MAYIM Bialik had the best of intentions when she was named Jeopardy! host in 2021.
The former child star, who went on to become a accomplished neuroscientist, purposely softened her fashion style to reflect the intellectual game show's mantra of brains over beauty.
But toning down led many fans to tune out, complaining that the 46-year-old's clothing choices were simply bland and uninspiring.
And fans of the show had a field day back in February, 2022, pointing out that Mayim wore the same orange sweater blazer on two different shows, as she hosted the normal daytime episode, and then the primetime National College Championship.
On a recent episode of the Drew Barrymore show, Mayim laughed as she promised to avoid making the same mistakes twice.
"I will never wear that blazer again. That's it. Done!" she exclaimed, adding that it's easier for male co hosts like Ken Jennings to change up his routine.
"I mean, look, for men in these hosting positions, they also change clothes every episode. But they wear like, a blue suit, a black suit, a grey suit, and they just change the ties," Mayim noted. "It's less noticeable."
When Mayim was first invited to guest host back in June, 2021, the former Big Bang Theory star, who also holds a Ph.D. in neuroscience, admitted she didn't want to be defined by her wardrobe.
In an exclusive interview with the , Mayim discussed the motivation behind her outfits:
“I really just wanted to look like the academic that I was trained to be,” she explained. “And to me, that does mean a certain amount of formality and decorum.
And also in great respect to Alex Trebek, the image I have of him is in a suit, it’s ‘blazer’d’ up.”
She eventually settled on her own unique look that she believed reflected both her own values and those of the fallen legend.
"I wanted to choose things that were flattering and that I feel comfortable in." she continued. "And as an actress, you almost never get to have those things.
"I also wanted to bring a little bit of flair, but not too much.”
But it turned out to be not enough flair, and fans fired back.
Afte trading off duties with former champ, Ken Jennings, Mayim returned to the host podium in April with a complete new makeover.
Gone were the cold glasses, earing and shoes. Replace by stylized straight hair and a new set of glsases.
Finally, fans approved.
On Instagram, one friend wrote: “Mayim, you look fabulous! Love your hair like this,”
Anothd added: “Cute hair!!!”'
Over on twitter, another commented:“Omg you look beautiful! I love your hair!”
While , “So thrilled to enjoy you on Jeopardy again! Btw, you look fabulous!!”
“Whoever is styling Mayim, bravo!! You should get a raise. The differences are subtle, but perfect!” someone else added.
In early May, Mayim once again took over the hosting duties, as Ken began an extended break.
Days before her debut, she showed off even more of a change, this time, ditching her glasses for dark eyeshadow.
Mayim posted a photo to her Instagram stories of her smiling while taking a mirror selfie.
She was wearing a black shirt, no glasses, shiny lipstick, and dark eye make-up.
Her short shoulder-length hair appeared to be wavy as she looked up.
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