‘Jeopardy!’ Mayim Bialik Behind The Scenes Drama With Crew?
Is behind the scenes drama between Mayim Bialik and the Jeopardy! crew the real reason why she didn’t last as a co-host? She was chosen to co-host the hit game show alongside Ken Jennings when Alex Trebek passed. Yet, she was let go at the end of 2023. So, were there private conflicts and struggles that caused her exit? Keep reading for more details.
Jeopardy! Mayim Bialik Behind The Scenes Drama With Crew?
When it was time to pass the torch from Alex Trebek, a new Jeopardy! host had to be found. Many people auditioned for the job and there was a lot of talent. Of course, the competition was tight and viewers had their favorites. In the end, longtime champion, Ken Jennings was selected. He was not the only one as actress and neuroscientist, Mayim Bialik was chosen as the co-host. Viewers were interested to see how the dynamic would be with each of them and they seemed to prefer Ken over Mayim.
When the writer’s strike occurred in 2023, Mayim stepped down leaving Ken as the sole host. Then, the SAG-AFTRA strike followed and it appeared she would be gone for some time. It then became clear they did not need two hosts any longer and viewers were just fine having Ken Jennings. Mayim was let go at the end of 2023 though the show hoped she would return for special occasions. Now, it seems there may have been more to her exit than just her absence. According to Monsters & Critics, Mayim was very difficult to work with.
An insider explained that Mayim Bialik did not get along with the crew or the executives at the show. In fact, they preferred to not even deal wth her. Therefore, this could have been the reason she was easily let go:
“They were always more comfortable dealing with Mayim’s representatives instead of Mayim herself. And Mayim’s personality is no-nonsense – she’s not somebody you can win over with a lavish lunch at Soho House or something.”
Mayim also was working on other projects aside from Jeopardy! Therefore, she did not spend much time at the studio and “didn’t fit in well.” The Call Me Kat star also did not make friends “on the crew or among the Sony executives.”
Ken Jennings Made It Easy
It may not have worked for Mayim Bialik but Ken Jennings seemed to make it look easy. He was lucky as he had the experience as a longtime contestant and champion on Jeopardy! The insider believed that was Mayim’s downfall:
“That’s another place where Ken has an edge because he’s spent so many years associated with the show. He has real supporters inside the organization that Mayim simply never did.”
Aside from these details, Mayim also allegedly did not want to share the hosting gig. Rather, she wanted it all to herself. However, that was not going to happen so ties were cut. Again, fans have grown to love and respect Ken as a host though they were skeptical at first. For many, it was hard to get used to Mayim as they felt she was not invested in the contestants.
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