9 things to know about Mike Richards, who was named one of the new hosts of 'Jeopardy!'

Talia LakritzAug 14, 2021, 20:22 IST

Mike Richards, one of the new hosts of "Jeopardy!"Daytime Emmy Awards 2021 via Getty Images

Executive producer Mike Richards was named a new host of "Jeopardy!" along with Mayim Bialik.
He joined "Jeopardy!" last year after a decade at "The Price Is Right" and "Let's Make A Deal."
He stepped in as one of the guest hosts earlier this year following the death of Alex Trebek.

Mike Richards will share "Jeopardy!" hosting duties with actress Mayim Bialik.

Mike Richards (left) and Mayim Bialik were both named the new hosts of "Jeopardy!" Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP

"Jeopardy!" host Mike Richards. Carol Kaelson/Sony Pictures Entertainment/Handout via REUTERS

A still from "The Price Is Right." AP

Jay Leno on "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno." Stacie McCheaney/NBC

Mike Richards at the CBS Daytime Emmy Awards after-party in 2016. Neil Jacobs/CBS via Getty Images

Mike Richards on the set of "Jeopardy!" ABC

Mike Richards in 2018. Willy Sanjuan/Invision/File/AP

Alex Trebek poses on the set of "Jeopardy!" in 2010. Amanda Edwards/Getty Images

Mike Richards in 2014. Matt Sayles/Invision for the Television Academy/AP Images