'Jeopardy!' Host Mayim Bialik Facing Backlash for Changing Rules Mid-Show

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Mayim Bialik 'Jeopardy!' host

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  1. She is awful. Doesn’t know the answers Luke Alex and Ken. Frequently adds her two cents when it is obnoxious! The Harrison and Adams questions last Wednesday are proof she doesn’t belong on Jeopardy

    1. JeffB

      Completely inept!

      1. JVB

        Oh lay off of Myim! Could she do anything st all to please some of your?

      2. Timothy Sacilowski

        Go take a hike you jerk

    2. Alisan

      Alex always looked to the judges if he was not sure of the answer the contestants gave. Why can she be the judge??

      1. Dottie

        That pause before ruling a question, correct or incorrect that others keep referring to, that is Mayim Bialik, waiting for the judges to make a call. You can’t have it both ways either. She’s instantaneous and makes the judgment call or she pauses and lets the judge just do their job.

        1. Mimi Davis

          I am a long time fan of the show & enjoy the episodes Ken hosts & usually don’t watch if Mayim’s hosting. The only reason I’ve suffered through the boring episodes she’s hosted at all is because the amount of time Ken’s been away has been longer than I prefer to go without my daily Jeopardy fix. The questions & categories even seem to be blase’ when she hosts!

          1. Richard Clodgo

            Mayam or Ken, doesn’t matter to me. I watch for the contestants and because I’m a fact freak. Miss Alex, but current two are good. Whiners gonna whine.

          2. Amy Douglas

            I agree with you!

          3. I’m char Smart

            I don’t like it when she says, “and that puts you back on the board. It takes up time and it’s obvious. The players don’t look happy about it either.

          4. Tirzah

            Here here

          5. Joe

            Grammar police (fourth grade division): you mean “hear hear”, as in British parliament response endorsing what previous speaker just said.

          6. Mitzizi

            Mayim does not make the questions. I’m enjoying less pompous. Judges there was an answer given that was the same but ruled incorrect.

          7. Aisha

            I never watched this show after it debuted BECAUSE of AT. I never liked him on Classic Concentration, or Jeopardy. Mayim is the ONLY reason I watch it now. Do you HONESTLY believe she is able to make judgment calls without HAND SIGNALS being given to her? And someone said she is obnoxious? Who are you people to judge anyone else, period??? Let people do their job. If you dont like the MC then DONT WATCH. I didnt like Alext T. I didnt watch. I hate watching Pat Sajak. I dont watch WOF. But for sure I dont go on sites like this and oost to get RID of him!!! I just have chosen all these years to sumlly not watch! Mayim, AKA Blossom AKA Kat, is extremely funny and talented. You do realize she is an actual rocket scientist? When you are as smart as her, come back and post, because they HAVE the answers before they ask the wuestion. They only make sure it is answered in the form of a question. Or that the answer falls into certain categories, so stop throwing stones and go back into your glass house. If you dont have anything nice to say, shit up and stop causing chaos in the world. Its people like you who perpetuate hatred, self entitlement, and I am sick of it. If you are the host/MC of a show, for SURE you would expect some grace and understanding, yet are unwilling to give it to someone else. Shame on you people. Find something to talk about thats worthwhile, not sit here and whine about a TV MC/host. Pathetic life, and you hate yourselves, so much so that you are on a page throwing a fit about a TV show host! Can you imagine just how ignorant you appear to everyone? Global crisis wasnt mentioned. School shootings wasnt mentioned. The high price of gas not mentioned. These are important things. Not talking about a perfectly fine tv game show host. Just sad that we have those in this workd who are so busy tearing orhers down for something they dont like. You will never do this to a friend, even if they do things you dont like. Why is a tv show different? They didnt make it just for you, your highness. Be a nicer person and stop thinking you even have the right to complain about anyone else at all. Like who are you anyway??? You are for damn sure not God and last time I checked, he is the only one who will judge and punish accordingly. Go get yourself ready to meet your creator, not harass Mayim. I could say more but then I would become like all of you trashing Mayim. I can just see in my minds eye all of you sit in front of your tv all day and weigh 400 lbs. Get a life. In fact pkease go for a walk and loose some weight. When I see you in public you upset me. If you can judge, then so can I. About you, personally. Good for the goose and all that. So watch yourself.

          8. Hugo

            You are retarded

          9. KK

            I agree with you Mimi!!

          10. Long

            The problem with her pause before she confirms the correct answer is that it happens too frequently. If she is waiting for the judges to confirm a correct answer why is she also pausing when the answer given is exactly the correct answer. No need for a judgement call. It just feels like she is not doing her homework prior to the game.

        2. Karen

          Bring back Ken!!

          1. I’m char Smart

            Amen!!!

        3. I actually like her, because she enunciates her words snd is generally cheerful. Ken is a robot.

          1. Chuck

            Ken a robot? She laughs at everything and sounds like a pre-recorded video game prompt everytime she says “that’s correct”.

          2. Heather

            Mayim is not a real game show host, she just plays one on TV…
            Whereas, Ken has earned his position in the upper game show epsilon. Royalty, if you will. He has a rye sense of humor while always adding more to a fact. Love me some Ken Jennings. He isn’t “acting” like Mayim is doing. His IS a host, she just ACTS like one.

          3. Selina

            This is such a 1st world discussion/non-problem. Jiminy, it’s a game show. Sheesh.

          4. Joe

            Is this auto-correct or lack of received knowledge? Echelon and wry are the terms for which I think you are striving.

          5. Friedfrieda

            Wry? I think the other “eye” is a kind of bread.

          6. EdEd Winslow

            I don’t think she should rule that the contestants answers are incorrect until their time is up instead of rulling before the time is up.

          7. Heather M.

            Actually, Alex was already a long time game show host before hosting Jeopardy. He hosted on Classic Concentration, High Rollers and To Tell the Truth et al. Art Fleming was the original host of Jeopardy.

          8. Aisha

            Correct!!!

      2. Pauline

        Please do not continue to make Maiyam Bialik. She dresses terribly. Alex always looked so smart. She is condescending. She has such an annoying gap between ruling on the contestant’s answer. She is just not the right person. Please let’s have Ken back. I hate watching when she is hosting.

        1. Donna

          Agree!!!

          1. Harry

            Constant meaningless giggle and twitching is driving me insane. I’ve been watching the show for 50 years but I’m giving it up until Ken comes back. She needs to go.

    3. Julie

      Totally agree..!!!!!!

      1. Diane

        I have watched Jeopardy for many years & I can remember Alex waiting for the judges to rule on a question. The host does not know all the correct responses, they are in front of them at the podium. Ken probably knows 98% of the correct responses because he is scary smart! Alex & Mayim had to refer to the answers/questions that were on the podium. In the early days they were written on a huge sheet of paper that Alex would refer to. He would check off each response as they were given & at the end of each segment you could see him rip off the big sheet of paper. It’s a game show & no one watching the show is in a position to criticize the hosting style of anyone! Get over yourselves people, watch the show, don’t watch the show. But remember, Mayim is still getting comfortable in the role of host. Ken is more comfortable because he was on the show as a contestant a long time & got used to the rythm & pace of the show. If you watch old episodes with Alex, you will see him make the same mistakes that Mayim makes now. Many times Alex would hesitate while waiting for a judgment call. Also many times after a commercial break Alex would tell a contestant that during the break the judges ruled their response correct & sometimes incorrect & the scores would change. Not a single one of us here are perfect! Stop being so critical & just enjoy the game, cuz it is just a game!

        1. Geri

          Bravo!

        2. Tirzah

          You are so right!

        3. Ann

          Thank you! This is a wonderful show! People make mistakes every day! We are human! Stop being so critical!

          1. Too bad so many people are so critical of any person.

        4. Jonnie

          Amen!

        5. Kathy Mayer

          No. She should look at the answer When. She. Asks. The question. It’s NOT difficult.

    4. Wayne

      She is the worst host ever! Put Levar Burton on in her place. He and Ken would be perfect!

    5. Shirley DeRosa

      I agree, I can’t stand her don’t watch the program when she’s on.

      1. Cindy

        Do not watch show when she is hosting. Doesn’t Jeopardy have a wardrobe consultant?

    6. Jerome St.charles

      She’s not very good at what she’s doing on jeopardy

      1. Jeanette

        For sure

      2. Barbara

        She is a successful TV sitcom actress but not a good match for Jeopardy.

        1. Ann

          Mayim is the robot,not Ken.she’s so annoying just keeps getting worse..she shouldn’t be hosting jeopardy. Plus she’s not much to look at.

          1. Steve

            Why’s Ann looking down on Mayim ? You think you look so much better ?

    7. Leslie

      She is just fine. It’s not worth the energy you’re putting into this hatred.

      1. Karen

        I love her she’s personable and smart and natural.

      2. Geri

        👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

    8. She is too wooden. And rudely says NO, whenever someone gets the question wrong

    9. Sandra

      I totally agree!

    10. Who’s Luke???
      Guess you aren’t perfect either.

    11. Christmas

      Your obnoxious

    12. Rozanne

      True

    13. Susie

      True

    14. Actually those are proof the YOU don’t know American history. There were TWO Presidents named Adams! John, and his son John Quincy. Only ONE Harrison!!!!

      1. Ron

        No, there were two. William Henry and Benjamin.

    15. MARY

      I think she’s great. I don’t like Ken nearly as much.

    16. Jennie

      I love Mayim. She is a breath of fresh air.

      1. Maryalice

        I agree! Mayim is doing an excellent job! Y’all need to leave her alone and stop criticizing her. Can you do better? Try it! Don’t watch if you have a personal problem! As for me, I like watching the contestants and seeing if I know the answers. It’s just a game show y’all.

    17. There are two Presidents named Adam’s. The second President was John Adams.The sixth President was John Harrison Adams.The questions answer related to the sixth president. So the contestant had to answer with middle name Harrison.

      1. Herb

        Good lord. John QUINCY Adams.

      2. John

        Bless your heart, Hon! You need a refresher on your Presidents.

    18. Lucille

      I think she sucks, and myself & many of friends are not going to watch our favorite show if they keep her on as host. Where is Ken Jennings? I love it when he is the host as he has exactly what it takes.

    19. Rick Haydan

      Stop with the Adams bashing. There have been two presidents named Adams. One, John. The other, John Quincy. I believe they were even related. So yes, Maxim had to ask for a clarification.

    20. Chyann

      She is too smart to , not to do that !

    21. Beth

      I disagree. I enjoy her hosting very much. She is poised and friendly to the players. She’s a brilliant woman.

    22. Twb

      Agreed 👍

    23. Dixie Collins

      I agree! She is a horrible jeopardy host. I may quit watching until Ken returns!

    24. Jim

      If you were half as intelligent as she well, yes, I think you probably are!

    25. Florence

      I am in agreement with you. I have been a fan since its inception, however, Ms. Bialik has ruined it for me. I try to concentrate on the contestants but her unprofessional chirping seeps its way into my enjoyment. She is decidedly a very poor host. A good host smiles not giggles. Thank you.

    26. Embercott Rimpissell

      Mayim Bialik is horrible. On The Big Bang Theory we couldn’t tell which was worse, her or her character. She is equally as bad on Jeopardy. There is nothing consistent in her rulings and she takes so long to tell the contestants whether they are right or wrong that it ruins the flow of the game. I wish she would just go away and go back to telling baloney about vaccines.

    27. Diana

      I think she is terrible

  2. Deedee

    I agree. We need Ken back. He doesn’t hesitate, and he knows the rules much better. The show is fluid. Mayim is horrible. Great actress, but not jeopardy host. Can’t wait for Ken back

    1. Totally agree. Alex wanted Ken as host before he died. Putting Bialik in also wS a direct dlap in the face to Alex Trebek and proof that Alex was right. Done watching until Ken us back

      1. Mazy May

        YES !
        GET HER OFF !
        SHE IS NOT GAME SHOW MATERIAL !

        1. Tirzah

          And I bet you think you could do a better job too… Get over it. You don’t actually have any power in this choice. Watch or don’t watch, but hating doesn’t make you look very smart.

          1. Valdez

            No one hates

            We just prefer Ken to this inept condescending frump

          2. Heather M.

            I concur, Valdez. Very condescending. Very frumpy.

      2. Christineristine

        Sorry , but she should stick to acting. I cringe each time she waits 2 secs. before giving a yes or no to an answer. Does she not know the correct answer ahead of time??? IRRITATING! Personally, I would get an unknown like Alex was, and groom them. Actually I can’t stand either of these hosts. Ken give me the creeps and has an elitist attitude, and M.B. ..weeellllll not!!

        1. OldNew

          I stop watching when she starts hosting. Make Ken the ONLY host of Jeopardy!

        2. Geri

          Read explanation and you will know the answer. Alex did that too. Such hatred.

        3. Heather M.

          Actually, Alex was already a long time game show host before hosting Jeopardy. He hosted on Classic Concentration, High Rollers and To Tell the Truth et al. Art Fleming was the original host of Jeopardy.

      3. Jane

        How can you judge someone else when your own grammar needs proof reading?

        1. Tirzah

          Jane, hahaha! That’s good.

      4. Rebecca

        I like them both. Prefer Ken. But like I said, I like them both.

        1. Mike

          If any of you don’t like her, JUST DONT WATCH IT.
          NO NEED FOR PERPETUATING HATRED AND NEGATIVE CRITICISMS! Nobody’s perfect. Are YOU?

      5. Jeff

        I just watch to get the answers I don’t care who the host is

    2. Samalex

      She is not a judge why is she changing the rules. She has got to go.

      1. Arly

        So much woman hating being spewed. STOP!!!

        1. Anthony A

          People don’t hate her because of her gender but because she’s a terrible host. I can’t watch Jeopardy when she’s on. But I’ve enjoyed watching Meredith Vieira for years on Millionaire and 25 words. I look forward to Jane Lynch on the Weakest Link. And Sara Haines is fine on the Chase.

        2. Martha

          It’s her “smarter than thou”,” condescending attitude. Not that she’s a women i know many very smart women, whose IQ’s could compete with hers but they don’t talk down to others, treating them as inferiors. Personally, I judge people by yhe content of their speech & how they treat other & am impressed by neither titles in front of a name nor by letters after

      2. Sunshine

        She isn’t changing anything, there is a panel of judges who make the final decision.

    3. They are not the same people. But they are both very good

    4. Susie

      Definitely

    5. Lucille

      Yes PLEASE!

  3. Sharon

    No, no, no… please let her move on. She is an actor, acting the part of a game show host. Awful. I never watch when she’s on.
    Great on her tv shows, but not so much a host.

    1. RAD

      I do not watch it when she is a host

      1. Mike H

        Nor do I. She is a disaster. Unwatchable.

        1. Bettie Swiontek

          Just to further clarify for those several American history challenged:
          Two Adams.
          Two Harrison.
          Two Johnson.
          Two Roosevelt.
          Two Bush.
          Johnsons were not related. All others were.

    2. Jay

      I think Mayim is very good.

      Jay

      1. Annie

        Mayim is just as good as Ken. Be fair and give her a chance. They both just have different styles, that’s all.

        1. Ari Raney

          I think she is getting better every day. I think Ken doesn’t take things seriously enough and that is a disservice to Alex trebeks memory

        2. Michael

          *extremely long pause*

          No.

          1. Barb

            Yes! Love her.

        3. Nancy

          Why are people so critical and rude? If you don’t like her, don’t watch her.

        4. Janice

          She sucks. I’m no longer watching

        5. Lucille

          No way, she is a dolt!

      2. Janis

        I do, too!

      3. GJS

        Always thot she was professional. Guess I missed all of the flaws everyone is referring too. If true, there’s an ulterior reason why she’s still on the show.

      4. I enjoy mayim as well. I’m not a Ken Jennings fan at all.

        1. She is doing a good job..cut the.negitivity. I think Ken is arrogant. Either watch or dont

    3. Leslie

      She grates on me when she is on. I watch because I love Jeopardy, but I can’t wait until Ken is back!!;;;

      1. Marcia

        She is a terrible host

  4. Tami Jo

    She is awful!

    1. Bob

      She stinks

      1. Uncle Jim

        I QUIT WATCHING ALL TOGETHER WHEN SHE IS ON. AND….
        GO OUT OF MY WAY TO NOT 2 PURCHASE WHATEVER SHE SPONSORS.
        WAKE UP ADVERTISERS.
        U R LOSING $$$$$$$$

  5. Mayim delivers the yes/no response quickly if you listen to her on the shows she hosts.

    When people complain that she takes too long to give an an answer y/n to a question, it obviously doesn’t occur to them she might be listening to the judges in her ear regarding the proper response. They just look for something to blame her for.

    She’s doing very well as a jeopardy host and people need to lighten up.

    1. Totally disagree, her hesitation sounds like she’s unsure of herself. This demeans the whole process of her being a moderator.

    2. Andrea

      I like her very much. I enjoy watching Jeopardy when she is on.

      1. Carol

        I think she is great!!

    3. BJK

      She is absolutely pathetic.. obviously your high regard for her is relative to her acting ability and not as a game show host

      1. Lucille

        I Agree.

    4. Keith

      The pause from Mayim before confirming y or n is so annoying. Neither Alex or Ken hesitates when hosting. She’s done this long enough to be corrected but it continues to be an issue.

      1. Criste Muscott

        I agree totally!!

      2. Julie Feagin

        I cannot stand to watch while she is on!

      3. Lucille

        I agree 100%

    5. Em

      Agree.

  6. Gene

    I try not to watch when she is hosting.
    She ruined it for me.

    1. Lucille

      Yes me too!

  7. I love Mayim Bialik, I hope she stayed, my whole family loves her, we like Ken also, he just has more expressed, he was also a constant, makes a big difference.

    1. Peter McGlynn

      Check your history people. There were 2 presidents name Adams. John Adams, 2nd president, and John Quincy Adams,
      6th president and the one the question pertaining to; therefore clarification was needed. Only one president named Harrison, 23rd President Benjamin Harrison. No clarification needed.

      1. Mark

        You may want to check your history. Did you forget William Henry Harrison? That makes two presidents named Harrison by my count.

      2. Jt

        William henry Harrison. Perhaps YOU should do your homework.

      3. MJ

        What about William Henry Harrison?

      4. GL

        Peter McGlynn, please don’t advise to check history when obviously have not done so yourself. There were TWO President Harrisons, William Henry (9th) and Benjamin.(23rd).

      5. Orus

        William Henry Harrison was the 9th U.S. President. Lasted only 30 days but still served as President so with Ben that’s 2

      6. Cindy Downs

        …AND William Henry Harrison…

      7. Leslie

        2 presidents named Harrison. The other was William Henry Harrison.

  8. Brad

    She’s terrible. Why doesn’t she go – so I can watch Jeopardy again?

    1. Tirzah

      You have no power over who hosts. So either buck it up and watch her, or watch reruns. Either way don’t blame her for keeping you from watching. Grow up. You made that choice. You did. That’s on you.
      People who blame others for their own decisions suck. Own your own bs.

      1. Lucille

        Who do you think you are?

  9. Tom

    I have no problem with her. It’s the judges accepting one name answers that is annoying. All answers should require a first and last name in order to acceptable.

    1. Alan

      I believe that Mayim Bialik does a wonderful job hosting Jeopardy. She is charming and has a great sense of humor. I particularly enjoy her interviews with the contestants.

      1. Leslie

        She grates on me when she is on. I watch because I love Jeopardy, but I can’t wait until Ken is back!!;;;

    2. Bob Weaver

      Sorry but full names are necessary to clarify to which t he e contestant meant. Alex asked for clarification on numerous occasions an I don’t recall people getting their knickers all bunched up

  10. Barbara

    I have been an avid Jeopardy fan since it’s beginning. I hardly missed an episode with Alex Trebek as the host. He is missed. As for the hosts since his death, only one fills his shoes. Ken Jennings is who Alex wanted as his replacement. I now ONLY watch the game when it is hosted by Ken. The remarks above are the reasons I will not watch the show when Mayim Bialik is hosting. I now tune in on Monday to see who is hosting. If it’s Ken, I watch. If it isn’t, I don’t. Listen to Alex and your viewers and make Ken the permanent host for everything Jeopardy!!

    1. Rolf

      same here , Jennings or no watch

  11. Joe

    I agree with 90% of the other comments. Please bring Ken back.

  12. Marilyn

    I totally prefer Mayim. I much prefer her interaction with contestants and there is no denying her intelligence.

    1. P

      Oh BS!
      She has the cue cards JUST LIKE Ken and Alex.
      They don’t necessarily KNOW the answer… THEY ARE READING THEM!…
      BACK OFF !
      She has different delivery and personality. That is all.
      Alex was great… but sometimes a bit condescending and smug. So what!… it is a GREAT game show.
      Have a glass of wine and get off your high horse!

  13. Elaine

    SHE NEEDS TO GO, JUST GET RID OF HER

  14. P

    Oh BS!
    She has the cue cards JUST LIKE Ken and Alex.
    They don’t necessarily KNOW the answer… THEY ARE READING THEM!…
    BACK OFF !
    She has different delivery and personality. That is all.
    Alex was great… but sometimes a bit condescending and smug. So what!… it is a GREAT game show.
    Have a glass of wine and get off your high horse!

  15. Judith

    She is a smart woman but an
    Unsuitable
    host for Jeopardy

  16. John Ball

    Mayim too slow, seems unsure of herself, not a natural for rapport with contestants.
    She may be smart, but might do well as a contestant.
    Ken, on the other hand meets all the host criteria perfectly.

  17. Nancy

    Alex and Ken may have cue cards, but they also know the answers and are smooth. Whereas she doesn’t know half the answers and it shows. Her responses are too Jerry. She’s a good actress, not a good game show host.

  18. MJ

    Lets give Mayim time to get a feel for the game.
    It’s a frigging GAME!!!!
    She does a fine job and she is Sweet. ( Trebeck wasn’t always nice to people)
    I love Ken. But Mayim is very nice to contestants, this is relaxing to them.
    She ll improve as she does it.

    1. Mazy May

      How much time does she need ? Not everyone is cut out to do it and she definitely isn’t .

  19. Sam

    You’re nuts! She’s Sooo Good at hosting Jeopardy! I can’t stand DULL, MONOCHROME Ken Jennings.

    1. Gitta

      Speaking of monochrome – Mayim needs a wardrobe advisor – what she wears makes her look frumpy and drab…

  20. D. Ferrara

    Mayim is a breath of fresh air to Ken’s dullness! She doesn’t play favorites and she doesn’t change the game mid-game. They now require her to dress down and not dress colorful because it makes Ken look bad. Ken let’s the contestants answer the question without asking the question like “What is.” I don’t get excited about watching unless she is the host. Ken is not host material!

  21. JeffB

    She is totally inept as host. There is nothing natural about her. She is used to a scripted performance and is completely ill-fitted to this format. Her comments are stilted and inane.

    I have never seen her acting performances, but I hope she’s better than she is on Jeopardy. I watch only intermittently when she is hosting, and if the contestants are lackluster, I turn it off!

  22. John

    People need to chill. It’s just a game show and she does a good job.

  23. Paula C

    Mayim is an actress. Does not fit well on JEOPARDY. I agree she does seem inept.

  24. Brenda

    Rule changes are always confusing and more often disappointing, no matter who is hosting! However, I find it more troubling that a simple misspelling should disqualifying you in Final Jeopardy question (especially if English may not be your primary language), OR YOU MAY HAVE GROWN UP LISTENING TO A COLLOQUIAL DIALECT…
    I am still trying to get over the ruling that Benedic”T” was ruled as incorrect for the name BENEDICK costing a “true Champion” his opportunity to continue his “record run”… I know I would have made the same mistake.
    Perhaps this is why more people are being drawn to [the games show network’s] simple games of chance and common sense and away from games that are designed for the academically astute! 🤔

    1. Dumb

      You are nuts. Jeopardy’s ratings crush anything on the GSN. Jeopardy has always been for smart people. If you can’t keep up feel free to watch a gameshow where people randomly pick suitcases.

  25. S

    I don’t care her either and can’t wait for Ken to be back. I am going to defend her on this. She is not chosing the ruling hear. She asked to be more specific because we had two president named Adam’s she need to no which one. We had John Adams and then John Quincy Adam’s. She didn’t ask to be for specific with Harrison one because there was only one Harrison as president.

  26. Jeff

    Vastly prefer Ken, Mayim is painful to watch as host. All the pauses after someone gives an answer show she should not be hosting the show.

  27. S

    So yes we did have 2 president named Harrison my mistake. Maybe she forgot just like I did.

  28. Tony

    Time for her to go.

  29. Rich Rusdorf

    If she doesn’t have a contract I think she should move on to acting positions rather than continue to host Jeopardy. There have been too many rules changes, inconsistencies, hesitations, etc. I also think she incorrectly denied Ben the win of a 10th game and I think the producers should bring him back for regular season play again.

    1. Bill

      When she accepted Harrison without specifics, but demanded specifics for Adams (there were 2 president Adam’s & 2 president Harrison’s) I said “That’s enough”! As long as she’s the host I will not watch it, she turns my stomach! When Ken comes back I’ll watch Jeopardy again!

  30. Judy Shelton

    after Alec trebech she is a big slide down the ladder. She acts like she is on a comedy, tragidy series. Much prefer Ken Jennings. He is very professional.

  31. Damian Ramos

    You all need to calm down and chill. She does a fine job. Do we really want robots up there? Or different personalities? I think she’s great and enjoy the mix between the 2. Of course people like him more we’ve seen him on for years! From original run to TOCs. To other challenges. Again relax she’s good at her job. You all wouldn’t have been happy with Ben Vereen or anybody else either!! Stop It!!

  32. Mere

    Doesn’t anyone have anything better to do than sit behind their computers and talk crap about people!?!?

  33. Betty

    I don’t like either one. Mike Richards was great. I enjoyed the show with him. Sadly they found something to get rid of him… I hardly watch anymore.

    1. Joan

      I agree…Mike Richards was the Best..!
      Always smiling and friendly..
      He was a natural ..!
      Get him back..please…
      But Ken Jennings is super great too..
      Mayim….she has to go…ASAP…!

  34. David

    I think a lot of the people complaining about Mayim are just jumping on the “i have strong opinions about jeopardy so i must be so intelligent” bandwagon.

  35. Victur

    Doesn’t anyone understand there was more than one Adams in WH? Of course it had to be specific

  36. Joan

    She needs to Leave Jeopardy ASAP…
    I don’t watch jeopardy anymore because of her…
    Don’t the producers of the show notice how she doesn’t answer the contestant s answer right away.. she waits.,!till she’s ready.,?
    Plus ..sometimes the answers are correct and that person..says they are wrong..!
    Jeopardy needs some New Producers …if they don’t notice these huge flaws..
    My husband and I won’t watch jeopardy until she’s gone..!

  37. Michael Bart

    At first, I thought she was unfairly being targeted by obsessive judging. After watching her more, I also now feel the same way as all the other ppl. The annoying delays in giving her response, the inconsistency in understanding and applying the rules, the annoying way she laughs and almost yells when a dbl J answer pops up, the the lack of speed (efficiency-fluency) she doesn’t posses and just lacks the wit and professionalism that her co-host (Jennings) has. It’s like night and day stark difference between them.

  38. Phyllis Stockstill

    I definitely noticed the internet/intranet mistake, but, just let it go, thinking I may have misheard. I remember the Adams/John Quincy Adam’s thing, but, did not pick up on the Harrison question. I may have been distracted right then. I can’t put my finger on it, but, for some reason I like Ken Jennings better. Mayem seems too rehearsed or stiff or something, With either one, I love Jeopardy period.

  39. Jerry Jeffrey

    Need to get rid of both Mayim and Kenny ! Give us Buzzy , the best possible host !

  40. Nancy C Wilson

    I much prefer Ken also—Maxim’s “jerkiness” bothers me—her tendency to stiffly move her head & neck as she talks—I realize that sounds picky, but it’s so mannered and unnatural! Her short interviews do NOT connect with the contestants! They sound more like a brush-off!

  41. BC

    Sorry to say, she is terrible. It’s such a letdown when the show starts and her name is announced.
    Ken is brilliant. I don’t understand why there needs to be two hosts.

  42. Belva Christine Macy

    She didn’t “change the rules”; she made a mistake and I’m sure she isn’t the first person to do so. Get over it!

  43. Debby Egolf

    I think she’s fantastic. She’s bright and fun, not boring and obnoxious like Jennings!

  44. Janice Roth

    There were 2 president Adams. That’s why contestant had to be more specific. There was only one President Harrison, therefore no more info needed

  45. Vicki

    She’s awful! Totally boring, takes too long to answer, inconsistent with rulings. Get rid of her! Please!

  46. James

    There were 2 different presidents with the Adam’s last name. John Adams was the 2nd U.S. president and John Quincy Adams was the 6th U.S. president. Answering this question correctly required further clarification. There has been only one U.S. president with the Harrison last name; therefore no further specificity was needed.

  47. Jeff

    Mayim doesn’t make the rules nor is she the final decision maker when it comes to whether a contestant is ruled correct or not. This role, as always, is up to the judges.

  48. Terry Paul

    Don’t like her. Hope they take he off altogether. I realize it takes two people to replace Alex but I think Ken can do it alone.

  49. Richard

    As long as she is hosting the show we do not watch it.

  50. She should not be doing this show. She changed her rulings all the time.
    She is boring to watch and she certainly is not suited to do this
    game show.

  51. Garthie

    She is pleasant enough, but her hesitation to confirm responses is very irritating. Because Ken is a master at the game it’s way more fun to watch when he is hosting.

  52. Dottie

    For those of you who missed it when this whole thing was discussed on the internet a decade ago: No if you have watched Jeopardy for any length of time you will have seen Alex Trebek turning to the panel of judges when in doubt about an answer.

    Sometimes, after a commercial break or if the situation warrants it, like before a wager on Jeopardy clue, he will announce the judges have reexamined an answer and changed their initial decision.

    It can be that they have found that the answer a contestant gave, while not the one the writer had chosen was also valid, or that the clue was ambiguous and could be interpreted in the way that caused the different answer, both situation leading to accepting the answer or that the constestant has mispronounced, adding or removing a letter, often an “s” at the end of the word.

    But it’s always the judges not Alex.

  53. Jeanne

    I can’t stand her. I can’t stand how she pauses before saying “correct” or “no”, she is rude and has a condescending tone. I mute the show and use closed captions when she is on so I don’t have to hear her. Everything about her is irritating.

  54. Terri

    Very frustrating waiting through the big pause for Mariam to reply to questions. Bring Ken back, please.

  55. greg

    i agree with most people, get her off hosting duties for jeopardy, she’s awful, never saw her acting skills, don’t care to! bialik=🤮

  56. Mark

    I disagree with almost everyone here. I can’t stand Ken Jennings and his phoney laugh. I’d rather watch bialik any day.

  57. Chris

    So smug. Acts like she knows the answer and clearly does not. The waits are too long . Don’t like her ! Bye

  58. Susan

    Why she was ever put on my favorite show is way beyond me. She sucked on big bang theory and seriously sucks on jeopardy. I refuse to watch the show when she’s on. Get a clue producers. A man is needed in this role. Stop believing that women should be everywhere and this is coming from a woman.

  59. JC

    She’s awful and is ruining the show!

  60. JC

    I don’t like either of them but Mayim’s the worst.

  61. I think Mayim Bialik does a great job! If you don’t like her, change the channel! If you don’t have something nice to say, don’t say anything!

  62. Claude & Diane

    The sooner we get Ken back on the show the better. I personally do not like Miyam as host.

  63. Suzanne

    I honestly don’t understand why the judges let her get away with the errors she plainly makes. It’s so unfair to the contestants. You rarely see any score adjustments for her errors. At least she ditched her “Single Jeopardy” quickly.

  64. Reggie

    Mayim was good at hosting Celebrity Jeopardy, where the questions are easier and she could interact with her acting peers. She seemed more natural in that role. Maybe they could have her host Celebrity Jeopardy and use Ken for the regular program.

  65. Diane

    She needs to go back to comedy. Doesn’t belong on Jeopardy. Ken should be the only host. No one can really replace Alex. But Ken does a good job.

  66. Ross

    Reggie… You said it. The Celebrity Jeopardy format was perfect for Mayim, and it was/is a really fun departure from the standard format, while still embodying the show. The questions are easier, so viewers can get more corrects, feel part of the show, and the banter is livelier and well suited to Mayim as you said. Regular Jeopardy and other specials of standard caliber…Is Ken a more suitable host? Yes, he is a natural. Very enjoyable. Is Mayim improving, yes, she definitely is. The contrast between the two is pleasant. Like two fine wines. The most interesting part…people are so passionate about this, about Jeopardy. It’s an American institution. Sony wins in the end, no matter who is hosting. 😅😅

  67. People don’t hate her because of her gender but because she’s a terrible host. I can’t watch Jeopardy when she’s on. But I’ve enjoyed watching Meredith Vieira for years on Millionaire and 25 words. I look forward to Jane Lynch on the Weakest Link. And Sara Haines is fine on the Chase. Lol

  68. John Perry

    I much prefer Ken Jennings…the only thing I’d let Mayim Bialik host is a Blossom marathon!

  69. JK

    She’s fine

    1. Kelly Wilson

      No, the bialik sucks.

  70. Karen

    The absolute worst choice for co-host is Bialek. No class, no charm, obnoxious and condescending. So many other people would have been better. I’m sure ratings while she’s on have tanked

  71. Kelly

    The bialik should be summarily fired. I HATE the bialik. Enough of the bialik’s crap. The bialik should crawl in hole, cover the entrance with dirt, and never come out again. Ever.

  72. Lc

    Please, please someone tell her to stop pausing before she says correct or whatever. It’s horrible. STOP THE PAUSE.

  73. Bill

    She uses the word Nope all the time. Is Nope even a proper word or response. I look at it like the word Ain’t.

  74. Irv

    Mayim: Rest assured that you are doing great on the show! There will always be haters who won’t like you for whatever reason. I find Ken a bit robotic but I don’t hate or criticize him. Let us show each other some love.

    1. Nope

      No

  75. Tami

    She had to ask Which Adam’s because there were 2 Adam’s’ that were president. I do prefer Ken though. He’s more knowledgeable and personable.

    1. Reading is hard

      You obviously didn’t read the article or missed the point. Of course there were two Adams as president. But there were also two Harrisons. The rules should have been consistent for both responses.

  76. Mary P

    Ken understands that the star of Jeopardy is the game itself. Mayim seems to believe she must entertain….I.e. doing the soft shoe! She is no where near as cute as she seems to think.

  77. Barbara

    I love Mayim!

  78. Jim

    She makes too many mistakes. Not agile enough

  79. Chuck Weissman

    One Host like it has been from the beginning! Ken is the one that Alex wanted so it is done!

  80. Melanie

    Her pauses are so annoying that I don’t want to watch when she is hosting.

  81. I don’t care for Ken. I think Wayim does a much better job.

  82. Judy

    She constantly calls time before the times up signal chimes..wrong wrong wrong. She takes too long to tell the contestants if they are wrong or right

  83. Kris Kulin

    Don’t like her I never have and she is arrogant and tries to make everything about her that us why her sit com
    Call Me Kat was canceled and should have been!! She thinks she’s all that when she’s not. What happened to being thankful for what you have including the wonderful people you work with and surrounded you to make you a better actor??

  84. Joslyn

    She is an actress. There’s a marked difference between someone who does this show because they LOVE it, and someone who is simply paid. I don’t care for myam in this instance, and I’m really not sure why she would choose to do this.

  85. Katie urbanek

    How about the player who said the French cookie was a macaroon!! Wrong ! It was a macron. Totally different cookie! Duh!

  86. Scott

    Mayim is not bad at Jeopardy but I think she would be a better fit for Wheel of Fortune once Pat Sajerk retires. Leave Jeopardy for Ken.

  87. Don

    I like mayim she does a good job ken makes mistakes sometimes

  88. Rich

    It’s just a Game Show…
    Both the new Hosts have their Good and Bad points…

    Ken freaking wears a suit… Is his change of Tie smart?
    At least Mayim has a wardrobe….

  89. Sunshine

    She is a great host, you people need to lay off and let her do her job, there are a panel of judges who make the final decision on whether the answer is correct not Mayim

  90. Marideet

    Oh for crying out loud people get a life. I watch both, and they both make mistakes! So did Alex.

  91. Dan

    All of you…get a life!

  92. Lala

    Why does she laugh when there’s no reason for it ? She’s so awkward

  93. Maggie

    I’ve chosen not to watch when shes on. The pauses suck. She projects how smart she is with her neuroscience degree, but she’s NOT knowledgeable. Awful timing and terrible jokes

  94. Carol

    Ken Jennings is a better host than Alex Trebek ever was! Mayim B is just plain awful and annoying.

  95. DeAnn

    I miss Jeopardy so very much!! Please get rid of her so I can watch again!!!! I will NOT be back until she is gone. There is a hole in my heart where Jeopardy should be!!!!!

  96. I think she’s great. She draws lots of unnecessary criticism.
    How sad. She’s a very intelligent lady. Everyone has a bad moment @.
    This is my favorite game show. If you have to be so critical, why watch it. I’ve never seen anything on the show that would deter me from watching Jeopardy.

  97. Ed

    Ian done till Ken comes back

  98. Round we go

    Coming from the guy posting in the comment section

  99. Cindi

    I hope when she leaves in June she doesn’t return. I actually find myself switching channels when she is hosting.

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