Producers of the beloved game show have decided to keep former Big Bang Theory star Mayim Bialik and champion Ken Jennings in place as Jeopardy hosts for the foreseeable future, with the pair splitting the duties.
Bialik and Jennings began co-hosting in 2021 following the death of longtime host Alex Trebek in 2020 and the ensuing lengthy — and busy — search for a new host.
“I am writing today with the exciting news that we have finalized and signed Mayim Bialik and Ken Jennings to host Jeopardy! moving forward,” executive producer Michael Davis announced in a statement Wednesday on the show’s website. “In Mayim and Ken, we have two exceptional hosts early in their Jeopardy! hosting careers who connect with their own unique fan bases, new fans and the traditional Jeopardy! viewer.”
Jennings will host as the new season begins in September, as well as act as host for the Second Chance and Tournament of Champions, the release said.
Bialik, who also currently stars on FOX’s “Call Me Kat,” will host “Celebrity Jeopardy!” on ABC in primetime and will host the main show for a time slot beginning in January.
“The current plan is for her to host several new tournaments as well as Jeopardy! National College Championship and as many weeks as she can fill with her other primetime commitment with “Call Me Kat,” the release said. “We know you value consistency, so we won’t be rotating hosts constantly and will keep you updated on the hosting schedule.”
Davies added: “Both Mayim and Ken are extremely talented and just wonderful people. They support the staff and each other. They love and respect this institution of a television program. In return, the staff and I are honored to work alongside them.”
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