EXPLAINED: 9 - The Real Truth

Who is Amol Rajan? Meet the new host of University Challenge

The journalist and broadcaster takes over the quiz show from autumn 2023

Manchester Evening News · Aug 18, 2022

Amol Rajan confirmed as new University Challenge host after Jeremy Paxman exit

Jeremy Paxman confirmed his exit earlier this week

Liverpool Echo · Aug 18, 2022

Broadcaster Amol Rajan announced as Jeremy Paxman's replacement on University Challenge

Journalist and broadcaster Amol Rajan will take over from Jeremy Paxman as host of University Challenge from autumn 2023.

The National (Scotland) · Aug 18, 2022

Amol Rajan confirms he will replace Jeremy Paxman as University Challenge host

Amol Rajan has confirmed he will replace Jeremy Paxman as University Challenge host, following the latter’s announcement that he was leaving after 28 years.

Evening Standard · Aug 18, 2022

BBC announces Amol Rajan as new host of University Challenge after Jeremy Paxman steps down

'It’s the best possible antidote to cynicism about young people, allowing millions of us to test our wits against the best minds of a new generation'

Wales Online · Aug 18, 2022

Gary Lineker tops new BBC list of highly-paid on-air talent

Presenter is only big BBC name to earn over £1m a year

Wales Online · Jul 12, 2022

BBC’s Amol Rajan criticised for using phrase ‘pro-life’ in Roe v Wade interview

Pro-choice campaigners say hearing the term, seen as partisan, on Today programme was ‘disappointing’

The Guardian - UK · Jun 25, 2022

TV tonight: Lenny Henry tackles tough questions in eye-opening new series

The actor and comedian probes complex questions around integration with guests. Plus: Amol Rajan interviews tennis star Billie Jean King. Here’s what to watch this evening

The Guardian - UK · Jun 22, 2022

It’s possible Evgeny Lebedev’s only crime is absurdity. Perhaps his editors could let us know

In all the recent chatter about the press baron, one group has been silent – his media execs

The Guardian - UK · Mar 19, 2022

Sir Ian McKellen's 60-year acting career, coming out as gay at 48 and 'making up for lost time'

The 82-year-old is being interviewed by Amol Rajan on March 3 and he's on The Graham Norton Show on March 4

Wales Online · Mar 3, 2022