‘Jeopardy!’ Contestant Weighs In On What Mayim Bialik Is Really Like

Mayim Bialik has taken on “Jeopardy!” hosting duties for the rest of 2021.

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Although originally hired for just the special tournaments, she has filled in after Mike Richards was fired.

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Ken Jennings will fill in for her when she is off filming her Fox sitcom “Call Me Kat.”

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“Jeopardy!” contestant Matt Amodio has participated under five different hosts so far.

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He says that he has been “amazed” by Bialik’s performance on the show

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He mentioned that Bialik really stepped up to the role and her situation “was not an easy one.”

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He also mentioned that Mike Richards “treated me very well” on set.

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Bialik herself said that she tries not to read any of the news or get sucked into any of the “Jeopardy!” drama.

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She says that part of her role as host is to provide stability for the crew, contestants, and viewers.

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