POINTLESS has announced a string of new all-star hosts as the BBC quiz show gets a major shake-up.
The programme is presented by Alexander Armstrong, who has been joined by a series of guest co-hosts ever since Richard Osman left the show last year.
Pointless has announced a string of new all-star hosts as the BBC quiz show gets a major shake-up
Alexander Armstrong will be joined by eight new faces
Alexander, 52, and Richard, also 52, had presented the show together since it began in 2009.
However, he decided to leave last year so he could focus on his successful writing career and his own show, Richard Osman’s House of Games.
Since then, Alexander has been joined by guest hosts including Sally Lindsay, Stephen Mangan and Ed Gamble.
Some faired better than others among Pointless viewers, and now the show has announced a new batch of famous faces will be joining Alexander.
The celebrities gearing up to share some pointless, yet interesting facts with the nation are Andi Oliver, Gyles Brandreth, Nish Kumar, Lucy Porter, Ria Lina, Rose Matafeo, Sally Phillips, and Vick Hope.
Alexander said: “It has been a really fun process sharing the hosting with so many different guests.
“They have all brought their own styles and senses of humour, keeping the show fresh and exciting every time and I can’t wait to welcome more celebrity hosts to the show this year.”
Andi – currently on our screens on BBC Two’s Great British Menu – said: “Oh I’m SO excited to be getting to sit in the famous chair next to the delicious Alexander Armstrong!
“I’ve been on both ends of the pointless scale, winning AND being booted off first! So I’m rather thrilled that this time I’ve been invited to be in the comfy seat! Sign me up!”
Meanwhile Gyles added: “As a little boy, I dreamed of being one of Santa’s little helpers.
“I have to tell you, being Xander’s little helper is even more fun. It’s like Christmas every day. I love it.”
Vick – who recently appeared on Countdown’s Dictionary Corner to the delight of viewers – said: “What an absolute joy to get quizzy at teatime on the most iconic game show around!
“I love Pointless, am obsessed with trivia and quizzes, and can’t wait to join Xander and the contestants every day from Richard’s hot seat.
“One very excited pointless co-host incoming…!”
Alexander has been joined by guest hosts since Richard Osman left last year
Gyles Brandreth said the role was like ‘Christmas every day’
Vick Hope has swapped her recent stint on Countdown for Pointless
Pointless airs weekdays at 5.15pm on BBC One.
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