After weeks of turmoil in Danger!, Mike Richards has left the show entirely. He’s the former executive producer of the show and was recently named one of the game show’s new hosts – but quit just days later Detailed Ringer Sexist and other inappropriate comments he made in his previous role as a podcast host.
Less than two weeks ago, Sony Pictures Television told NPR in an email statement, “Richards will remain in his role as the show’s lead.” “We hope that he, as an EP, will continue to do so with professionalism and respect,” the company spokesperson added.
Mike Richards accepts a Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Game Show for The price is right in 2016.
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But on Tuesday, Sony Pictures Television shared with NPR a memo sent by Susan Brett, executive vice president of business and strategy for NPR. wheel of fortune And Danger!, For employees of my gaming program. Partially reads:
“Dear team,
I am writing to let you know that Mike will not be an EP for wheel And Danger! Effective immediately. We had hoped that when Mike resigned from the host position at Danger! It would have reduced the disruption and internal difficulties we’ve all been experiencing in the past few weeks. This clearly did not happen.”
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