{"id":43129,"date":"2024-01-05T10:55:57","date_gmt":"2024-01-05T09:55:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/?p=1706010"},"modified":"2024-01-05T14:27:06","modified_gmt":"2024-01-05T13:27:06","slug":"who-are-the-pointless-guest-hosts","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/radiotimes\/rss_feed\/who-are-the-pointless-guest-hosts\/","title":{"rendered":"Who are the Pointless guest hosts?"},"content":{"rendered":"

The gameshow returns with a rotating line-up of presenters who’ll be replacing Richard Osman. <\/p>

By Lauren Morris\n \t\t<\/p>

Published: Friday, 05 January 2024 at 09:55 AM<\/p>

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The BBC\u2019s long-running gameshow, Pointless, continues to confuse audiences with intricate questions that\u2019ll have everyone scratching their heads.<\/p>\n

Every few weeks, Alexander Armstrong will be joined by a new guest host, as they take a seat in Richard Osman\u2019s chair.<\/p>\n

Since Osman announced that he was stepping down<\/a> as Pointless co-host after 14 years, he\u2019s been replaced by a rotating line-up of guest presenters, with the likes of Ed Gamble, Sally Lindsay, Stephen Mangan and others taking his place.<\/p>\n

In Osman\u2019s chair this week is Andi Oliver, whose latest episode will air on Monday 8th January<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Earlier last year, the BBC revealed the next round of celebs who will be trying their hand at the quiz show job over the next few months \u2013 but who are the eclectic mix of actors, comedians and broadcasters?<\/p>\n

Here is everything you need to know about the new Pointless presenters.<\/p>

Andi Oliver<\/strong><\/h2>\n
\"Andi\n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div>
Andi Oliver.<\/span><\/figcaption> BBC<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Andi Oliver is a TV chef and presenter who is best known for her role on the Great British Menu.<\/p>\n

While she was previously a member of the band Rip Rig + Panic, she went on to move into broadcasting, presenting shows like Badaas TV, the BBC\u2019s Glastonbury coverage, The Truth About Food, Neneh and Andi Dish It Up, the Sky Arts Book Club and The Selector. She also ran ephemeral restaurant The Moveable Feast before opening her own kitchen The Jackdaw and Star.<\/p>\n

On guest-hosting Pointless, Oliver said: \u201cOh I\u2019m SO excited to be getting to sit in the famous chair next to the delicious Alexander Armstrong! I\u2019ve been on both ends of the Pointless scale, winning AND being booted off first! So I\u2019m rather thrilled that this time I\u2019ve been invited to be in the comfy seat! Sign me up!\u201d<\/p>\n

Sally Phillips<\/strong><\/h2>\n
\"Sally\n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div>
Sally Phillips.<\/span><\/figcaption> BBC<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Actress and comedian Sally Phillips is the co-creator and star of Smack the Pony and has previously appeared in Jam & Jerusalem, I\u2019m Alan Partridge, Miranda<\/a> and the Bridget Jones franchise.<\/p>\n

She also took on roles in Skins<\/a>, Pride and Prejudice and Zombies, Trollied, Friday Night Dinner, and competed in the fifth season of Taskmaster.<\/p>\n

On joining the presenter line-up, Phillips said: \u201cI\u00a0am so looking forward to trying Richard Osman\u2019s big shoes on and being the answer police on Pointless. I am certain the power of the Pointless laptop will go to my head, and I will become insufferable, which I am also really looking forward to.\u201d<\/p>\n

Ed Gamble<\/strong><\/h2>\n
\"Ed\n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div>
Ed Gamble.<\/span><\/figcaption> BBC<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Ed Gamble is a comedian who has appeared on Russell Howard\u2019s Good News, Mock the Week, Taskmaster and Great British Menu. He is also known for hosting Off Menu with James Acaster, as well as The Peacock and Gamble Podcast.<\/p>\n

Gamble begins co-hosting Pointless with Alexander Armstrong from Monday 3rd April onwards.<\/p>\n

Gyles Brandreth<\/strong><\/h2>\n
\"Gyles\n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div>
Gyles Brandreth.<\/span><\/figcaption> BBC<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Gyles Brandreth is a broadcaster and former politician who has appeared on Countdown, Good Morning Britain and Celebrity Gogglebox. He regularly appeared on Countdown\u2019s Dictionary Corner and TV-am\u2019s Good Morning Britain before becoming the Conservative MP for the City of Chester from 1992 until 1997.<\/p>\n

He has since published multiple books and appeared on Room 101, Richard Osman\u2019s House of Games, Great Canal Journeys, Bargain Hunt, The One Show, Doctor Who<\/a> and radio shows like Just a Minute and The Westminster Hour.<\/p>\n

On joining the Pointless line-up, Brandreth said: \u201cAs a little boy, I dreamed of being one of Santa\u2019s little helpers. I have to tell you, being Xander\u2019s little helper is even more fun. It\u2019s like Christmas every day. I love it.\u201d<\/p>\n

Nish Kumar<\/strong><\/h2>\n
\"Nish\n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div>
Nish Kumar.<\/span><\/figcaption> BBC<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Nish Kumar is a stand-up comedian who has hosted The Mash Report, Late Night Mash and BBC Radio 4 Extra\u2019s Newsjack. He has appeared on Frankie Boyle\u2019s New World Order, Mock the Week, 8 Out of 10 Cats, The Big Fat Quiz and other shows.<\/p>\n

On joining the line-up, Kumar said: \u201cI can\u2019t wait to sit behind the desk and give out all the clever answers and obscure facts, as if I knew any of them. Richard\u2019s shoes are definitely big ones to fill, but I am looking forward to it very much.\u201d<\/p>\n

Lucy Porter<\/strong><\/h2>\n
\"Lucy\n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div>
Lucy Porter.<\/span><\/figcaption> BBC<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Lucy Porter is an actress and comedian who has performed at Edinburgh Fringe and other stand-up gigs. She has appeared in EastEnders<\/a>, Annually Retentive, Mock the Week, The Weakest Link, Celebrity Mastermind, Pointless Celebrities and QI.<\/p>\n

On joining the line-up, Porter said: \u201cI\u2019m delighted to be joining my favourite TV quiz. I loved Pointless first as a viewer, then as a contestant, and now I\u2019m thrilled to be getting a turn in Richard\u2019s seat. I\u2019m hoping they\u2019ll let me have a go at operating the cameras next.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m looking forward to delivering my favourite catchphrase: \u2018And by country we mean a sovereign state that\u2019s a member of the EU in its own right.’\u201d<\/p>\n

Ria Lina<\/strong><\/h2>\n
\"Ria\n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div>
Ria Lina.<\/span><\/figcaption> BBC<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Ria Lina is a comedian and actress who has appeared on Mock the Week, Steph\u2019s Packed Lunch, Sky News and Have I Got News For You. She has competed on Celebrity Mastermind and voiced the character Perun in Xenoblade Chronicles 2.<\/p>\n

On joining the Pointless line-up, Lina said: \u201cHaving been not only an avid fan playing from home, but also a contestant on Celebrity Pointless, I can\u2019t tell you how much it means to me to be able to sit in that hallowed chair and finally have all the answers!<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m especially looking forward to working with Xander and encouraging as many teams as possible to win that Pointless jackpot.\u201d<\/p>\n

Rose Matafeo\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n
\"Rose\n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div>
Rose Matafeo.<\/span><\/figcaption> BBC<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

New Zealand comedian Rose Matafeo<\/a> is best known for creating and starring in BBC Three\u2019s Starstruck and for appearing on QI, House of Games and Taskmaster.<\/p>\n

She recently competed on The Great Stand Up to Cancer Bake Off and has previously taken on acting roles in The Breaker Upperers, Baby Done, W1A, Golden Boy and Dead Pixels.<\/p>\n

On joining the Pointless guest presenter line-up, Matafeo said: \u201cI am over the moon to be co-hosting Pointless. As an ardent fan of television quiz shows, this is my Everest.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhen I first moved to the UK, I had a lot of time on my hands to watch hours of TV, ingratiating myself into British society with the help of insights I would learn from this nightly poll of 100 people. I also did it to make my friends jealous.\u201d<\/p>\n

Vick Hope<\/strong><\/h2>\n
\"Vick\n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div>
Vick Hope.<\/span><\/figcaption> BBC<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Vick Hope is a broadcaster who is best known for hosting BBC Radio 1\u2019s drive time show with Jordan North.<\/p>\n

She has previously hosted Capital Breakfast and BBC Radio 1\u2019s Official Chart: First Look, as well as TV shows such as Sky One\u2019s Carnage, I\u2019m a Celebrity\u2026 The Daily Drop, the BAFTA Film Awards pre-show red carpet and Britain\u2019s Best Young Artist. In 2019, she competed on Strictly Come Dancing<\/a>.<\/p>\n

On joining the presenting line-up, Hope said:\u00a0\u201cWhat 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\u2019t wait to join Xander and the contestants every day from Richard\u2019s hot seat. One very excited pointless co-host incoming\u2026!\u201d<\/p>\n

Former guest presenters<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Alex Brooker<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Getty<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div>\n

Alex Brooker is a presenter and comedian who is best known for co-hosting Channel 4\u2019s The Last Leg alongside Adam Hills and Josh Widdicombe. He has also hosted The Jump, The Superhumans Show and documentary Alex Brooker: Disability and Me, with the comedian having been born with hand and arm deformities and a twisted right leg that needed amputation.<\/p>\n

Brooker co-hosted Pointless from 7th February until 21st February 2023.<\/p>\n

Konnie Huq<\/strong><\/h2>\n
\"Konnie\n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div>
Photo by David M. Benett\/Dave Benett\/Getty Images for JD Williams<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div>\n

Konnie Huq is best known for presenting Blue Peter for more than 10 years, before appearing on Comic Relief Does Fame Academy, 8 Out of 10 Cats, The Weakest Link, Pointless Celebrities and MI High.<\/p>\n

She has also hosted The Xtra Factor, Guinness World Records Smashed, The Daily Politics, King of the Nerds, The One Show and made cameos in Charlie Brooker\u2019s Screen Wipe franchise.<\/p>\n

Huq co-hosted Pointless from 23rd January until 6th February this year.<\/p>\n

Lauren Laverne<\/strong><\/h2>\n
\"Lauren\n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div>
Photo by JMEnternational\/Getty Images<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div>\n

Lauren Laverne is a radio DJ and presenter who rose to fame as a member of the band Kenickie, before branching out into broadcasting. She currently presents BBC Radio 4\u2019s Desert Island Discs and has hosted Channel 4\u2019s Alternative Election Night, The Culture Show and appeared on Would I Lie to You, Never Mind the Buzzcocks and Have I Got News for You.<\/p>\n

Laverne co-hosted Pointless from 20th October until 3rd November last year.<\/p>\n

Stephen Mangan<\/strong><\/h2>\n
\"Stephen\n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div>\n

Stephen Mangan is an actor and comedian who has starred in hit comedies like Green Wing, I\u2019m Alan Partridge, Episodes and Hang Ups. He has also appeared in The Split, 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown, Have I Got News For You and Jane Hall.<\/p>\n

Mangan co-hosted Pointless from 5th October until 19th October last year.<\/p>\n

Sally Lindsay<\/strong><\/h2>\n
\"Sally\n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div>
ITV<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div>\n

Comedian and actor Sally Lindsay is best known for her roles on Coronation Street, Mount Pleasant, Still Open All Hours and The Madame Blanc Mysteries. Since last year, she has been the host of ITV game show Tenable.<\/p>\n

She co-hosted Pointless alongside Alexander Armstrong for 11 episodes from September until 4th October.<\/p>\n

Pointless continues on BBC One and BBC iPlayer on Monday 8th January at 5:15pm.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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