'Jeopardy!' names Mayim Bialik and Ken Jennings everlasting co-hosts

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It gained’t precisely be a day by day double, however “Jeopardy!” has determined that two hosts are higher than one.

Producers for the beloved recreation present have determined to maintain former “Large Bang Concept” star Mayim Bialik and champ Ken Jennings in place as “Jeopardy” hosts for the foreseeable future, with the pair splitting duties.

Bialik and Jennings started co-hosting in 2021, following the 2020 demise of longtime host Alex Trebek and subsequent in depth – and fraught – seek for a brand new host.

“I write right now with the thrilling information that we have now closed and signed offers with Mayim Bialik and Ken Jennings to be the hosts of Jeopardy! shifting ahead,” govt producer Michael Davies introduced in a press release Wednesday on the present’s web site. “In Mayim and Ken, we have now two excellent hosts at first of their Jeopardy! internet hosting careers who join with their very own distinctive fanbases, new followers, and the normal Jeopardy! viewer.”

Jennings will host as the brand new season begins in September, in addition to act as host for the Second Likelihood competitors and Match of Champions, the announcement mentioned.

Bialik, who additionally at the moment stars on FOX’s “Name Me Kat,” will host “Movie star Jeopardy!” on ABC in primetime and can host the primary present for a time frame starting in January.

“The present plan is to have her host a few new tournaments in addition to the Jeopardy! Nationwide School Championship and as many weeks as she will handle along with her different primetime dedication to ‘Name Me Kat,’” the announcement mentioned. “We all know you worth consistency, so we won't flip flop the hosts always and can preserve you knowledgeable concerning the internet hosting schedule.”

Davies added: “Mayim and Ken are each terribly proficient and easily beautiful people. They assist the workers and one another. They love and respect this establishment of a tv program. In return, the workers and I are honored to work alongside them.”