“The Big Bang Theory” fans are in for a treat in the upcoming “Young Sheldon” season finale.
Mayim Bialik and Jim Parsons are set to reprise their roles as Amy Farrah Fowler and Sheldon Cooper in the episode, which airs May 16 on CBS and streams on Paramount+, Deadline reported.
This is the first time Bialik and Parsons have reunited on the small screen since the series finale of “The Big Bang Theory” in May 2019.
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Mayim Bialik will reprise her “Big Bang Theory” role in the season finale of “Young Sheldon.” (Getty Images)
“Young Sheldon” is a prequel series to “Big Bang Theory” and follows the life of Parsons’ character during his childhood. Ian Armitage plays the title role in the series.
News of Bialik's appearance came shortly after the actress was informed she would no longer be the host of “Jeopardy!” in December.
On December 15, Bialik surprised “Jeopardy!” fans by announcing that barely a year and a half after her and Ken Jennings were named permanent co-hosts of the show, a big change had occurred.
“As the holidays begin in Hollywood, I have news from Jeopardy!,” said the 48 year old actress wrote in a statement on her Instagram. “Sony has informed me that I will no longer host the syndicated version of Jeopardy!”
The “Big Bang Theory” star added that she was “honored” to have been nominated for an Emmy this year for hosting the series and wrote, “I am deeply grateful for the opportunity to be a part of from the Jeopardy family!
Mayim Bialik and Jim Parsons will both reprise their “Big Bang Theory” roles for the “Young Sheldon” finale. (Bill Inoshita/CBS)
“For all of you who have supported me throughout this incredible journey and to the fans, contestants, writers, staff and crew of America's Favorite Quiz Show, thank you,” concluded Bialik in his message.
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In a statement shared by the “Jeopardy!” Instagram page, “Mayim Bialik announced that she will no longer host the syndicated version of 'Jeopardy!'. We have made the decision to have a host for the syndicated show next season to maintain continuity for our viewers , and Ken Jennings will be the sole host of the syndicated “Jeopardy!”
“We are truly grateful for all of Mayim’s contributions to ‘Jeopardy!’, and we look forward to continuing to work with her on primetime specials,” the statement concluded.
Mayim Bialik was informed in December that she would no longer host “Jeopardy!”. (Tyler Golden/ABC via Getty Images)
When Bialik and Jennings were initially named the show's new hosts, it was explained that they would take turns hosting syndicated episodes and would each take charge of certain tournaments and specials, with Bialik taking the helm of ” Celebrity Jeopardy!” When Bialik took a break from recording following the writers strikeJennings took over all new episodes.
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It's unclear if Bialik will ever return to host future tournaments under the name “Jeopardy!” account suggested in their statement.
Ken Jennings shared in January that Mayim Bialik's departure from “Jeopardy!” came “as a surprise”. (Christophe Willard/ABC via Getty Images)
In January, Jennings admitted in an interview with The Hollywood Reporter that Bialik's statement surprised him, saying, “It took me by surprise, because I loved working with my Mayim, and I'm going to miss her .”
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He added: “I can't speak to his decision-making process or his opinions on this matter.”
Emily Trainham of Fox News Digital contributed to this report.