New ‘Jeopardy!’ Host Mike Richards Quits Before First Episode Airs

“It has become clear that moving forward as host would be too much of a distraction for our fans and not the right move for the show,” he said in a note to colleagues.

Laura Bradley 

Senior Entertainment Reporter

Published Aug. 20 2021 10:20AM EDT 

Laura Bradley

Senior Entertainment Reporter

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