A fan of LeVar Burton who messed up “Jeopardy!”Host Pick

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Sony Pictures Television has nominated Mike Richards and Mayim Bialik as hosts for “Jeopardy!”, Respectively. And on Wednesday, the spin-off took place after a controversial avalanche at the end of months of a search to replace the late Alex Trebek.

Proponents of overwhelming fan favorite LeVar Burton, who recently guest-starred on a quiz show and have long been openly campaigning to become the new face of the ABC program, are angry and disappointed this week on social media. I came across big news.

Some people opposed the final selection and vowed to boycott the series in solidarity with their beloved actor.

“Le Var Burton sits there, is brilliant and uncomplicated, has a loyal fan base of 40 years, and these … Looney Tunes roll dice at Discount Patrick Bateman,” said writer Charlotte Clymer. I tweeted. “I still believe LeVar Burton was the perfect person for the job, and I’ll die on this hill.”

“Jeopardy was a good run,” wrote film critic Robert Daniels. “I … I’m going to stop seeing LeVar Burton’s memory as a host.”

Launched in January 2020, LeVar Burton was a favorite of fans who were chosen as the permanent host of “Jeopardy!”. To replace the late Alex Trebek.

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Up to his short mission as guest host of the long-running competition series, more than 257,000 fans have signed an online petition to nominate Burton as Trebek’s successor.

Of course, Burton already has a wealth of experience hosting educational programs. From 1983 to 2006, Burton hosted the popular PBS series “Reading Rainbow” and won several Emmy and Peabody Awards. Other fans grew up watching him in the “Roots” and “Star Trek: Next Generation” franchises.

Fans weren’t the only ones he wanted to get a job. In social media, in interviews, and in communication with the show’s producer, Burton reiterated his desire to undertake the coveted cloak.

But last week, when the rumors of “Jeopardy!” Began to spread. Executive producer Richards is in final talks to host the show permanently, and Burton has issued a positive statement to his loyal fans on social media.

“I’ve said many times in the last few weeks that I’ve won regardless of the outcome,” he tweeted on August 5.

“The overflow of love and support from family, friends, and fans was incredible. If I believe that love is the ultimate blessing and it is, I am immeasurably truly blessed. increase.”

Despite Burton’s optimism, Twitter users did not ease their disappointment with the end result.

Among Burton’s Hollywood allies was Matthew A. Cherry, director of “Hair Love,” who soon abandoned his “Jeopardy!” Ratings; Former “View” host Meghan McCain wonders why the show’s production team “can’t give it to LeVar Burton, literally as everyone on the planet wanted.” I thought. And Selma filmmaker Ava DuVernay announced her grand plan: “(Burton) will create a show at this moment to host and make an international hit.”

Some Burton fans have also been raised by Richards’ past, raised by women who became pregnant while Richards was executive producer of the game show and subsequently lost their jobs in The Price Is Light. Brought up an illegal dismissal proceeding.

Just before Sony Pictures Television appoints him as “Jeopardy!” Richards, who hosts with Biarik, the alum of the “Big Bang Theory,” addressed the backlash with a note to the staff of the series.

“To you, the way my comments and actions are characterized in these complaints does not reflect who I am or how we cooperated in The Price Is Right. I want you to know, “he wrote.

“I directly know the peculiarities of being a parent. That’s the most important thing in the world for me. I say nothing to downplay someone’s pregnancy and always travel to my colleague’s parenting I have supported. “