Richard Osman is stepping back from Pointless after nearly 13 years on the show, the BBC has announced. The presenter and novelist has co-hosted the BBC One gameshow alongside Alexander Armstrong since it debuted in 2009.
He will continue to host Pointless Celebrities as well as his BBC Two show, Richard Osman’s House of Games. In a statement released by the BBC, Osman said: “Pointless has been a joy from start to finish, working alongside my friend Alexander Armstrong, backed by the most wonderful team, and for the best viewers in the world. I will miss everyone so much, but I’m thrilled that I’ll still be presenting the celebrity shows. I can’t thank everyone enough for twelve amazing years.”
Osman has filmed more than 1,300 episodes and nearly 30 series. His debut novel, The Thursday Murder Club, was published in September 2020 and became a bestseller.
