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She stated that they hoped that Richards leaving as host would have “reduced the interruption and internal troubles” that they experienced over the last couple of weeks, however included that “clearly has actually not taken place.”
Mike Richards is out as executive manufacturer of Jeopardy! and Wheel of Fortune.
Sony Pictures Television simply told staff. See the full note below.
It comes after an unstable couple of weeks for the long-running syndicated program, which saw Richards, who joined Jeopardy! as officer manufacturer in 2020, ousted as host after one day of production.
Suzanne Prete, EVP, Business and Strategy, Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy!, just sent an internal note to staff on these shows discussing that Richards would leave reliable right away with Embassy Rows Michael Davies concurring to help on an interim basis.
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Last week, the personnel and crew of the venerable game show were summoned for a Microsoft Teams meeting this morning, sources informed Deadline. Throughout this conference, the studio verified that he would continue as executive producer. Im writing to let you know that Mike will no longer be serving as EP of Wheel and Jeopardy! That clearly has not happened.
Due date comprehends that provided all that has transpired over the last few weeks, it was clear that Richards position as EP has actually been too compromised for him to effectively continue in that role. Its believed that provided he doesnt have the internal or external assistance that he requires to lead the team, his exit was in the best interests of the show.
Mayim Bialik, called earlier this month as host of the Jeopardy! primetime and spinoff series, will complete as host of the mothership syndicated program for a minimum of the next three weeks.
See the full note listed below:
Dear Team,
Im composing to let you know that Mike will no longer be serving as EP of Wheel and Jeopardy! That plainly has actually not taken place.
Michael Davies from Embassy Row has actually consented to assist with production on an interim basis till further notice. Michael and I will work together with all of you in the weeks ahead to make sure that production stays on schedule and we do not miss a beat as we head into the brand-new season.
I know this has been a challenging time for the entire team, and I wish to thank you all for your cooperation and professionalism over these last few weeks. As Ravi mentioned last week, I will be more included in the daily on our shows moving forward and I am eagerly anticipating working closely with all of you. Please do not think twice to connect if you need anything..
Sincerely,.
Suzanne.
Richards stepped down as host previously this month following a Ringer report about insensitive and sexist comments Richards had made towards his female co-hosts and visitors on The Randumb Show, a podcast he hosted in 2013 and 2014, in addition to shady remarks about Haitians and Jews.
Last week, the staff and team of the venerable game show were summoned for a Microsoft Teams conference this early morning, sources informed Deadline.
During this meeting, the studio verified that he would continue as executive producer. Yet, several Jeopardy! staffers who attended the conference stated that they had anticipated for him to step down as EP as the program is rebooting the search for a permanent host.