'Jeopardy!': Levar Burton Fans Still Fuming as Permanent Hosts Solidified
08/12/2021 01:49 am EDT
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If nothing else, fans complained that Richards was an unremarkable, unexciting pick compared to Burton. They feared that this was exactly why he got the job.
Trebek's Pick
Long-time Jeopardy! host Alex Trebek was asked who should replace him in an interview before his passing, and he suggested that the show should take a more diverse approach to its next casting decision.
Competitor
Many people — including people with the Hollywood influence to make it happen — suggested that now would be a great time to create a rival trivia show with Burton as the host.
Troy
Clips and memes from Burton's cameo on Community got a lot of play on Wednesday as fans processed the disappointing news. For those that don't recall, Troy (Donald Glover) has an emotional breakdown in the episode just from the stress of meeting his childhood hero Burton in real life.
Memes
Other memes referenced Burton's roles from all across media in the last several decades, simultaneously highlighting his relevance.
Setup
Many, many critics felt that they had been tricked by Sony's assurances that all the guest hosts were being considered. They also felt like Richards' position within the company was the main reason he was hired.
Abstain
Finally, some fans said that they would simply not be watching Jeopardy! going forward. Without Trebek's familiar presence there, the casting process left a bad taste in their mouths and they did not want to tune in for Richards sa they might have with Burton.
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