I don’t think the champion was throwing her under the bus, but there is a legitimate criticism to be made. Mayim is not as well versed in trivia, and this delays her rulings and clouds her judgment to make them on the fly. This contributes to pauses that often disrupt the game’s pace. Ken, as we all know, is a trivia expert, and the show’s judges and production staff almost certainly give him more leeway since he tends to be far more trustworthy in these matters. For that reason alone, he should have priority as the host of the show over Mayim.
Ken may be “well-versed” in trivia, but he has little personality and is kind of arrogant and seems to only really care about other smart people and champions. Ex: he really only talked/bantered with Amy Schneider, basically ignoring the other contestants after the requisite mid-round introductions.
Mayim has way more personality and has more fun with the contestants. So what if she gets a couple answers wrong? Alex did too. I would much rather watch a personable Mayim Bialik who might make a few mistakes than a boring know-it-all Ken Jennings. Stop letting your hatred of Mayim cloud your judgment. No one can perfectly replace Alex Trebek, and Ken Jennings is no exception, so stop acting like he can.
She is annoying. She trys to come off as fun and funny but it’s fake and just too much. And she messes up yet comes off as a dowdy know it all, who doesn’t.
Please please bring Ken back permanently. Mayim is disgraceful and boring. I have watched Jeopardy from the very beginning and it is my all time favorite. But if things keep up the way they are you are going to lose me and millions of others.
Absolutely right. Ken should have the job and send that prima Donna back to a TV series. She hasn’t caught on that she is not the star of the show and the contestants can run rings around her when it comes to trivia.
I think she does a great job.. So I believe she is in the right spot, she keeps them laughing , and makes the game fun. She just isn’t a stick in the mud you know. Ken doesn’t have a very good personality when it comes to laughing he really doesn’t even when it is funny.so I believe that they are in the right places. Mayim at least laughs and has a good time and Ken barely laughs.
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Agreed! Later for the naysayers concerning Mayim. She’s great at what she does with Jeopardy. Ken Jennings is a robot in disguise with no sense of humor and a grating voice. Yuck! ♐
I kno I speak for a few friends & Alex would be SO ASHAMED of the fuss that viewers are making. Mayim is doing a fine job just because she is proud of her intelligence this intimidates some people & they criticize her. Well NO ONE is perfect by any means & this decision should have been made when Alex was alive & the person put place immediately! WE SUPPORT YOU Mayim!!
I’m so over this war between people. Jeopardy chose and will choose who they want to choose. They are doing plenty of research and we simply need to respect their decision, no matter what it is. If you decide to quit watching the show because of the host, then you are not a true fan, and Alex would be ashamed.
Mayim needs to stay with sitcoms… she is great there. I seldom watch Jeopardy anymore. The changes were understandable for the first year but unless we get a stable Host (like Ken Jennings) I know my days are over with Jeopardy are over.
If she knew they were wrong @ accepted them then that is totally wrong & should not be ok. However if it was one or two total mistakes, anyone can make one.
The judges only need to intervene when there is ambiguity in the player’s response. It is up to the host to make the (vast!) majority of calls. If Mayim is even unable to perform basic functions at an elementary level due to her overreliance on the judges, then she is not cut out for this job in the long term.
Ken is more comfortable with the contestants and you can feel it.the game flows much better with him in charge.if she is selected permanent host I may stop watching and v I’ve been a fan for years.
She has the answers in front of her. She’s not paying close attention. Probably thinking ahead to what quip she can make. She tries too hard to be clever or funny and she’s not.
I just think she’s inconsistent – often she shuts them down rather than give them a chance with “more please” other times she accepts an incomplete response.
I’m so over this war between people. Jeopardy chose and will choose who they want to choose. They are doing plenty of research and we simply need to respect their decision, no matter what it is. If you decide to quit watching the show because of the host, then you are not a true fan, and Alex would be ashamed.
You are totally right. She doesn’t seem to have enough time to adequately prepare for the Jeopardy host position, has never been a contestant and can’t relate to them. It is all about her and her enormous ego, trying to change the format to please her whims.
You are totally right. She doesn’t seem to have enough time to adequately prepare for the Jeopardy host position, has never been a contestant and can’t relate to them. It is all about her and her enormous ego, trying to change the format to please her whims.
I have seen her accept partially correct answers and I’ve seen her not accept partially correct answers, it seems to be at her whim. I also find her snarky and I really wish they would bring back Ken Jennings.
I love Jeopardy, but Mayim takes a lot away from the game. She seems snarky to me, she often pauses at inappropriate times, and is inconsistent with prompting. Or consistently DOESN’T prompt. Please, bring back Ken!
To except partially correct answers or wrong answers when she had the correct answers in front of her, is not cool. If she is going to not even look at them and except any answer that sounds close, she should be replaced by someone who will. She is a disgrace to the show. And Alex’ s legacy. I also hate that she changed Double Jepeorty to Single. What the hell was wrong with the way it was? Replace her with someone who knows the game better and will only except correct answers not half ass answers.
Why are you commenting when you don’t know to use accept instead of except. Duh. And what’s with this hard g in sing, someone crying out for attention.
The entire point of ‘Jeopardy’ is to give the ENTIRE CORRECT ANSWER. Not more or less information. Just the CORRECT ANSWER. If you were playing on Wheel of Fortune and gave an incorrect answer, you would lose your turn! And, rightfully so!
Jeopardy is not a math test. Players shouldn’t receive partial credit for incomplete responses. It is a show that rewards accuracy.
If Mayim Bialik’s lack of trivia expertise–or even a grasp at a basic level–is an impediment to the game, then maybe it’s time to move on to another trivia show in which knowledge is truly rewarded.
People come on grow up Alex was and still is loved but sadly he is gone and no one can fill his shoes. So be glad the show is still on. I personally think Mayim and Ken both do a good job and yes there will be mistakes after all we are not robots but humans.
I love Jeopardy. It is so intellectually stimulating. But all this drama about who’s going to host and every little detail of Mayhim, makes it seem like a stupid reality show. Stop the side show drama and give credit to the shows primary function of providing the public with facts and dynamic contestant, brilliant writing and loyal followers! Please stop the drama and crisis themes!!
Amen on that
People will always find the bad in someone
While , myself prefer Ken I think she does a good job
And by the way she is wonderful in her show Call me Kat
The host, with all of the correct responses written in front of him/her, is generally the arbiter except in extremely rare instances in which the judges deem it necessary to stop tape to review what the player has said. It is more likely an issue of Mayim’s preparedness, or lack thereof, that is causing the game flow to be interrupted. Such pauses seldom happened with Alex and have been similarly infrequent when Ken is the host.
As somebody who has often come to Mayim’s defense against brutally sexist comments about her style and appearance, even I can admit that Ken is objectively the better host.
She takes along time making some rulings. These include some partial answers and not prompting for a clarification regarding the answer given
She also takes to long when a correct answer is given.
Ken Jennings runs the show much smoother at a quicker pace
She is not the person making the decision on correct answers and if you think she is your are delusional. There are a number of judges that make the decision. It is also probable that the director of the show is creating these pauses thinking that it is improving the show. From what i can tell if that is what they are doing it is not working. Remember these shows are taped and not live and are heavily edited. It takes about 45 minutes to an hour to tape each half hour episode before it is edited to the 20 minutes final product. So it is not Mayim’s fault it is the post production team’s fault for the pace and way the show flows.
I had seen episodes of the show taped in person back when Alex Trebek was still the host (and like many people here, I miss him very much). For the most part, the shows are live-to-tape unless there are issues with ambiguously worded material, multiple correct responses, etc. Post production tends to be minimal otherwise considering the operation is a well-oiled machine. As an everyday watcher, I have noticed that these pauses tend to occur almost exclusively when Mayim hosts the show. Alex used to arrive at the studio very early in the morning to review the clues, and my fear is that Mayim is not doing the same — which is contributing to her ill-preparedness or at least the appearance of it, since these issues do not seem to occur at the same frequency as the episodes hosted by Ken.
I personally think some people need to lighten up. All host have made mistakes just like all of us.
I have enjoyed the present format. It give us a different look and not the same take on the hosting duties.
The one answer of little rabbit foe foe she was wrong it’s p0ping then on the head not slapping she’s not right for this show sorry she needs to go I like Ken Jennings he so much better
I think people are being too critical of Mayim. She is doing a fine job. Ken is intelligent but stiff. Keep her. Plus, some of her critics on here can’t write or spell . They have no business critiquing her.
I could be wrong, but isn’t it up to the producers to determine whether or not an answer may be accepted? I know that’s how it is on basically every other game show. If so, then why is Mayim getting all the backlash?
She is not the one who decides if the answer is correct. There’s a whole panel behind the scenes that tell her in the earpiece if the answer is acceptable.
Would you just name Ken as the permanent host, and be done with this??!? I never watch Jeopardy! when this is the host and I never will again .. unless you idiot producers choose Ken.
Comments for Mayim Bialik Comes Under Fire For Allowing Incorrect ‘Jeopardy’ Answers
Kassa
I don’t think the champion was throwing her under the bus, but there is a legitimate criticism to be made. Mayim is not as well versed in trivia, and this delays her rulings and clouds her judgment to make them on the fly. This contributes to pauses that often disrupt the game’s pace. Ken, as we all know, is a trivia expert, and the show’s judges and production staff almost certainly give him more leeway since he tends to be far more trustworthy in these matters. For that reason alone, he should have priority as the host of the show over Mayim.
Sue Carpenter
Totally agree. We need Ken back as permanent host.
Karen
Totally agree. Ken is needed. The only other way is to no longer offer Jeopardy as a game show.
WaKay
Absolutely, Ken is a much better host than she is. If she stays on, I’ll quit watching.
Carol
Ken may be “well-versed” in trivia, but he has little personality and is kind of arrogant and seems to only really care about other smart people and champions. Ex: he really only talked/bantered with Amy Schneider, basically ignoring the other contestants after the requisite mid-round introductions.
Mayim has way more personality and has more fun with the contestants. So what if she gets a couple answers wrong? Alex did too. I would much rather watch a personable Mayim Bialik who might make a few mistakes than a boring know-it-all Ken Jennings. Stop letting your hatred of Mayim cloud your judgment. No one can perfectly replace Alex Trebek, and Ken Jennings is no exception, so stop acting like he can.
James b
I agree!!!
Shannon
Miyah is a great host. Ken may be more trivial but Miyah is a great host.
Sylvia
Mayim is not a great host. And does she ALWAYS have to wear a blazer/jacket. Same old same old.
Doug in SF
And Ken wears a suit and tie. Same old, same old. Get a grip.
Robin
She is annoying. She trys to come off as fun and funny but it’s fake and just too much. And she messes up yet comes off as a dowdy know it all, who doesn’t.
Marty r
I think you all are putting too muck pressure on Her and makeing her nervous! I like her she gives jepordy a extra Spice
Gab
Bad news – Keep Ken
M. Hunt
Well said and I completely agree!
Linda
Yes Ken is a much better host. Don’t know kid I continue to watch Jeopardy if she is the host.
Cecilia durbin
I totally agree with the last statement I didn’t Ken should be running the show maybe then I’ll watch it again
Lynn Garner
Please please bring Ken back permanently. Mayim is disgraceful and boring. I have watched Jeopardy from the very beginning and it is my all time favorite. But if things keep up the way they are you are going to lose me and millions of others.
Marcia Dluhos
Yes indeed
Margi
Amen to that, she also dresses poorly with the worst hair and make up on TV. You covered the whole voice thing well, it’s not a sitcom. Ken please.
Robert Best
Absolutely right. Ken should have the job and send that prima Donna back to a TV series. She hasn’t caught on that she is not the star of the show and the contestants can run rings around her when it comes to trivia.
Marcia Dluhos
👍👍
Deanna
Yet Ken constantly talks about how good he was on the show. That’s not making it all about him?
Sherry
I think she does a great job.. So I believe she is in the right spot, she keeps them laughing , and makes the game fun. She just isn’t a stick in the mud you know. Ken doesn’t have a very good personality when it comes to laughing he really doesn’t even when it is funny.so I believe that they are in the right places. Mayim at least laughs and has a good time and Ken barely laughs.
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Maria M.
I agree. Mayim may have to gain some experience, but her personality is much warmer than Ken’s! She’s doing a fine job. Let Ken host the celebrities.
AladdinSane
Agreed! Later for the naysayers concerning Mayim. She’s great at what she does with Jeopardy. Ken Jennings is a robot in disguise with no sense of humor and a grating voice. Yuck! ♐
Carolyn Worth
I kno I speak for a few friends & Alex would be SO ASHAMED of the fuss that viewers are making. Mayim is doing a fine job just because she is proud of her intelligence this intimidates some people & they criticize her. Well NO ONE is perfect by any means & this decision should have been made when Alex was alive & the person put place immediately! WE SUPPORT YOU Mayim!!
Cecelia Passeri
She’s the reason I stopped watching Jeopardy.
Jane
I disagree. I much prefer Mayim. Her voice & diction are much easier to understand. I enjoy the show much more when she is hosting.
Marcia Dluhos
Yes, please Ken as host!!
Gary Snyder
I like Mayim better.She has a sense of humor and some funny comebacks.She seems more interested in the contestants also.
Barb
Ken Jennings is only successor to Alec Trebek
Joan
Agree. The pauses are annoying and I’m sure stressful for the contestants and a drag on the pace along with some of her useless comments.
Deanna
I’m so over this war between people. Jeopardy chose and will choose who they want to choose. They are doing plenty of research and we simply need to respect their decision, no matter what it is. If you decide to quit watching the show because of the host, then you are not a true fan, and Alex would be ashamed.
Nancy
Ken for permanent host, please!!!
GJS
Agree, wholeheartedly.
Ken is just so much sharper.
Laurie W Johnson
Mayim needs to stay with sitcoms… she is great there. I seldom watch Jeopardy anymore. The changes were understandable for the first year but unless we get a stable Host (like Ken Jennings) I know my days are over with Jeopardy are over.
Lester
Give me a break she does a good job
Roxanna
She is terrible at this job! Bring back Ken so the show can go on as Alex intended.
Robert Best
Roxanna, you’re absolutely right. She is terrible at the job and needs the attension of teenage groupies to justify her position.
Bev
If she knew they were wrong @ accepted them then that is totally wrong & should not be ok. However if it was one or two total mistakes, anyone can make one.
Cathy
It’s the judges who have the final say
FredM1946
The judges only need to intervene when there is ambiguity in the player’s response. It is up to the host to make the (vast!) majority of calls. If Mayim is even unable to perform basic functions at an elementary level due to her overreliance on the judges, then she is not cut out for this job in the long term.
Linda
Ken is more comfortable with the contestants and you can feel it.the game flows much better with him in charge.if she is selected permanent host I may stop watching and v I’ve been a fan for years.
Jan Newton
She has the answers in front of her. She’s not paying close attention. Probably thinking ahead to what quip she can make. She tries too hard to be clever or funny and she’s not.
Shannon
Bet she can do it better than you. Don’t judge
Robert Best
Jan is not getting paid a small fortune to run this show. Your criticism is misdirected and this amateur host needs to go.
Mary
I just think she’s inconsistent – often she shuts them down rather than give them a chance with “more please” other times she accepts an incomplete response.
Deanna
I’m so over this war between people. Jeopardy chose and will choose who they want to choose. They are doing plenty of research and we simply need to respect their decision, no matter what it is. If you decide to quit watching the show because of the host, then you are not a true fan, and Alex would be ashamed.
Esther
Ken Jennings is the BEST HOST. No contest. Would make Alex proud.
Barbara
Can’t wait for her to be gone, it’s been way too long and she m akes too many mistakes.
Alexandra McCorkle
You are totally right. She doesn’t seem to have enough time to adequately prepare for the Jeopardy host position, has never been a contestant and can’t relate to them. It is all about her and her enormous ego, trying to change the format to please her whims.
JH
Did ya know she’s also a nueroscientist? Just in case she hasn’t reminded anyone in the last 30 seconds.
Cathy
It’s the judges who have the final say. Not the host.
Alexandra McCorkle
You are totally right. She doesn’t seem to have enough time to adequately prepare for the Jeopardy host position, has never been a contestant and can’t relate to them. It is all about her and her enormous ego, trying to change the format to please her whims.
Robin
Oh Yes “I’m an actual Neuroscientist” who is not a good Jeopardy host. Please Ken, come back to stay!!
Rox
I have seen her accept partially correct answers and I’ve seen her not accept partially correct answers, it seems to be at her whim. I also find her snarky and I really wish they would bring back Ken Jennings.
Alexandra McCorkle
Please bring Ken back!! Enough of the unprepared clown show.
Cathy
Anyone who knows anything about Jeopardy knows it’s the judges who have the final say on correct or incorrect answers not the host.
Sherry
She’s annoying & she needs to go
Linda S.
I love Jeopardy, but Mayim takes a lot away from the game. She seems snarky to me, she often pauses at inappropriate times, and is inconsistent with prompting. Or consistently DOESN’T prompt. Please, bring back Ken!
Maryjane
Please bring Ken back. Otherwise I will find something else to watch. Too bad—I have watched Jeopardy since Mayim was in kindergarten.
Kathryn LaRiviere
To except partially correct answers or wrong answers when she had the correct answers in front of her, is not cool. If she is going to not even look at them and except any answer that sounds close, she should be replaced by someone who will. She is a disgrace to the show. And Alex’ s legacy. I also hate that she changed Double Jepeorty to Single. What the hell was wrong with the way it was? Replace her with someone who knows the game better and will only except correct answers not half ass answers.
Olive Stemforn
@ Kathryn Larimore — The correct word is “accept.”
Olive Stemforn
@ Kathryn LaRiviere (edit)
Alexandra McCorkle
Like, like, like 100%
Al
Why are you commenting when you don’t know to use accept instead of except. Duh. And what’s with this hard g in sing, someone crying out for attention.
Ken
When we play along at home I consider it a win if I get close so am glad Mayim is giving contestents the benefit of the doubt as they are under fire.
Gena
The entire point of ‘Jeopardy’ is to give the ENTIRE CORRECT ANSWER. Not more or less information. Just the CORRECT ANSWER. If you were playing on Wheel of Fortune and gave an incorrect answer, you would lose your turn! And, rightfully so!
James
Jeopardy is not a math test. Players shouldn’t receive partial credit for incomplete responses. It is a show that rewards accuracy.
If Mayim Bialik’s lack of trivia expertise–or even a grasp at a basic level–is an impediment to the game, then maybe it’s time to move on to another trivia show in which knowledge is truly rewarded.
Kathy
People come on grow up Alex was and still is loved but sadly he is gone and no one can fill his shoes. So be glad the show is still on. I personally think Mayim and Ken both do a good job and yes there will be mistakes after all we are not robots but humans.
LRW
I love Jeopardy. It is so intellectually stimulating. But all this drama about who’s going to host and every little detail of Mayhim, makes it seem like a stupid reality show. Stop the side show drama and give credit to the shows primary function of providing the public with facts and dynamic contestant, brilliant writing and loyal followers! Please stop the drama and crisis themes!!
Diane
Amen on that
People will always find the bad in someone
While , myself prefer Ken I think she does a good job
And by the way she is wonderful in her show Call me Kat
Jane
The judges decide if an answer is correct or not. Albeit there have been some partial, first name only, etc answers allowed. Not Mayim’s error.
Andy
The host, with all of the correct responses written in front of him/her, is generally the arbiter except in extremely rare instances in which the judges deem it necessary to stop tape to review what the player has said. It is more likely an issue of Mayim’s preparedness, or lack thereof, that is causing the game flow to be interrupted. Such pauses seldom happened with Alex and have been similarly infrequent when Ken is the host.
As somebody who has often come to Mayim’s defense against brutally sexist comments about her style and appearance, even I can admit that Ken is objectively the better host.
Deanna
That’s also why there are a set of rules that they run the game by, and we have no idea if they’ve changed over the years or not. Maybe they have.
Jay
She takes along time making some rulings. These include some partial answers and not prompting for a clarification regarding the answer given
She also takes to long when a correct answer is given.
Ken Jennings runs the show much smoother at a quicker pace
Deanna
Maybe that’s cause she has producers talking in her ear. That does happen.
Tim
She is not the person making the decision on correct answers and if you think she is your are delusional. There are a number of judges that make the decision. It is also probable that the director of the show is creating these pauses thinking that it is improving the show. From what i can tell if that is what they are doing it is not working. Remember these shows are taped and not live and are heavily edited. It takes about 45 minutes to an hour to tape each half hour episode before it is edited to the 20 minutes final product. So it is not Mayim’s fault it is the post production team’s fault for the pace and way the show flows.
Michael
Tim,
I had seen episodes of the show taped in person back when Alex Trebek was still the host (and like many people here, I miss him very much). For the most part, the shows are live-to-tape unless there are issues with ambiguously worded material, multiple correct responses, etc. Post production tends to be minimal otherwise considering the operation is a well-oiled machine. As an everyday watcher, I have noticed that these pauses tend to occur almost exclusively when Mayim hosts the show. Alex used to arrive at the studio very early in the morning to review the clues, and my fear is that Mayim is not doing the same — which is contributing to her ill-preparedness or at least the appearance of it, since these issues do not seem to occur at the same frequency as the episodes hosted by Ken.
I hope this clears things up.
Thanks,
Michael
Deanna
Yet people need to stop comparing everyone to Alex
Joanne Little
Mayim Bialek is a very good host!!!
D Chuy
Not on Jeopardy!
M. Hunt
Of what?
Kathy
I agree. These haters drive me nuts. Sexist. She has a PhD! And she is an actress.
Brit McKinna
Ken is the only choice to host this widely appreciated respected show
Jack Stogner
I personally think some people need to lighten up. All host have made mistakes just like all of us.
I have enjoyed the present format. It give us a different look and not the same take on the hosting duties.
Michael
But they have judges to correct the mistakes so don’t blame her if it’s not the right answer
Kate
The one answer of little rabbit foe foe she was wrong it’s p0ping then on the head not slapping she’s not right for this show sorry she needs to go I like Ken Jennings he so much better
Deanna
Then blame the show. She had the answer in front of her.
Carol wood
No she is not a good host, she dresses douddy, never looks professional. Ken is the man for the job.
Alice
I like her style and cheerful personality.
Hope she stays on permanently.
CW
I think people are being too critical of Mayim. She is doing a fine job. Ken is intelligent but stiff. Keep her. Plus, some of her critics on here can’t write or spell . They have no business critiquing her.
Raven
I could be wrong, but isn’t it up to the producers to determine whether or not an answer may be accepted? I know that’s how it is on basically every other game show. If so, then why is Mayim getting all the backlash?
Evan
It’s Mike Richards. Not “Mike Richardson.”
Fred Clark
She is not the one who decides if the answer is correct. There’s a whole panel behind the scenes that tell her in the earpiece if the answer is acceptable.
Kelly
Would you just name Ken as the permanent host, and be done with this??!? I never watch Jeopardy! when this is the host and I never will again .. unless you idiot producers choose Ken.
JAMES HUBLOU
Just get rid of her. Her constant side to side movement is annoying as are her Gracho Marx glasses. She is just a bad host.
vvasqu ezvalerie697@gmail.com
I don’t know why you don’t care for Mayim she is doing a great job. Is she perfect absolutely not but give her a chance.
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