"Celebrity Jeopardy!" reveals a surprising change

Remember Mayim Bialik? She won't be returning for the upcoming season! 😲

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Guess who's taking the mantle? It's Ken Jennings! 👏 From OG "Jeopardy!" to the celebrity stage.

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Why the switch? Bialik stands strong with her Hollywood peers during the ongoing strikes.

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Did you know? 🧐 She even made a bold move by walking off the “Jeopardy!” set back in May.

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Writers like Michele Loud assert, “Without us, it’s just an empty blue screen.” ✍️ Solidarity matters!

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What's next for "Jeopardy!"? Return of "Celebrity Jeopardy" next month & Season 40 this fall. 🍂

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Challenges ahead? Showrunner Davis reveals the strikes have "derailed" the trivia shows. 🚂💥

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But, there's hope! Old material and return of past contestants will spice up the next season. 🔄

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A silver lining: Davies assures fairness to players and talks about inviting back old faces. 🎉

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Exciting News! 🎁 Prize money gets a boost for the 40th season. Time to aim high contestants!

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