Mayim Bialik, Ken Jennings to split ‘Jeopardy!’ host job
July 28, 2022 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — “Jeopardy!” is giving itself two answers to the question of who gets to host the quiz show — Mayim Bialik and Ken Jennings.
Bialik and Jennings have been serving as rotating hosts since Mike Richards exited the show amid controversy after a short tenure as the late Alex Trebek's replacement.
Latest ‘Jeopardy!’ mega-champ’s win streak snapped at 23
May 7, 2022 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — The latest long-time champ on “Jeopardy!” has seen her winning streak end at 23 — by a single dollar.
Mattea Roach, a tutor from Toronto, earned $560,983 during her run on the game show.
First ‘Jeopardy!’ Gen Z super champ’s streak hits 19 games
April 29, 2022 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — Reigning “Jeopardy!” champion Mattea Roach represents a new generation of the quiz show's all-star players.
As of Friday, the 23-year-old Canadian has won 19 games and amassed $469,184 in prize money, putting her among the top 10 contestants for both consecutive victories and regular-season winnings in “Jeopardy!” history.
’Jeopardy! champion Amy Schneider’s history-making run ends
January 27, 2022 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — “Jeopardy!” champion Amy Schneider’s dazzling streak is over, snapped Wednesday by a Chicago librarian after 40 consecutive wins and nearly $1.4 million in prize money.
Schneider’s success put her in the ranks of Ken Jennings, who's serving as guest host, and the quiz show’s other all-time greats.
‘Jeopardy!’ stays with hosts Bialik, Jennings for the season
December 8, 2021 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — Mayim Bialik and Ken Jennings will continue as tag-team hosts of “Jeopardy!” through the rest of this season.
“We're so pleased to have such an excellent and experienced team in front of and behind the camera as we head into 2022!” producer Sony Pictures Television said Wednesday.
Matt Amodio’s history-making run on TV’s ‘Jeopardy!’ ends
October 12, 2021 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — All good things must come to an end and Matt Amodio's historic run on “Jeopardy!” did just that on Monday's show, leaving the Yale doctoral student with 38 wins and more than $1.5 million in prize money.
Yale student’s winning run on ‘Jeopardy!’ makes history
September 25, 2021 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Matt Amodio's historic run on “Jeopardy!” has now netted him more than $1 million in non-tournament play, making him the third person in the show's history to pass that mark.
The only other contestants to win more than $1 million in regular season games are Ken Jennings, whose 74-game streak netted $2,520,700, and James Holzhauer, who earned $2,462,216 over 32 victories.
Mayim Bialik’s ‘Jeopardy!’ goal: maintaining its integrity
September 23, 2021 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — Mayim Bialik knew she’d be busy around this time of year, but not this busy.
Besides starting production on a new season of Fox's sitcom “Call Me Kat,” Bialik was recalled to duty as a “Jeopardy!” guest host — the result of the quiz show's publicly messy effort to replace the late Alex Trebek.
‘Jeopardy!’ hosts: Bialik, Ken Jennings will finish 2021
September 16, 2021 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Mayim Bialik and Ken Jennings will split “Jeopardy!” hosting duties for the remainder of 2021.
Sony Pictures Television announced the plan Thursday, the same week that episodes filmed by ousted host Mike Richards are airing.
‘Jeopardy!’ champ Matt Amodio’s analytic style is a winner
August 12, 2021 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — Amid the ruckus over the new host of “Jeopardy!”, contestant Matt Amodio has methodically scooped up resounding victories and a place in the quiz show’s hall of fame.
As of Thursday, the Yale University doctoral candidate in computer science had $547,600 in 17 games, winning in such decisive fashion — and with nervy bets — that runaway games were not uncommon.
‘Jeopardy!’ producer Richards named host; role for Bialik
August 11, 2021 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — After weeks of guest hosts on “Jeopardy!” that included celebrities from TV, sports and journalism, the daily syndicated quiz show chose its executive producer, Mike Richards, as the successor to beloved host Alex Trebek.
The unanswered ‘Jeopardy!’ question: Who’s the new host?
June 10, 2021 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — “Jeopardy!” needed a host, and Lucille Ball had an enthusiastic suggestion for creator Merv Griffin: The smooth-voiced, debonair emcee of the “High Rollers” game show.
Jackpot: New archives will preserve history of game shows
June 9, 2021 GMTROCHESTER, N.Y. (AP) — It's a jackpot for game show fans.
The Strong National Museum of Play on Wednesday announced the creation of the National Archives of Game Show History, to be stocked with scripts, props, set designs and other materials collected from game show performers, writers and executives.
Katie Couric, Mayim Bialik to be ‘Jeopardy!’ guest hosts
January 13, 2021 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — Katie Couric, Mayim Bialik, Aaron Rodgers and journalist Bill Whitaker are among the future guest hosts who will fill in for the late Alex Trebek on “Jeopardy...
Champion Ken Jennings will be first interim ‘Jeopardy!’ host
November 28, 2020 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — “Jeopardy!” record-holder Ken Jennings will be the first in a series of interim hosts replacing Alex Trebek when the show resumes production next Monday...
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Many pay tribute to late ‘Jeopardy!’ host Alex Trebek
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No rematch for ‘Jeopardy’ mega-champion Ken Jennings
January 16, 2020 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Here's one thing “Jeopardy!” fans can bet on after a gripping “Greatest of All Time” tournament: there won't be a rematch.
“I'm out,” said Ken Jennings, the veteran who beat young hotshot James Holzhauer and Brad Rutter to take a $1 million prize in the tournament that stretched out over four entertaining nights on ABC's prime-time schedule.
For ‘Jeopardy’ fans, Ken Jennings is the greatest
January 15, 2020 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Being bold paid off for new “Jeopardy!” mega-champion Ken Jennings, while it didn't for his opponents...
Trebek: ‘Jeopardy!’ retirement isn’t imminent despite cancer
January 9, 2020 GMTPASADENA, Calif. (AP) — The brief farewell that Alex Trebek says will close his final “Jeopardy!” episode isn't on the horizon...
Trebek interview points to viewer interest in ’Jeopardy!″
January 7, 2020 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — If you judge by viewer interest in ABC's interview with Alex Trebek, the upcoming “World Series” of “Jeopardy...
‘Jeopardy!’ titans compete for $1 million, ‘Greatest’ title
January 3, 2020 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — The Super Bowl is weeks away, but for “Jeopardy!” addicts the big game is here: All-time top money winners Brad Rutter, Ken Jennings and James Holzhauer are facing off for ultimate bragging rights...
All-time ‘Jeopardy!’ champs to vie for share of $1.5 million
November 19, 2019 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — The three top money winners in “Jeopardy!” history will vie for a share of $1.5 million in January...
Man or cyborg? ‘Jeopardy!’ champ passes $1 million mark
April 24, 2019 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — There's no truth to the rumor that James Holzhauer is a cyborg created to be the perfect