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Jeremy, 72, confirmed he could be stepping down from the position earlier this week after almost three many years.
Now, the BBC has revealed who will substitute him, with Amol lined-up to take over.
He mentioned in a press release: ‘Being requested to host my favorite TV programme is dream-come-true territory. I've watched College Problem obsessively for years, hooked on its excessive requirements, wonderful title music, and inspirational contestants.
‘It’s the very best antidote to cynicism about younger folks, permitting thousands and thousands of us to check our wits in opposition to the very best minds of a brand new era, and annoy and impress our households by barking solutions from the couch.
He went on to share that he was ‘aware’ of following within the footsteps of the late nice Bamber Gascoigne, who died earlier this yr, and Jeremy, who fronted the programme for 28 years.
Of Jeremy, he mentioned: ‘I've huge sneakers to fill. Along with his immense mind, authority, and respect from college students and viewers alike, Jeremy arms over a format, and present, as robust as ever.
‘I gained’t cease pondering right this moment about my late, beloved Dad, whose devotion to Schooling introduced him to England, whose love of Data I imbibed as a child, and whose perception within the noble problem of college so formed my life.
‘I’ll dedicate my first Starter for 10 to him – and to the thousands and thousands of quiz fiends who, like me, love these uncommon events after they know the reply earlier than the scholars do.’
Kate Phillips, BBC’s Director of Unscripted, says: ‘College Problem is an extremely vital staple of our leisure slate because it continues to entertain, problem and educate audiences.
‘We’re delighted that Amol has agreed to be the brand new host. Jeremy leaves a really large chair to fill however Amol’s expertise, experience and sense of humour makes him the right match for one in every of Britain’s longest operating and hardest quiz exhibits. If future pupil contestants suppose they’ll get a neater experience with Amol taking on, they will suppose once more!’
Amol, 39, will step down from his position because the BBC’s media editor when he takes over the position, however will stay in place because the host of Radio 4’s At the moment Programme.
Peter Gwyn, Govt Producer of College Problem, added: ‘The College Problem manufacturing crew is thrilled to be working with Amol as he takes the programme ahead subsequent yr.
‘We’ve lengthy admired him as an excellent journalist and broadcaster – particularly as he had the center to play for his personal school in our Christmas sequence just a few years in the past!’
Rajan will begin filming early subsequent yr and be seen on display from autumn 2023 onwards.
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