Will Maïm Bialik hosting another game show again after parting ways with “Jeopardy!” » ?
That’s what many fans want to know, especially after the cancellation of “The Big Bang Theory” alum’s sitcom “Call Me Kat.”
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Mayim Bialik was “very satisfied” with her time on “Jeopardy!” »
While promoting an appearance on “Night Court,” Mayim Bialik praised the “special” experience of hosting “Jeopardy!” and answered if she would ever host another game show in the future.
“The time I spent Danger! “It was so sacred and so special, and I have immense respect for our writers – obviously my support for the writers’ strike showed that,” she said. The Hollywood Reporter when they asked her if she would consider hosting another game show.
“So, for me, it was a really special opportunity to be a part of such an iconic show and such an iconic piece of game show history,” she continued. “I feel very satisfied with my time there and I miss it a lot. I loved being there.
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From the looks of it, the “Blossom” child star is happy with the hosting experience she had and isn’t looking to take on any new hosting duties in the near future.
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Mayim Bialik left “Jeopardy!” » Hosting tasks are overdue in December 2023
In December 2023, Mayim Bialik announced that she and “Jeopardy!” had parted ways, leaving Ken Jennings as solo host.
“As the holidays begin in Hollywood, I have news from Jeopardy!”, she wrote in the caption of a brief Instagram job. “Sony has informed me that I will no longer host the syndicated version of Jeopardy!”
“I am incredibly honored to have been nominated for a Primetime Emmy for Animation this year and am deeply grateful for the opportunity to be a part of the Jeopardy! family,” she said. continued. “For all of you who have supported me throughout this incredible journey and to the fans, contestants, writers, staff and crew of America’s Favorite Quiz Show, thank you.”
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‘Peril!’ Decides to continue with a single host
Shortly after, the message “Jeopardy!” » The Instagram account took to social media to make its own statement, praising Bialik’s contributions to the show following the longtime host’s passing Alex Trebek.
“Mayim Bialik announced that she will no longer host the syndicated version of Jeopardy!” they wrote in a brief Instagram statement.
“We have made the decision to have a host on the syndicated show next season to maintain continuity for our viewers, and Ken Jennings will be the sole host of the syndicated show Jeopardy!,” they continued. “We are truly grateful for all of Mayim’s contributions to Jeopardy!, and we look forward to continuing to work with her on primetime specials.”
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Ken Jennings said Mayim Bialik’s exit took him ‘off guard’
Current host Ken Jenningswhich also hosts the spin-off “Celebrity Jeopardy!” », did not make a statement on social networks. Instead, he addressed the situation in an interview with The Hollywood Reporter published in December 2023.
“It took me by surprise, because I loved working with my Mayim and I will miss her. I can’t speak to his decision-making process or his opinions on this,” he said at the time. “But for my part, I’m just a fan of Jeopardy! and I am always delighted to welcome them when they call on me. I feel extremely fortunate to have been considered for this position as a non-broadcaster.
“It’s a little weird trying to bring a former contestant back as host, and I’ve obviously been learning as I go. But I loved growing up with Jeopardy! where Alex was the host of this show for almost 38 years, and people kind of felt like he was part of their family, and it’s impossible to fill those shoes,” he said. continued. “But it’s such an honor and I hope I look forward to another 37 years of doing it, when I’m a very, very old man.”
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Mayim Bialik still has her podcast
During her January 2025 interview with THR, Bialik revealed that she is still hard at work on her podcast, Mayim Bialik’s Breakdown, which is now in its fourth year.
“We started at a time when mental illness was kind of like, ooh, should we talk about this? Now everyone is talking about it,” she said. “So we continue to talk about it, expand our audience and also understand how the events that are happening in the media, the events that are happening in our climate , have an impact on our mental health and our physical health.”