I've been tepid about Meredith as a Millionaire host from the start. She always seemed like a dry news type to me, especially compared to Mr. Folksy Regis. Contestants raved about her warm and friendly personality, though, and she did keep the syndie going for a long, long time. So somebody out there liked her.
Meredith says she's got a nice gig at NBC and a YouTube project in the works. Millionaire's numbers have eroded over the years, but the producers will keep the show going for season number twelve. Which has naturally set off lots of speculation about Meredith's replacement. For a truly offbeat list of possibilities, try this.
I haven't the foggiest about who will step in. Various guest hosts have asked the questions, including Cat Deeley and (yes) Steve Harvey. The producers could try somebody completely new, but that's a huge risk with an aging franchise. We'll probably hear lots of rumors over the next several months.
Farewell to Meredith, and slacking ratings. I really think a new host will really shake things up.
ReplyDeleteNot as much as Harvey Feud, but still...
Family Feud also tarted up the questions, much to the annoyance of the game show Internets. I don't see that happening on Millionaire.
ReplyDeleteWith it being in the low 2 ratings, I think it's done. Cat Deeley was originally going to take over sometime in 2008 when Meredith was unsure if she was staying with the show then.
ReplyDeleteI honestly think Al Roker would be a great choice if the show does continue.
FYI, Meredith also has her own production company. She has had at least one documentary on the Discovery ID channel(and it was pretty good). I believe it was about a prisoner who didn't commit and crime and was freed.
The producers say they're keeping the show on the air. In today's daytime TV universe, if your show can get a mid-two household rating, you're not doing bad. Not many daytime syndies get that number nowadays.
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