Mike Richards Out As 'Jeopardy!' Host After Past Scrutinized

Mike Richards Out As 'Jeopardy!' Host After Past Scrutinized

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Interactive Video

Journalism, Business, Other

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

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Alex Trebek will not host Jeopardy. Mike Richard, who was named the permanent host, resigned less than two weeks later due to allegations of misconduct. Sony released an unclear statement about the situation. The search for a new host continues.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was initially considered to host Jeopardy after Alex Trebek?

A random contestant

Alex Trebek

Sony

Mike Richard

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How long did Mike Richard remain as the permanent host before stepping down?

Less than a week

A year

Less than two weeks

A month

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the nature of Sony's statement regarding Mike Richard's resignation?

Very clear

Unclear

Nonexistent

Detailed

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What surfaced against Mike Richard that affected his position?

Financial issues

Health problems

Lack of experience

Allegations of misconduct

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Mike Richard's status before the allegations surfaced?

He was the frontrunner for the host position

He was a producer

He was a guest host

He was a contestant