Being the presenter of Jeopardy! is no simple task; the show’s veteran host Alex Trebek left huge gaps to fill after his passing in 2020. Producers revealed that Ken Jennings and Mayim Bialik accepted the challenge and agreed to split the responsibilities as alternating hosts in July 2022. Jennings has been in charge of this season since the launch in September 2022, but on February 20, Bialik will take over as presenter of the High School Reunion Tournament of Champions. Fans are already asking when there will be another exchange, although it may not be until the following season. Continue reading to learn how long Jennings might be out.
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Jennings might not return until September.
In conjunction with the start of the High School Reunion Tournament of Champions on Monday, Jennings’ final episode will show tonight, February 17. According to the show’s official website, the tournament lasts for three weeks and ends on March 9.
Jennings will be taking a break while Bialik grills the competitors; according to The U.S. Sun, this hiatus may last the rest of the season. Bialik is overdue for some time in the spotlight because she hasn’t hosted a regular show this year (she has been presenting Celebrity Jeopardy).
According to the source, Bialik might potentially be a regular for the remainder of Season 39, which ends on July 28. As a result, Jennings wouldn’t make a comeback until the start of Season 40 in September 2023.
Although there hasn’t been a formal statement regarding when the hosts would swap once more, some people are more optimistic than others. According to the Twitter account @IsKenHosting, Jennings might really come back on March 10—after the high school competition is over—and host through April 14.
Jeopardy! has not responded to Best Life’s request for confirmation of Jennings’ comeback date.
Some fans aren’t thrilled with Bialik’s return.
Bialik’s return date was delayed owing to scheduling issues with her sitcom Call Me Kat, producer Sarah Whitcomb Foss said on a Jan. 9 episode of the Inside Jeopardy! podcast. Bialik was originally scheduled to resume hosting duties in January.
“We are aware that the topic of our hosting schedule has generated a lot of discussion. In the upcoming months, we want to let you know when you may see Ken and Mayim “She spoke. “Not because either host didn’t want to be on the show as much as possible; it was just a matter of scheduling. Mayim is a very active person. Her return makes us happy.”
On one of the show’s Facebook posts, however, viewers quickly expressed their disgust at Bialik, with some labelling her “unwatchable” and “condescending.”
“Can’t believe Mayim will soon take Ken’s place! I DEFINITELY will not watch, “Someone commented. “She has a theatrical smile that is so distracting and irritating. In his [seamless] presentation, Ken disappears. He feels to me most like having Alex back! Why are these producers flawed? Guys, if it ain’t broke…”
Others are upset that they have to watch the High School Reunion Tournament.
Along with criticising Bialik, other supporters also had negative things to say about the next competition. In this first-of-its-kind competition, 27 previous Teen Tournament competitors are taking part. The winner will get a $100,000 reward and a place in the Tournament of Champions in 2023.
The Jeopardy! Facebook page received a comment that stated, “I can’t believe they will spend 14 days on the high school reunion tournament,” according to The U.S. Sun. “Way too long for a tournament that few people are interested in.”
Another fan criticised the “easier” questions that were given to the high school and college competitors, and another even referred to the competition as “the least intriguing of all the tournaments.”
Sources say that neither host is as “thrilling” as Trebek.
The majority of the fans’ hostility may be directed towards Bialik, but not everyone wants Jennings to return. One supporter referred to him as “snarky” and claimed they preferred Bialik’s hosting approach. However, sources tell Radar that neither can compete with Trebek when compared to him.
According to an insider, “Seeing Alex live was a tremendous event for the fans of the show.” The live performance of Ken and Mayim just isn’t as exciting! Even though Jeopardy! allegedly offers complimentary seats in an effort to pique interest, according to their claims, “no one wants to go.”
Added by another source “The difficulty of attending the show is a contributing factor in the issue. Five days prior to the taping, you must contact to confirm your free tickets. The day of filming can then last for about four hours.”
Radar was informed by additional sources, however, that these rumours are “false.”
