Mayim Bialik quits as 'Jeopardy!' host in last week of filming to support writers strike
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: 'Jeopardy!' has quietly gained traction due to the originality of the game show and the charming personalities of its hosts. Speaking of game shows, America's favorite host Mayim Bialik has waved the white flag for the show and has taken herself out of hosting duties. Her exit came rather suddenly and is directly related to the Writers Guild of America strike.
The 'Big Bang Theory' actress is showing solidarity with the writers by quitting 'Jeopardy!' Bialik has reportedly decided against hosting the final week of filming for the 39th season and is expected to continue production on the final episodes of the season. The final episodes of the season are scheduled to be filmed May 16-19 at the Sony Pictures facility in Culver City, California.
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Ken Jennings might be riding solo for a while
Production has yet to find a replacement for Mayim and it looks like Ken Jennings, who fans love and adore, will take over as host and run the show on his own for a while. Originally, Mayim was supposed to finish the regular season by the summer, but things took a turn and now Ken Jennings will lead the contestants on his own. The former host spent a long time away from the game show to film her own sitcom 'Call Me Kat,' which was recently canceled on Fox after 3 seasons. The reason for the cancelation was falling ratings and a massive decline in the comedy portion of the show.
What is WGA strike about?
The Writers Guild of America strike officially began on May 2 after a common ground could not be found for a new three-year film contract with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP). Many writers from many well-known production and streaming companies like CBS, Netflix, Paramount, and HBO, have come together for the protest. The number seems to be around 11,000. The strike has affected many talk shows like, 'The View' and 'Live with Kelly and Mark.' The writers aren't the only ones standing in solidarity for the strike, Drew Barrymore also took off last minute from hosting the 2023 MTV Movie & TV Awards. In other news, Mayim has joined several notable actors, including Rob Lowe, Natasha Lyonne, and Jon Cryer, and talk show hosts who have since voiced their opinion about the strike.