Mike Richards, the rumored new “Jeopardy!” host as well as the game show’s resident executive producer, has spoken out about his role in past discrimination lawsuits from a decade ago.
Richards, 46, was previously an executive producer on “The Price is Right” when the CBS show was slapped with two bias suits in 2010 and 2011.
In an office memo allegedly sent to his staff Monday morning, Richards confirmed reports he was the frontrunner to be the permanent “Jeopardy” host and discussed his role in the lawsuits.“I want to address the complicated employment issues raised in the press during my time at ‘The Price is Right’ ten years ago.