After weeks of celebrity hosts, current executive producer Mike Richards and actor Mayim Bialik have officially been named permanent co-hosts of Jeopardy, according to reports from Variety.
When news broke about who would be the next hosts of Jeopardy, LeVar Burton fans didn't receive the news too well.
Even if nothing comes from it, I can’t tell how much how I appreciate all y’alls love and support! ????????♥️
Petition · Make LeVar Burton the next host of Jeopardy! · https://t.co/60lC1WCD61
https://t.co/QFxedpuWpU— LeVar Burton (@levarburton) November 12, 2020
Always the gentleman, Burton was gracious in his response as he prepared himself for the outcome.
“I have said many times over these past weeks that no matter the outcome, I’ve won,” Burton tweeted. “The outpouring of love and support from family, friends, and fans alike has been incredible! If love is the ultimate blessing and I believe that it is, I am truly blessed beyond measure.”
I have said many times over these past weeks that no matter the outcome, I’ve won. The outpouring of love and support from family, friends, and fans alike has been incredible! If love is the ultimate blessing and I believe that it is, I am truly blessed beyond measure. ????????
— LeVar Burton (@levarburton) August 5, 2021
As expected, you can count on Twitter to provide the best reactions to Burton not being chosen as Jeopardy's new host.
One person was in disbelief about who was chosen as the new host of Jeopardy.
Us: Hire LeVar Burton.
Sony: How about a predatory White EP that’s only been on the show for less than a year?
Us: No, we want LeVar Burton.
Sony: What if we give you that same White guy we promised before, BUT we throw in a Zionist that you loved in sitcoms?
Me: pic.twitter.com/fFj9MgR2tm
— Prince of all Saiyans ????⚜️????♠️ (Ꮵ ᏣᎳᎩ) ???????? (@Tchalla_Fett) August 11, 2021
Another person just wanted to give Burton his flowers.
LeVar Burton appreciation post pic.twitter.com/rmcItBcpoG
— Meena Harris (@meena) August 11, 2021
What we wanted: LeVar Burton hosts Jeopardy.
What we would accept: Ken Jennings hosts Jeopardy.
What we got: Mike Richards hosts Jeopardy. pic.twitter.com/U14KXPCGQd
— Thomas (@thelite) August 5, 2021
After all of his iconic roles, one person could not understand why he wasn't selected.
LEVAR BURTON DID NOT GET HIS RIGHT FOOT CUT OFF, BE THE ENGINEER OF A WHOLE-ASS STARSHIP, OR TEACH THE ENTIRE WORLD TO READ JUST SO YALL COULD DO THIS SHIT. https://t.co/TaKnERpOsU
— James III (@James3rdComedy) August 4, 2021
Another person felt like a clown after believing that Burton had a shot to be the next host.
Jeopardy really had us believing LeVar Burton or Mayim Bialik had a chance. Here comes Mike Richards.#Jeopardy
pic.twitter.com/q7VTflM7T7— ClockOutWars (@clockoutwars) August 4, 2021
Even Ava DuVernay was willing to come up with a game show that Burton could host.
Me trying to create a show right in this moment for @levarburton to host and make an international hit. pic.twitter.com/VS9g1WHPEb
— Ava DuVernay (@ava) August 11, 2021
Although you won't be able to watch Burton host the legendary game show, you can join the LeVar Burton Book Club by Fable, a social reading app that encourages users to build safe communities and foster mental wellness through reading, as Blavity previously reported.
“My vision is to read great books with my community and share my love for stories with everyone, he told Blavity. "I am hoping to drive meaningful and thoughtful conversations about racial justice, cultural shifts, equality and to be honest… stories that simply allow us to escape through a good yarn.”
The acclaimed actor received a groundswell of support to be the late Alex Trebek's replacement and a petition was created in his favor, as Blavity previously reported.