Topic - Mike Richards

"I was deeply honored to be asked to host the syndicated show and was thrilled by the opportunity to expand my role. However, over the last several days it has become clear that moving forward as host would be too much of a distraction for our fans and not the right move for the show," said Mr. Richards. "As such, I will be stepping down as host effective immediately."

'Jeopardy!' host Mike Richards steps down amid blowback over past remarks →

Richards said a search for a new host will begin again.

Mike Richards out as 'Jeopardy!' host after past scrutinized →