The Daily Beast, for example, wrote last week that “multiple women sued ‘The Price Is Right’ during Mike Richards’ tenure as executive producer, and their stories paint an unsavory picture of Alex Trebek’s presumptive successor.” The main thrust of Richards’ memo was to counter recent stories about his reputation. “As you know, Alex always believed the game itself and the contestants are the most important aspects of the show, and that will continue to be the guiding principle as the decision is finalized.” “Throughout this search, Sony’s top priority has always been to continue the incredible legacy you and Alex built,” Richards wrote Monday. Indeed, CNN Business reported last week that the ultimate decision-maker is Tony Vinciquerra, chairman and CEO of Sony Pictures Entertainment. Richards noted in his memo that “the choice on this is not my decision and never has been.” The appearance of Richards picking himself to succeed Alex Trebek has generated some backlash in the days since Variety first reported that he was in “advanced negotiations” to take over the show. “Discussions with me and other potential hosts are still ongoing,” he wrote in an internal memo Monday morning.Ī spokesperson for Sony, the production company behind the game show, shared the memo. Richards, who is currently the executive producer of “Jeopardy!,” said “no final decisions have been made” about the next host.
Mike Richards, who is in line to become the new host of “Jeopardy!,” is defending himself against allegations that he mistreated colleagues at another game show.Īt the same time, he is also confirming has been asked to “consider hosting the show.”
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