The 51-year-old TV star, who has starred in the BBC quiz with Alexander Armstrong, 52, since his debut in 2009, will continue to appear in the special offers of celebrities of the series. While Alexander will be accompanied by a list of invited presenters in the near future, some stars have been suggested to replace Richard permanently on the show. Moving on: Some stars have been suggested to replace Richard Osman on Pointless permanently after almost 13 years on BBC One (photo 2021) Countdown star Susie Dent, 57, who appears on Channel 4’s Dictionary Corner, is the first, according to Ladbrokes bets, which offer 5/2 odds. A trained lexicographer and etymologist, she has been a regular at Countdown since 1992 and has also published a series of annual Linguistic Reports for Oxford University Press. Comedian Alex Horne, 43, is best known as the creator of the Bafta-winning TV series Taskmaster, in which stand-ups compete in bizarre and surreal challenges. New booking? The countdown star, 57-year-old Susie Dent, who appears on Channel 4’s Dictionary Corner, is the first, according to Ladbrokes bettors, to offer a 5/2 odds (photo 2021). He is also the host and leader of the comedy band The Horne Section and hosts his eponymous podcast. Ladbrokes offers 7/2 odds on Horne. Meanwhile, the presenter of the 2008 BBC Only Connect quiz show Victoria Coren Mitchell also has the name. Fame game: Comedian Alex Horne, 43, known as the creator of the TV series Taskmaster that won Bafta, has odds of 7/2 (photo 2019) He writes columns in regular newspapers and has written a number of books. The 49-year-old was previously a professional poker player and published memoirs of her experiences, entitled For Richer, For Poorer: A Love Affair With Poker, in 2009. She has a 9/2 odds. Countdown co-host Rachel Riley, 36, could also replace Richard in Pointless. Screen star: Meanwhile, the host of the BBC Only Connect quiz show since 2008, Victoria Coren Mitchell was also named (photo 2021) Central scene: Countdown co-host Rachel Riley, 36, could also be a candidate to replace Richard in Pointless (photo 2019) The math and television presenter, who replaced longtime Carol Vorderman on the program in 2009, has a 5/1 odds on Ladbrokes. Finally, professional quiz Paul Sinha, nicknamed The Sinnerman, gained a reputation as one of the formidable Chasers on ITV’s The Chase. He was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2019 and, in the same year, got married and became Champion of the Year in the British Quiz. Possible star: Professional quiz Paul Sinha, who rose to fame as one of the scariest Chasers on ITV’s The Chase show, could appear, according to Ladbrokes (photo 2021) Ladbrokes offers him a 6/1 chance of appearing on Pointless. MailOnline contacted representatives of Susie, Alex, Victoria, Rachel and Paul for comments. Richard announced that he was leaving Pointless after 13 years as a presenter on Friday – continuing to explain how he “had to give something” amid the success of his writing career. After The Thursday Murder Club reached number one on the bestseller charts when it was released in 2020, the film’s adaptation rights were purchased by Steven Spielberg. End of the Road: Richard Osman leaves Pointless after 13 years in the role of presenter (photo 2020) It will continue to host the upcoming Pointless Celebrities series as well as the successful BBC Two show, Richard Osman’s House of Games. In the episodes that will be broadcast later this year, Alexander Armstrong will be accompanied by a list of invited presenters, which will be confirmed later. Richard said: “With the great success of books around the world, something had to be given. I will always love Pointless and I will see it too “. In a statement, he said: “Pointless was fine from start to finish, working alongside my friend Alexander Armstrong, with the support of the most wonderful team and the best viewers in the world. Left! The TV personality who starred in the quiz, since his debut in 2009, is leaving to focus on his writing career (photo with the book of The Thursday Murder Club in 2021) “I will miss them all so much, but I’m excited to continue presenting celebrity shows. “I can not thank everyone enough for twelve amazing years.” Alexandros added: “The loss of daily television is the profit of the international best-selling police fantasy. I say it as a consolation – I will miss the big one next to me Monday to Friday. “But at least I still get it on the weekends – and on weekdays, if you watch the Challenge.” The news was reported to the Sun and Richard also shared the news of his departure with his fans on Twitter, writing: “SOME NEWS! “After 13 wonderful years, I’re leaving Daytime Pointless to focus on writing. He will continue to do celebrity shows and House Of Games.
Speaking out! Richard announced his departure on Twitter, saying it was “the greatest pleasure” to host the daily version of the show
“It was the BIGGEST pleasure and I can’t wait to start watching it as a spectator. Thank you all!
“I will miss the whole team, especially the incomparable @XanderArmstrong. “Thanks to everyone watching, it was really a dream, and I know the show will continue to go from strength to strength.”
“The #TheThursdayMurderClub has become so big around the world that I just could not keep up with my schedule. However, I’m glad to continue participating in Pointless Celebrities. I will always be your Pointless friend “.
The producer sparked engagement rumors after he was spotted outside with Ingrid Oliver’s girlfriend, who appeared to be wearing an emerald ring on her finger.
The couple, who reportedly started dating after dinner in the summer of 2020, were photographed – the ring sparkling – as they walked together in south-west London.
Solo: In the episodes that will be broadcast later this year, Alexander Armstrong (left) will be accompanied by a list of guest presenters, which will be confirmed later
Comedian and actress Ingrid, 45, who played a regular role in Doctor Who, was wrapped warmly in a fur hat and a long black coat.
It comes after the purchase of film transfer rights for his debut novel by Steven Spielberg, after rising to number one in the bestseller charts.
The story of the crime takes place in a quiet village of retirees, where four incredible friends meet every week to discuss unsolved crimes, but are unexpectedly thrown in the middle of a real case when a local developer is found dead.
Speaking about his literary achievement, Richard told the Times: “Sociologically I find it fascinating, I personally find it humble and, as someone who is obsessed with numbers, I find it fascinating.
“I could never have dreamed he would go in that direction.”
Spellbinding: By March 13, Richard’s novel The Thursday Murder Club had sold an impressive 979,426 copies
The Thursday Murder Club was released by the Viking in September and quickly reached number one on the charts and has since remained in the top ten of hard fantasy spending.
In December 2020, Richard was forced to reassure fans that he would continue to host Pointless as he announced that he was leaving Endemol after 20 years.
Meanwhile, he became the first author to win the No. 1 Christmas with his book The Thursday Murder Club, surpassing the titles of former US President Barack Obama and David Williams in first place.
The presenter’s mystery novel sold an impressive 134,514 copies in seven days, according to Nielsen BookScan sales tracking – more than double the number of copies of Obama’s memoir, A Promised Land, which came in at No. 2.
Pointless presenter beat David Williams – who was the No. 1 writer for three of the last four Christmas – after the comedian’s latest children’s novel, Code Name Bananas, entered No. 3 with 55,129 copies sold.
Couple: Producer sparked engagement rumors after he was spotted outside with Ingrid Oliver’s girlfriend, who appeared to be wearing an emerald ring on her finger (photo in 2021)
Hazel Kenyon, Nielsen’s Director of Book Research, told the Guardian: “Congratulations to Richard Osman on his No. 1 Christmas crown.
“I look forward to seeing him appear in response to Pointless for a question about the No. 1 Christmas bestseller.”
Richard recently expressed surprise at how Steven Spielberg wants to make a film for his book The Thursday Murder Club.
Speaking to Good Morning Britain ,. he said enthusiastically: “Spielberg is the greatest director of all.
“I’m the guy who did Total Wipeout and Deal or No Deal, he’s the guy who did Jaws. It’s a boring story [how he found out Spielberg would be making the movie]. I was in the office of someone who sells movie rights. I was excited. ‘
No way! The news comes after Richard expressed surprise at how Steven Spielberg wants to make a film for his book The Thursday Murder Club
Richard said he already had a zoom call with Spielberg, explaining: “There has been a lot of talk about it. “Spielberg must cast it.”
Continuing with details about the plot and why it is so successful, he added: “These are four people in their seventies. They meet once a week to solve unsolved murders and a week, there is a murder on their doorstep.
Richard’s writing success comes after he took to Twitter to make the unexpected announcement that he will be leaving Endemol and to reassure fans that he will continue to host Pointless.
Endemol’s creative director also joked that people did not even know he had “a real, real job” other than his career as a presenter.
Impressed: Discussing the exciting news, he said: Spielberg is the greatest film director of all. I’m the guy who …
