‘Jeopardy’ Host Frontrunner Mike Richards Brushes Off ‘Price Is Right’ Lawsuits in Staff Memo
Jeopardy! executive producer and hosting frontrunner Mike Richards has responded to a series of old complaints from his tenure on The Price Is Right. In a memo to staff shared with The Daily Beast, Richards brushed aside a series of old lawsuits from his tenure with The Price Is Right in which female employees complained of harassment and discrimination, which allegedly took place during and after their pregnancies.
Late last week, news broke that Richards, one of several guest hosts to take a turn on air as Jeopardy! searches for Alex Trebek’s replacement, was in advanced negotiations for the job. (At the time, a source told The Daily Beast that discussions with potential hosts remain ongoing.) But Richards’ past with The Price Is Right, where multiple models accused producers of discrimination and harassment during his tenure, raised concerns.
In his memo to staff, Richards confirmed he had been asked if he would consider hosting the show and that “no final decisions have been made.”