TMZ reports the Call Me Kat star was a frontrunner for the hosting job, but she had other commitments. "So, because they loved her so much ... we're told Jeopardy! honchos came up with the idea for 2 hosts -- one for the daily show, and Mayim for the quiz show's primetime and spin-off specials," according to TMZ. ALSO: Bialik responds to critics complaining of her choice as host of Jeopardy!'s primetime specials: “If you don’t like me as the new host of Jeopardy!, I’m sorry."
TOPICS: Mayim Bialik, Jeopardy!, Game Shows