“There is no truth to this at all,” the spokesperson said.

Everyone has been misled, unfortunately.

Perhaps some minion chatter."

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LeVar Burton on ‘Jeopardy’.Carol Kaelson/Jeopardy Productions, Inc

Or perhaps it was wishful thinking that Sony realized the error of its ways?

Some suggest the host’s celebrity shouldn’t upstage the players and their race to win cash.

“The host should be the secondary figure.”

“Go figure, I fire five models,” Richards reportedly said at the time.

What are the odds one of the ones that I keep gets pregnant?"

He continued, “I am very proud of my time onThe Price Is RightandLet’s Make a Deal.

During my tenure, our female cast members welcomed seven beautiful children.

We embraced and celebrated each pregnancy and birth both in front of and behind the camera.

It was a joy to watch their families grow and highlight their happiness as part of the show.”

He said as much via Twitter after the news about Richards was announced.

“The outpouring of love and support from family, friends, and fans alike has been incredible!