Variety said Mr. Richards, the executive producer leading the search for a host to replace Alex Trebek, was now himself the top candidate. Sony Pictures Entertainment would not confirm the report.Variety said Mr. Richards, the executive producer leading the search for a host to replace Alex Trebek, was now himself the top candidate. Sony Pictures Entertainment would not confirm the report.Read MoreReality Television, Television, Sony Pictures Entertainment, Variety, Barker, Bob, Burton, LeVar, Cheney, Dick, Richards, Mike (1975- ), Jeopardy! (TV Program), Jennings, Ken, Trebek, Alex
