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Mayim Bialik ‘kissing up to' Jeopardy! bosses to snatch hosting gig from Ken Jennings, sources claim

'Mayim's determined to get the prime-time show all to herself and feels she's better qualified than Ken ever was,' sources reportedly said

BY DIVYA KISHORE

UPDATED MAR 20, 2023

Mayim Bialik reportedly does not want Ken Jennings to host 'Jeopardy!' (Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images)

CULVER CITY, CALIFORNIA: Mayim Bialik has reportedly changed her game and is trying to be likable to become the permanent host of 'Jeopardy!' Currently, Bialik and Ken Jennings divide their hosting duties between them after Alex Trebek, who hosted the game show from 1984 to 2020, died in November 2020 because of cancer.

Sources told Radar Online, “Mayim's determined to get the prime-time show all to herself and feels she's better qualified than Ken ever was. Her Celebrity Jeopardy is doing well, and she's buoyed by the fact she got those great ratings.”

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‘She has a compliment for everyone’

Sources reportedly said, “Mayim's kissing up to bosses and even the lowliest production assistants to win favor. She has a compliment for everyone these days. She's also doing other things, like changing up her hairdo and adding brighter, peppier wardrobes,” adding, “It's paying off because her co-workers are liking her better. She just has to win over Ken's fans, but they're a tough bunch.”

Mayim Bialik attends Vanity Fair and Lancôme Celebrate The Future Of Hollywood, at Mother Wolf, on March 24, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Phillip Faraone/Getty Images for Vanity Fair) — Mayim Bialik attends Vanity Fair and Lancôme Celebrate The Future Of Hollywood, at Mother Wolf, on March 24, 2022 in Los Angeles, California (Photo by Phillip Faraone/Getty Images for Vanity Fair)

Earlier, fans of 'Jeopardy!' expressed their frustration against the 47-year-old actress. They also did not seem happy after it was revealed that Jennings would not be hosting the quiz competition during the summer. An announcement, as per Fox News, said, “Ken Jennings will be back on March 10 and then he will continue the rest of his syndicated run which will take us through April 28. Then Mayim will take over on May 1 and she’ll take us all the way through the summer.”

Ken Jennings poses in this undated handout photo. Jennings finally lost on Jeopardy after becoming the biggest money winner in TV game show history, earning $2,520,700 over a 74-game run. The show was broadcast on November 30. (Photo by Jeopardy Productions via Getty Images) — Ken Jennings poses in this undated handout photo. Jennings finally lost on Jeopardy after becoming the biggest money winner in TV game show history, earning $2,520,700 over a 74-game run. The show was broadcast on November 30 (Photo by Jeopardy Productions via Getty Images)

‘Please fire Mayim Bialik’

Netizens too seem to be sick of Bialik. A user tweeted, “Mayim Bialik seems to show a self imbued sense of superiority and it is a real turn off. I would like to see Ken Jennings as the sole Jeopardy host during the prime time hour.” The second user wrote, “@Jeopardy Mayim again? Please fire Mayim Bialik & bring back Ken Jennings!!!!”

@Jeopardy
Mayim Bialik seems to show a self imbued sense of superiority and it is a real turn off. I would like to see Ken Jennings as the sole Jeopardy host during the prime time hour.
— Shirley C (@Shirley44554153) February 22, 2023

@Jeopardy Mayim again? Please fire Mayim Bialik & bring back Ken Jennings!!!!
— Thomas Forgione (@DelrayTom) February 21, 2023

1st Celebrity Jeopardy Ratings Are In After Fans Threatened Boycott Earlier In The Summer Over Mayim Bialik

I Can't Watch Celebrity Jeopardy Mayim Bialik Is The Most Annoying Person On TV Along With The Kardashians. I Enjoy Ken Jennings But No One Will Replace Alex Trebek!
— Johnsonvenida3 (@johnsonvenida3) October 3, 2022

Mayim Bialik speaks onstage during the 27th Annual Critics Choice Awards at Fairmont Century Plaza on March 13, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty Images for Critics Choice Association) — Mayim Bialik speaks onstage during the 27th Annual Critics Choice Awards at Fairmont Century Plaza on March 13, 2022 in Los Angeles, California (Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty Images for Critics Choice Association)

A third one shared, “1st Celebrity Jeopardy Ratings Are In After Fans Threatened Boycott Earlier In The Summer Over Mayim Bialik I Can't Watch Celebrity Jeopardy Mayim Bialik Is The Most Annoying Person On TV Along With The Kardashians. I Enjoy Ken Jennings But No One Will Replace Alex Trebek!” A fourth one said, “Jeopardy advertisers - Some of don't watch the show when Mayim Bialik is the host. You are wasting your money trying to reach us.”

Jeopardy advertisers - Some of don't watch the show when Mayim Bialik is the host. You are wasting your money trying to reach us.
— Bridge Burner (@MikeLaForge3) March 17, 2023

Mayim Bialik is a horrible Jeopardy host. Absolutely terrible at her job
— Jack Ryan (@hooyahemt007) March 16, 2023

I love Mayim Bialik as an actress, but she just isn't nearly as good as Ken Jennings on @Jeopardy. Disappointed to hear she will be hosting most of the summer.
— Susan Ethridge (@SusanLEthridge) March 13, 2023

“Mayim Bialik is a horrible Jeopardy host. Absolutely terrible at her job,” another declared. Another netizen remarked, “I love Mayim Bialik as an actress, but she just isn't nearly as good as Ken Jennings on @Jeopardy. Disappointed to hear she will be hosting most of the summer.” “I like all of the contestants on the high school reunion Jeopardy; they’re all likable. But I prefer Ken Jennings’ hosting style over Mayim Bialik’s,” another person added.

I like all of the contestants on the high school reunion Jeopardy; they’re all likable. But I prefer Ken Jennings’ hosting style over Mayim Bialik’s.
— Valerie #StandWithUkraine (@hellocldwrld) March 10, 2023

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