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Mayim Bialik attends the 2022 Fox Upfront on May 16, 2022, in New York City. She will no longer appear as a host on the syndicated version of Jeopardy!

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Mayim Bialik is out as a 'Jeopardy!' host, leaving longtime champ Ken Jennings to solo

9:49am December 16, 2023

by Willem Marx

Earlier this year, the former Big Bang Theory actor had stopped appearing on the popular game show show after declaring her support for the Hollywood writers' strike.

Previous winner Ken Jennings will permanently host Jeopardy! episodes from September through December, while actress Mayim Bialik will host the show from January on.

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'Jeopardy!' says Mayim Bialik and Ken Jennings will split the host job

11:58am July 28, 2022

by Ayana Archie

Bialik is a neuroscientist and former star of The Big Bang Theory. Jennings is a former Jeopardy! contestant who went on an unmatched 74-game winning streak and was a consulting producer on the show.

Ken Jennings, a 74-time champion of the popular quiz show, will be the first interim guest for the late Alex Trebek, and the show will try other guest hosts before naming a permanent replacement.

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Ken Jennings: Who Is 1st 'Jeopardy!' Guest Host?

11:36am November 24, 2020

by Vanessa Romo

"There will only ever be one Alex Trebek, but I'm honored to be helping Jeopardy! out with this in January," said Jennings, one of the show's all-time top winners.

Professional sports gambler and Jeopardy! champion James Holzhauer sounds a siren before the start of an NHL playoff game between the San Jose Sharks and the Vegas Golden Knights in April.

Spoiler Alert: There's A New 'Jeopardy' Champion In Town

10:14pm June 03, 2019

by Richard Gonzales

Champion James Holzhauer's winning streak ends at 32 games in Monday's viewing. He won more than $2.4 million, the second highest winner in regular-season play.