New ‘Jeopardy’ Host Quits on His 1st Day After Offensive Comments Surface

Mike Richards has stepped down as the new “Jeopardy!” host, just nine days after he was tapped as the surprise replacement for the beloved Alex Trebek, who died of pancreatic cancer last year. Richards, the show’s executive producer, became embroiled in controversy after it was revealed he had made insensitive remarks about women, Jews and homeless people, among others, on a podcast he hosted. Earlier this week, he issued an apology about the comments. The show will return to rotating guest hosts.