'Jeopardy!' Officials Speak out on "Painful" Episode, Fans Say It's "One of the Worst Ever"

Comments for ‘Jeopardy!’ Officials Speak out on “Painful” Episode, Fans Say It’s “One of the Worst Ever”

Mayim Bialik holding Final Jeopardy card

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64 Comments

  1. Donna

    Can’t stand her.rather watch the guy cuz she stinks 😷

    1. Chance

      You’re mean spiritually.

    2. Ann

      Ken is much better. I feel Alex would be happy that Ken was representing him. Mayim’s delayed responses when someone answers is very irritating and her sharp, almost degrading no responses to an incorrect answer is uncalled for.

      1. Bob Newsome

        I doubt Alex would approve of Ken hosting the show. Alex would say he’s smart but he’s not a great host.

        1. George

          Huh? Well I guess there’s no accounting for taste.

          1. Joyce

            And distaste as well!

        2. Tim

          Alex stated before he passed that Ken would be a good host but opted not to make an official choice. Your opinion isn’t a fact, it’s just an opinion*

    3. Bill James

      Jealousy doesn’t become you

    4. Tim

      Dianne, I bet no one would watch you if you took over host of the show! I bet Alex would approve of Mayim.

  2. I’ve watched jeopardy for over 50 years. It’s one of my favorite shows. However when Mayim Blalik hosts Jeopardy I turn my television off

    1. Chance

      Really I doubt that because 50 years of watching is a habit and the ratings haven’t suffered. I have to watch ken and I just do it. I’m a grown up of 77 I’ve been through worse

      1. Tim

        Hey Chance, I bet no one would watch you if you took over hosting the show.

      2. Tim

        Sorry Chance, that was meant for Dianne. I bet no one would watch her if she took over hosting the show!

    2. Carol

      I’d like to see you do the job. Ain’t so easy.

  3. Audrey Carter

    Pleaseeeee get rid of that lady!!

    1. James Billam

      What is someone said Get rid of you for doing your job? Stop being such a hater.

  4. Audrey Carter

    Please give the boot to the lady.
    She is arrogant!

  5. Chance

    I can’t stand robot ken with his boring voice and I don’t look forward to him at all. But I’m not out here badgering, it’s just silly to do that.
    Mayim has a wonderful personality and she’s intelligent without being snobby. Mayim is fun to watch. She’s still learning and she’s great.
    Leave her alone stop trolling her you’re intelligent people act like it

  6. Diane

    PLEASE GET RID OF HER!!!!!!
    SHE’S AWFUL!!!!

    1. Thomas Carr

      I WONDER IF THERE’S SOMEONE ON YOUR JOB SAYING GET RID OF YOU!!!!

  7. Nancy

    I hate Mayim Bialik hosting Jeopardy. I often choose not to watch the show because of her.

    1. Thomas Carr

      I’m sure the ratings don’t suffer because you refuse to watch because Mayim is hosting. I think Alex would have liked watching Mayim host his legacy show.

  8. Janice

    I quit Jeopardy when Blalik took the show! Been my show for over 30years

    1. Bruce

      I sure it wasn’t the host that made you stop watching. It was probably 30 years of not being able to answer one question right.

  9. Pam H

    Definitely painful to watch. Mayim is not the right fit for this long running show.

    1. Zane

      That outfit is not the right fit for you.

  10. Sheryl Hammond

    Mayim Blalik is a terrible game show host! She is arrogant and so fake in her interviews with the contestants. The recent episode was painful to watch. Not sure what’s up with the clues now.

    1. Jan

      I love mayin. She is funny . I think it’s great to have two hosts. I hope she ignores the rude commits and sticks with it.

  11. Pat

    The questions seem to come out of nowhere. Maybe contestants aren’t being picked correctly either. Not sure if I will continue to watch.

  12. Sally Hameister

    More than painful – boring, lackluster and dull as dishwater. The host actually could be described with the same adjectives – inadequate to say the least. Please listen to your fan base and bring Ken on full time!! I’m dangerously close to finding something else to fill my sacred Jeopardy 7 pm slot with something far more interesting.

    1. Susan Z.

      The true fan base says Mayim is better! Ken is boring! By the way, someone told me your dishes were dirty the last time you had them over dinner. Change your dishwater.

  13. Hosts should be less concerned with showing how cute they can be and more involved in running a smooth game with all questions asked

    1. Carroll

      Norman, sounds like you need to be less involved with this conversation and more concerned with that look you’re representing.

  14. .. Monica

    So tired of all the complaining. She is doing a wonderful job! She is brilliant, refreshing and skilled. I have to wonder if the critics are sexist or just plain jealous. My husband and I look forward to her turn at the podium!!!!!!!!!!!

  15. .. Monica

    So tired of all the complaining. She is doing a wonderful job! She is brilliant, refreshing and skilled. I have to wonder if the critics are sexist or just plain jealous. My husband and I look forward to her turn at the podium!!!!!!!!!!!

  16. Faye

    I want to see Ken Jennings
    as permanent host. I don’t like the changing of hosts. Ken is much better

  17. Jamie

    It absolutely was one of the worst episodes I’ve seen. So uncomfortable to watch!

  18. Brenda

    I think Mayim has done a great job and people should stop getting so helped up about these little things. A bit dramatic, I think.

    1. Carol

      Why are people so mean & nasty, maybe jealousy? Since the people (whose opinions are worthless) never accomplished anything significant in their lives. Maiam is a sweety & doing a terrific job. Folks. Get a life & stop trying to cost someone their job.

    2. Mary

      My husband and I really enjoy the program with Mayim. We are 92 and 91! It is a little different with each host. We also like Ken Jennings. The difference is refreshing.

  19. Kaaga

    Get rid of Bialik

    1. Carson

      Get rid of you!

  20. I have noticed that Miss Bialik often, very often, too often says time before the buzzer. What’s professional about that? Nothing. What’s fair about it to the contestant involved, and I still don’t get the pause before answering yes or no. Ken doesn’t do it. I have to agree. I don’t like her. She never bothered me in Big Bang but, in my opinion she doesn’t belong in this role. Actually, on Jeopardy, there’s nothing I like about her. I’ve never liked her being on this show. What connection did she have with Alex? None! Was she ever a contestant? No! So, what criteria was used in the decision to have her host the show? Probably none that I can think of. It’s certainly not her stage presence, or her winning persona. Very disappointed.

    1. Carson

      I’m disappointed you’re bias has clouded your ability to judge timing.

  21. Michelle

    I was screaming at the Tv, I was so upset.. it was not good 🫠

  22. Jacqui

    I don’t understand what people are complaining about. You have a smart well spoken person as the host and should be thankful
    She does a terrific job.

  23. Mayim does not fit the role of a Jeopardy host..
    She is too stiff in her demeanor, seems nervous?
    As for appearance which really shouldn’t matter..
    Sorry.. but looks as though she bought each of her outfit’s at Goodwill..ugh.!!.

    1. Bobbi

      If everyone saw what you wore, they would say you are a salvation army fashionista.

  24. SMH

    You are all entitled to your opinion. I doubt that you could fill the shoes of either host. Your comments are scathing, grow up.Whaaa! I miss Alex you all say in so many words.

  25. Debbie

    she is the worst, her mannerism’s and head bobbing are so annoying. You can also tell she has to check the answer in front of her to make she is correct, whereas Ken knows a lot of the information. Her pausing before saying correct is also annoying. Bring back Ken so we can watch again.

    1. Sissy Hopewell

      Someone told me that your mannerisms at the table need adjustment. It’s a game show. It’s not a competition between host. Watch the show and answer the questions if you can. But I doubt you can.

  26. Carson

    Get rid of you!

  27. Sissy Hopewell

    Someone told me that your mannerisms at the table need adjustment. It’s a game show. It’s not a competition between host. Watch the show and answer the questions if you can. But I doubt you can.

  28. Nick

    Please get rid of this actress. Ken Jennings is one of the greatest Jeopardy champions of all time and was Alex’s choice to replace him as host if he retired. Alex would’ve not let an actress who hasn’t competed on Jeopardy host

  29. Katherine Capizzi

    That episode was horrible. The contestants were like a deer in headlights. Just awful!

  30. Ter

    People have complained about her timing in saying “yes ” or “no” after answers,and calling time before buzzers..something to watch for

  31. KLR

    The Jeopardy show DIED the day Alex Trebek walked off stage for the last time! These two clowns they have hosting HIS show have made a mockery of it, having more complaints against it on a nightly basis than Alex did his entire time hosting!
    Just DROP THE SHOW ALREADY and give it a good funeral! I can’t stand seeing it go down in flames like this!

  32. Who is William

    bialys is quick to say no , but painfully slow to say.. that’s correct, it must irritate the contestants…

  33. Rox

    Interesting that it’s just fine to dislike a male host but any criticism of a female is labeled “jealous” “biased” and other such nonsense.
    I am neither. And i prefer Ken’s hosting to Mayim’s. I find her condescending, her pauses before ruling annoying, and her timing questionable on occasion.
    That is my opinion, to which i have every right, as do those who disagree. Feel free to do so, preferably like a mature reasonable adult and not like a brat. There is way too much tendency to insult, mock and belittle anyone who disagrees with you. Not cool.

  34. Judy Langer

    Myam is fine but why are they having an overabundance of trans men ( make to fem)Ale. Every week. I no longer watch it every day, I am sick of having the Woke and trans freaks being force fed to me everywhere I turn

  35. Peter

    Everybody as to have an opinion with text message or e mails but never met these people in person
    Maybe the people who have so much to sa about other people should have a long look I the mirror first
    Before they say something

  36. P.C.Knott

    We usually DVR Jeopardy due to our works schedules. However, Mayim Bialik has got to go!! We agree with many others about her delayed and robotic responses to contestants answers and have stopped recording/watching when she is hosting. We miss the show, but just can’t get passed her “irregularities”.

  37. Richard K.Snively

    Like other declining aspects of America,The producers are more concerned about contestant diversity than qualification.

    1. Seth

      That’s why I quit watching after 40 years.

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