The professional sports gambler celebrated the television producer’s exit from the popular game show and scrutinized his previous comments and his position at Sony network.
Former “Jeopardy!”James Holzhauer, the champion, took to Twitter on Tuesday, August 31st to express his opinions on Mike Richards’ departure. Tweet:
“Do I think Mike Richards’ podcast comments were appropriate for polite society? No.”
James Holzhauer backstage, 2019 NHL Awards, Mandalay Bay Event Center, June 19, 2019, Las Vegas, Nevada. Next picture: Mike Richards smiling and raising his arms | Photo: Getty Images and Instagram/@mrichtv
Holzhauer continued: “But did he deserve the benefit of the doubt for the job he did running ‘Jeopardy’? Also, no.”After his comments, the 37-year-old posted a GIF “Ding Dong the Witch Is Dead” The fantasy movie “The Wizards of Oz.”
Suzanne Pete, executive vice president of strategy and business. “Jeopardy!” “Wheel of Fortune,” announced the news of Richard’s departure in a letter sent to staff – noting that the television personality’s exit was “effective immediately.”
This announcement is made after Richards, who was the show’s new host, resigned amid a number of scandals. Pete penned the letter stating the network believed with Richards stepping down; it would ease the tension in the studio.
“We had hoped that when Mike stepped down from the host position at ‘Jeopardy!’ It would have reduced the chaos and internal problems we all have experienced over the last few weeks. She stated, “That clearly hasn’t happened.” Submitted.
Do I think Mike Richards’s podcast comments were appropriate for polite society? No. But did he deserve the benefit of the doubt for the job he did running Jeopardy? Also no
— James Holzhauer (@James_Holzhauer) August 31, 2021
Richards was set to become the show’s next permanent host, replacing Alex Trebek, who passed away in 2020 after serving as host for over three decades.
After The Ringer published an August 18 story that revealed the truth about his situation, calls for him to be fired began. Sexist comments The “Divided” A podcast host was interviewed several years ago.
Additional lawsuits stemming from his tenure producing were also filed. “The Price Is Right” that included accusations of sexist behavior also influenced people to insist that he should be disqualified as Trekbek’s successor.
Holzhauer was not alone in his joy at his death. Game show fans took to Twitter to express their gratitude. One Twitter user Tweet. “About time. Sony has absolutely botched this whole process. Dragged out a crisis much longer than it needed to be.”
One claimed that Richards fans had asked the network to pick LeVar Burton over Richards, and that these are the results of the network’s poor decision.
Actor Burton was among the guest hosts for the show who was thought to be a frontrunner for the position. Third user Noted. “So that Mike Richards guy is fired from ‘Jeopardy!’ so we can all go back to not having heard of him.”