Richard Osman might need solely simply introduced that he’s stepping down from internet hosting Pointless after 13 years, however viewers are already questioning who may substitute him on the BBC quiz present.
In a press release, the Home of Video games star revealed that he had determined to give up the programme to focus extra on his writing, having printed a number of books together with bestseller The Thursday Homicide Membership.
Richard, 51, mentioned being the host had been a ‘pleasure from begin to end’, including that he appeared ahead to persevering with to look on the movie star editions of the sequence.
The press launch from the BBC revealed that Pointless star Alexander Armstrong shall be joined by a line-up of visitor presenters who're but to be confirmed in episodes resulting from air later this 12 months.
With hypothesis rife as to who these visitor presenters may very well be, bookmakers have already predicted who may take Richard’s place on a everlasting foundation.
Susie Dent
Countdown star and word-whizz Susie Dent, recognized for sitting in Dictionary Nook on the Channel 4 sport present, is the present frontrunner based on bookmakers Ladbrokes, who're providing odds of 5/2 for her.
Susie, 57, who's a skilled lexicographer and etymologist, has been on Countdown since 1992 and has printed a sequence of annual Language Stories for the Oxford College Press.
Alex Horne
Comic Alex Horne, who’s finest recognized for creating TV sequence Taskmaster and not too long ago appeared on the movie star model of The Nice British Bake Off for Stand Up To Most cancers, is in second place with odds of seven/2.
The 43-year-old can be the host and bandleader of the comedy band The Horne Part and hosts a podcast for the group.
Victoria Coren Mitchell
Subsequent up is author Victoria Coren Mitchell, who has hosted BBC quiz present Solely Join since 2008 and has 9/2 odds.
Along with writing common newspaper columns and books, the 49-year-old has additionally printed a memoir about her profession as knowledgeable poker participant referred to as For Richer, For Poorer: A Love Affair With Poker.
Rachel Riley
Susie’s Countdown colleague Rachel Riley, the arithmetic ace, has 5/1 odds to exchange Richard on Pointless.
The 36-year-old initially changed Carol Vorderman on Countdown when she joined the Channel 4 programme in 2009.
Paul Sinha
After Rachel comes The Chase quizzer Paul Sinha, often known as The Sinnerman on the programme, with odds of 6/1.
In 2019, the now-51-year-old turned the British Quiz Champion Of The Yr, and was identified with Parkinson’s illness.
Different names thrown into the combo embody TV presenter Rick Edwards, 8 Out Of 10 Cats star Jon Richardson, comic Tim Vine and stand-up Alan Davies, with The Workplace co-writer Stephen Service provider, TV and radio presenter Konnie Huq, comic Rhod Gilbert and Mock the Week common Ed Gamble additionally receiving mentions.
Alex Apati of Ladbrokes voiced his opinion that these accountable for Pointless ‘will goal a rival gameshow of their quest to search out Richard Osman’s substitute, with Susie Dent and Alex Horne seemingly in a two-horse race for the job as issues stand’.
‘Whoever replaces Osman is certain to have massive footwear to fill, and the percentages recommend that function may properly go to the one man in showbiz taller than the present co-host within the form of Stephen Service provider,’ he added.
When it was introduced that Richard was departing Pointless, he emphasised how a lot he’ll miss everybody who he labored with on the present.
‘I'll miss everybody a lot, however I’m thrilled that I’ll nonetheless be presenting the movie star exhibits. I can’t thank everybody sufficient for twelve superb years,’ he mentioned.
Alexander paid tribute to his co-star, saying that ‘daytime tv’s loss is worldwide best-selling crime fiction’s acquire’, amid the report that Richard made the choice to step right down to give attention to different ventures in his profession.
The presenter continued: ‘I say that prefer it’s a comfort – I’m going to overlook the large man subsequent to me Monday to Friday. However at the least I nonetheless get him at weekends – and weekdays in the event you’re watching on Problem.’
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