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Here’s what vocal – and local – fans are saying about the ‘Jeopardy!’ host decision

None seemed happy with Sony’s decision to hire “Jeopardy!” executive producer Mike Richards as permanent host of the show.

Photo by Daytime Emmy Awards 2021 via Getty Images, Carol Kaelson/Jeopardy Productions, Inc. via AP
In this screenshot released on June 25, Mike Richards (left) accepts the award for Outstanding Game Show for "Jeopardy!" during the 48th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards broadcast on June 25, 2021. In this image provided by Jeopardy Productions, Inc., guest host Mayim Bialik appears on the set of "Jeopardy!"

By Lauren Daley, The Boston Globe

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One glance at Twitter Wednesday spelled out a clear reaction: No.

No matter who you were cheering for, no one seemed happy with Sony’s decision to hire “Jeopardy!” executive producer Mike Richards as permanent host of the show.

Actor and neuroscientist Mayim Bialik — a fan favorite many hoped would get the full-time job — will serve as something of a special events host, taking the podium for “Jeopardy!” prime-time events and spinoff series.

Support for the decision has been hard to find online — it even got the “My fall plans/Delta”-meme treatment.

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