When Jeopardy! returns with new episodes for its daily syndicated run, the beloved game show will be handling things a bit differently from what fans are used to. From having to use recycled clues to the decision to hold off on inviting any brand new contestants, Season 40 will likely stand out quite a bit from other seasons, thanks in large part to the ongoing WGA writers strike. And with production starting up this week for new episodes, it’s looking more and more like co-host Mayim Bialik will be absent for longer than previously expected, with Ken Jennings set to be at the wheel for much of the foreseeable future.
One factor that will be keeping the Call Me Kat vet away from the Jeopardy! lectern is the aforementioned writers strike. As regular viewers will recall, Bialik stepped down from her position near the end of Season 39 as a sign of unity with the show’s talented writing staff. Jennings took some flak for holding the fort in her stead, despite also sharing the love for the clue creators that make the game so fun.
