‘Danger! ‘Star James Holzhall explains why he supported Mike Richards’ dismissal

legendary Danger! Contestant James Holzhauer explained the reasons for his public support Mike Richards‘The executive producer of the show was removed.

Soon after the news broke on Tuesday, the scandal-ridden Richards will no longer be part of the joint quiz show, and Holzhall has won 32 consecutive games. Danger!——Shared his views on the matter on social media.

by TwitterHolzhauer wrote: “I think Mike Richards’ podcast comments are suitable for the upper class? No. But should he be questioned because he runs Jeopardy’s job? No.”

When mentioning the departure of Richards obviously, Holzal also released a GIF of the “Ding Dong Witch Is Dead” scene The Wizard of Oz.

A few hours later, Holzhauer returned to the platform and shared his reasons for publicly opposing Richards, who recently resigned from his new position. Danger! The host reappeared his offensive podcast comments in a report by The Ringer.

He wrote: “Some people judge Mike Richards based solely on his podcast comments and have formed negative opinions, but I judge him based on the way he treats people behind Jeopardy and have formed stronger negative opinions. .”

Holzhauer shared a link to an article from Hollywood Report, Reviewed the workplace culture of the studio Reasonable price During Richards as the producer of the show.

He also posted a photo of the TV screen turned off with the words: “My plan for the fall.” Another picture, which shows a screenshot Danger! The logo says: “McNeill Variations”.Journalists writing investigative articles ring Named Claire McNeill.

On August 20, after the announcement of Richards’ resignation Danger! The host Holzal also lashed out at the producer on Twitter.

“I really look forward to this season’s premiere. After an exhaustive 61 clue search for the next dangerous champion, the show surpassed three obvious candidates and declared Mike Richards the victory,” he quipped road.

Through 33 appearances on the show, Holzhauer won $2,464,216, second only to Ken Jennings. Danger! Regular game bonuses and the number of games won. He won the show’s “Championship Championship” in November 2019.

The call for Richards to step down came later ring An article was published on August 18 detailing a series of sexist comments that Richards made on his podcast several years ago when he was Reasonable price.

Litigation since he took office Reasonable price, Which included allegations of gender discrimination, also led to a request that he not be appointed as the successor of the beloved long-term host, Alex Trebek, who died in November.

Following the report ringRichards issued an apology before finally resigning from the host role.

At that time, Sony Pictures Television stated in a statement that Richards would continue to serve as the executive producer of the show.

But on Tuesday, it was announced that he would lose his role as executive producer Danger! with The wheel of fate As the resulting rebound ringThe article shows no signs of abating.

Suzanne Prete, Executive Vice President of Business and Strategy Danger! And the Wheel of Fortune, announced the news in a message shared by Sony to the staff Weekly newspaper.

Prete said in her message: “I am writing to let you know that Mike will no longer be the EP of Wheel and Jeopardy! Effective immediately.

“We had hoped that when Mike stepped down from Jeopardy’s role as host! This would minimize the destruction and internal difficulties we have experienced in the past few weeks. This obviously did not happen.”

actor Mayim Bialik Will continue to play her role Danger! Host of primetime specials and spin-off series after Richards left. Before more guest hosts join, she will also take over the daily evening show.

During this time, Richards’ behind-the-scenes role will be taken over by Michael Davis, who will serve as executive producer Who wants to be a millionaire.