How long will Ken Jennings host Jeopardy?
The game show Jeopardy! has announced that actress Mayim Bialik and previous winner Ken Jennings will co-host the program through the end of 2021.
Is Ken Jennings permanent host on Jeopardy?
Jennings is one of two hosts set to take the Jeopardy! gig until the end of 2021. He’s picking up from Mayim Bialik, who’s been hosting since the Mike Richards controversy had the former EP step down as permanent host. At this moment, Jennings has not been announced as the permanent Jeopardy! host.
How much does Mayim Bialik make per episode of Jeopardy?
But in 2017, thanks to the generosity of the five core stars of the show, who agreed to take a $100,000 pay cut, Bialik and co-star Melissa Rauch both received a significant pay raise to $450,000 per episode, or approximately $10 million per season for the final two seasons.
Is Mayim Bialik still hosting Jeopardy?
Mayim Bialik’s time hosting weekday Jeopardy! episodes has come to an end. While folks can still expect to see The Big Bang Theory actress host specials for the quiz show in the new year, it’s now time for Jeopardy! prodigy Ken Jennings to take his turn at the lectern.