Who is Mike Richards? Meet Alex Trebek’s reported ‘Jeopardy!’ host successor

“Who is Mike Richards?”

It’s the question on the minds of “Jeopardy!” fans after a report claimed the long-running game show’s executive producer might be taking over the show as its permanent host to replace the late Alex Trebek. Variety exclusively reported that the 46-year-old is in “advanced negotiations” with Sony Pictures Television to host the beloved trivia show. After long speculation about who would take over the place on the podium, many avid watchers and loyal fans of the show, which has had over 8,200 episodes and 37 seasons, have expressed surprise that Richards beat out all the big-name contenders, including fan-favorites Ken Jennings and LeVar Burton, who only got one week of hosting duties.