Ken Jennings breaks the silence on "Jeopardy!" By Mayim Bialik. Exit
The remaining host said that the decision "had devoid of it".
After two years of sharing of accommodation tasks with Ken Jennings ,, Mayim Bialik announced on December 15 that she do not hesitate unionized Danger! The news came after a year during which Bialik was mainly far from the podium. In May, the actor left his solidarity accommodation duties with the Writers Guild of America (WGA) strike, and she returned after the summer break during the shooting in August in August , or when the WGA strike ended in September. 27. Bialik and Danger! The two made statements on the release of the 48 -year -old program, and now Jennings also shared his reflections on the issue.
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December 15, Bialik posted on Instagram that she was no longer co-animating the daily and unionized version of Danger! .
"As the holidays start in Hollywood, I have Danger! The news, "she wrote." Sony informed me that I will no longer host the unionized version of Danger! I am incredibly honored to have been nominated for an Emmy during prime time for accommodation this year and I am deeply grateful for the opportunity to have been part of the Danger! family. For all those who supported me throughout this incredible journey and fans, competitors, writers, staff and crew of the favorite quiz program of America, thank you. ""
While Bialik mentioned the unionized version of the program in particular, it had already been established that it would not host the season during Jeopardy of celebrity! , who is hosted by Jennings.
Regarding the release of Bialik, a spokesperson for Danger! Said previously Better life "Mayim Bialik has announced that she would no longer host the unionized version of Danger! We have made the decision to have a host for the unionized show next season to maintain the continuity of our viewers, and Ken Jennings will be the only host for union Danger! We are really grateful to all Mayim's contributions to Danger! , and we hope to continue working with her on specials during great listening hours. ""
In a new interview with The Hollywood Reporter ,, Jennings has now broken his silence Leaving Bialik Danger! , and becoming the only host of the unionized show.
"It took me off guard because I liked to work with my mayim and I will miss it," said Jennings about change. "I cannot speak to his decision -making process or his opinions on this subject." AE0FCC31AE342FD3A1346EBB1F342FCB
The old Danger! Champion added: "But for my part, I'm just a fan of Danger! And I'm always delighted to host when they call me. I just feel extremely lucky to have even been considered for this work as a non-broadcaster. ""
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Jennings added that he hoped that he will be able to host the series for many years to come, just like the previous host, The Late Alex Trebek .
"I loved growing with Danger! Where Alex was the host of this show for almost 38 years, and people had the impression that he was part of their family, and it is impossible to fill these shoes, "said the player of 49 years." But it is such an honor and and I hope that I look forward to 37 years older to do it, when I am a very, very old man. ""
While Danger! In particular noted that the reason for the release of Bialik was "continuity for our viewers", the hypothesis was made that Bialik resign during the strike or his personal opinions (like his outspokenness concerning infant vaccines and Israel) can having played a role in the role in your shot.
The ring reported on these subjects And noted that a Sony spokesman said that a recent Bialik videos about Israel had no impact on its release. The report also notes that according to a source close to production, Jennings has continued to improve as a host in the past two years, and its improvement was the main reason why it was named the only host without Bialik .
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