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FINAL JEOPARDY
Mayim Bialik seen looking downcast with disheveled look in first outing since announcing she was fired as Jeopardy! host
"Sony has informed me that I will no longer be hosting"
MAYIM Bialik has been photographed for the first time since she announced she was fired from Jeopardy.
The TV star shared the news on her Instagram on Friday - shocking many fans.
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Mayim, 48, kept a low profile on Saturday while being photographed out and about in Los Angeles, California.
The Big Bang Theory actress didn't show off a smile while wearing a laid-back outfit including a sweatshirt that said "Curb Your Antisemitism" and a pair of gray leopard-print pants.
For footwear, she wore a pair of open-toed sandals.
The star also left her short brunette hair down while also going completely make-up-free.
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In a few photos, she held onto a phone in her hands, and in others, she ditched the device and carried a large orange Le Creuset pot worth $400.
SHOCKING ANNOUNCEMENT
On Friday, game show fans were shocked after Miyam took to social media to share the unfortunate news.
Her statement appeared over a blue screen - similar to the one shown on the popular US game show.
It read: "As the Holiday break begins in Hollywood, I have some Jeopardy! news.
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"Sony has informed me that I will no longer be hosting the syndicated version of Jeopardy!."
She continued: "I am incredibly honored to have been nominated for a primetime Emmy for hosting this year and am deeply grateful for the opportunity to have been part of the Jeopardy! family.
"For all of you who have supported me through this journey and to the fans, contestants, writers, staff of America's favorite quiz show, thank you."
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The comments were turned off on Mayim's post, which saw her directly announce the news before the show did so.
JEOPARDY'S STATEMENT
Shortly after the Hollywood actor's statement, the official Jeopardy! accounts made one as well.
Their announcement read: "Mayim Bialik has announced she will no longer be hosting the syndicated [or nightly] version of Jeopardy!.
"We have made the decision to have one host for the syndicated show next season to maintain continuity for our viewers.
"And Ken Jennings will be the sole host for syndicated Jeopardy!."
"We are truly grateful for all of Mayim's contributions to Jeopardy!, and we hope to work with her in the future on primetime specials."
In 2021, Mayim and Ken were tapped to host the game show through the calendar year.
The following summer (and after disgraced EP Mike Richards was named and un-named host), Mayim and Ken were made the permanent hosts.
MAYIM'S BIRTHDAY TRIBUTE
Just days before the reveal, the Jeopardy! social media account wished Mayim a happy birthday.
In their post, the ex-host looked happier than ever at the podium with the text: "Happy birthday, Mayim!"
"Bring out the cake and presents! Wishing @missmayim a very happy birthday," the caption exclaimed. While the photo itself isn't new, the presentation was.
The post marked only the second time Jeopardy! has featured Mayim's image on their platforms since July 12 when they took to Instagram to announce the show's Emmy nominations.
'WORST HOST'
Many fans shared their thoughts on Miyam being fired in the comment section.
One top-liked comment labeled her the "worst host," while another fan remarked: "I’m kind of happy she’s not the host anymore… she was just too boring IMO."
A third defended: "Way to ruin a Happy Birthday. Some people just have this need to be heard, no matter how inappropriate."
A few others weren't afraid to share their honest opinions.
"Get rid of this disgrace. Alex only wanted Ken and no one else. She was OK in Big Bang Theory, but definitely not Jeopardy!."
"I don't even watch Jeopardy that much and I easily prefer Ken over her." Another read: "I hated her pauses."
MAYIM'S BREAK FROM JEOPARDY!
For a while, Mayim was absent from the series due to the strikes in Hollywood.
In an interview with Vanity Fair, she spoke her mind: "There’s a lot of complexity to this, but my general statement is always that I come from a union family.
My grandparents were immigrants who worked in sweatshops, and my parents were public school teachers."
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She added, "While it’s not for me to personally judge anyone else’s decision, for me, I am a union supporter - pretty much all unions and what they fight for.
I believe in that system even if it’s not perfect. I believe in getting educated about why people strike and what they’re striking for."
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