Mayim Bialik has been missing from Jeopardy! since May, but fans hoped to see her back soon. The TV vet has some disappointing news.
Fans have had questions about Bialik’s time as host of the popular quiz show for some time now, but Sony has been extremely quiet. That is until now. It’s time to find out whether The Big Bang Theory actress will return as host of the syndicated Jeopardy!
Why Did Mayim Bialik Stop Hosting Jeopardy!?
After the death of Alex Trebek, a search for a permanent new Jeopardy! hosted started. Mayim Bialik impressed fans of the series as host, and she ended up as one of the new hosts. This was alongside former champion of the series, Ken Jennings. The two switched back and forth after summer 2022, and the switch worked for the ratings. There were zero differences in the linear ratings, making it clear that both hosts had the backing of the people. That was until May 2023, according to TVLine.
As the writers went on strike, Bialik chose to step aside from her hosting duties in solidarity. That continued throughout the summer, but then the WGA strike came to an end. Fans wondered when she would return to hosting duties. Even more questions arose as when Season 40 was confirmed, only Jennings was announced as the host. What would this mean for the first female host of the series? Sony remained silent throughout all of this. That silence has come to an end, and it may not be surprising after Jennings replaced Bialik as the host of Celebrity Jeopardy!, too.
Is Mayim Bialik Returning to Jeopardy!?
The Blossom actress took to social media to share the update. It is bad news for fans of hers who wanted to see her back as the host of the series. She will definitely not be returning, and this is not her decision. Sony chose not to see her come back to the hosting stand.
Jeopardy! announcement. pic.twitter.com/F0RgIWpg0G
— Mayim Bialik (@missmayim) December 16, 2023
Comments are not open on the post for fans to share their thoughts, but there will be many disappointed fans as Mayim showed her genuine interest in the contestants and the game show. This helps to keep the focus on the announcement rather than having some arguments in the comments on social media and is arguably a good move on Bialik’s part. More so, in the post, she shared the honor of hosting the series and her love for the Primetime Emmy nomination she received. Now fans will look out for whether she wins this considering the aftermath of her losing the gig.
It is not clear if the decision to let Bialik go was due to her decision to stand in solidarity with the writers back in May. Finally, the 48-year-old actress kept the post to the facts and refused to speculate, following her personality in everything else that she does.
Will you miss Mayim as the host? Let us know and stay tuned with TV Shows Ace for more Jeopardy! news.
