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Mount Everest and Lhasa | Tough Rides Season 1 Ep5

A local Zhongba motorcycle repairman comes to the Pyle brothers’ rescue, managing to get the BMW bike clutch back in working order. But further disaster strikes when Colin’s bike blows a tire. The journey is now in real jeopardy. …


Another Canadian Joins Growing Trend of ‘Jeopardy’ Super-Champions

It’s not your imagination: “Jeopardy” streaks are getting longer. Ray Lalonde, the Toronto-based scenic artist who’s won 11 games and counting, is just the latest in a new generation of trivia titans to take up residence on the Alex Trebek Stage. After Thursday’s game, Lalonde had amassed US$311,500. Consider also Mattea Roach, the 24-year-old Canadian…


Toronto Tutor Mattea Roach Tops $200,000 Mark in ‘Jeopardy’ Winnings

Who is now a nine-time “Jeopardy!” champ? The answer is Toronto tutor Mattea Roach. The 23-year-old originally from Nova Scotia won the popular TV quiz show again Friday night, adding another $28,001 in winnings for a total of $210,802 US. The “Final Jeopardy” category of “Academy Award Winners” secured Roach’s victory with the clue “In…


‘Jeopardy!’ Hosts: Bialik, Ken Jennings Will Finish 2021

NEW YORK—Mayim Bialik and Ken Jennings will split “Jeopardy!” hosting duties for the remainder of 2021. Sony Pictures Television announced the plan Thursday, the same week that episodes filmed by ousted host Mike Richards are airing. Richards, who also lost his role as “Jeopardy!” executive producer, was initially tapped as Alex Trebek’s successor but left…


Mike Richards Is out as Producer of ‘Jeopardy!’ and ‘Wheel of Fortune’

LOS ANGELES—Mike Richards is out as an executive producer of “Jeopardy!”, days after he exited as the quiz show’s newly appointed host because of past comments. Richards is also no longer an executive producer of “Wheel of Fortune,” according to a memo to staff that was confirmed by Sony Pictures Television, which produces both of…


Mike Richards out as ‘Jeopardy!’ Host After Past Scrutinized

LOS ANGELES—Producer Mike Richards stepped down from his brief tenure as host of “Jeopardy!” citing the controversy over “past incidents and comments.” Richards was chosen last week as the successor to Alex Trebek, a decision that was seen as divisive from the beginning after the show had embarked on a broad search that included actors, sports…


Mike Richards Steps Down as ‘Jeopardy!’ Host

LOS ANGELES—Producer Mike Richards stepped down from his brief tenure as host of “Jeopardy!” citing the controversy over “past incidents and comments.” Richards was chosen last week as the successor to Alex Trebek, a decision that was seen as divisive from the beginning after the show had embarked on a broad search that included actors, sports…


‘Jeopardy!’ Taps Mike Richards to Host Daily Show, Mayim Bialik for Spinoffs

LOS ANGELES—The makers of “Jeopardy!” on Wednesday named executive producer Mike Richards as the new host of the long-running daily TV quiz show, replacing Alex Trebek who died in 2020 after more than three decades on the series. Actress Mayim Bialik will host prime-time specials and “Jeopardy!” spinoffs including a college championship tournament that will…


The Unanswered ‘Jeopardy!’ Question: Who’s the New Host?

LOS ANGELES—“Jeopardy!” needed a host, and Lucille Ball had an enthusiastic suggestion for creator Merv Griffin: The smooth-voiced, debonair emcee of the “High Rollers” game show. That was 1984. Decades later, filling the void left by the late Alex Trebek involves sophisticated research and a parade of guest hosts doing their best to impress viewers…


Sentimental Video Tribute Closes Trebek’s Final ‘Jeopardy!’

More than two months after Alex Trebek’s death, fans of “Jeopardy!” finally got the chance to say goodbye.