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Lowenna Waters

HISTORICAL FACTS: Who will replace richard osman on pointless bbc announces six stars who will rotate | History Defined

Richard Osman shocked fans when he announced earlier this year that he is stepping down from presenting Pointless

(Picture: BBC/Remarkable Television, an Endemol UK company/Matt Frost)

On Thursday, Richard Osman officially wrapped up on Pointless after 12 years of hosting the BBC quiz show, bidding an emotional farewell to his co-star Alexander Armstong in a heartfelt on-air message.

In April this year, Richard announced his decision to step down from the programme, describing it as a “joy from start to finish”.

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