with Jeopardy! National College Championship on ABC.

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