It is believed that Osman will be replaced by a series of rotating guest co-hosts for the start of filming on the new series in May, while a permanent replacement is being sought.
Osman’s success as a writer, starting with The Thursday Murder Club, is part of the reason he stepped away from the role, as he has to devote more time to writing.
As reported by The Sun, a BBC source said: “Quiz fans and housewives across the country will be disgusted by this news. Richard has become a staple of the day.
calendar, but unfortunately all good things must come to an end.
Osman’s success as an author is part of the reason he walked away from Pointless (PA)
“Richard has loved every second of the show alongside Alex but he really wants to give his all to his hugely successful writing career.
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“His leaving is completely amicable but he just doesn’t have enough hours in the day to do it all, so something unfortunately had to give.
“His literary career is getting better and better, so he has to be a bit more demanding with what he does on TV.”
Osman will continue his role as host on another BBC daytime show, House of Games.
Osman himself confirmed the reports that he was leaving by tweeting: “SOME NEWS! After 13 wonderful years, I’m leaving Useless Day to focus on writing. I will always do the celebrity shows and “HouseOfGames”. fun and can’t wait to start watching as a viewer. Thank you all!
SOME NEWS!
After 13 wonderful years, I’m leaving Daytime Pointless to focus on writing. Will still do the celebrity shows and ‘HouseOfGames’. It has been the GREATEST pleasure and I can’t wait to start watching as a viewer. Thank you everybody! ❤️—Richard Osman (@richardosman) April 8, 2022
“The entire crew will be missed, especially the incomparable @XanderArmstrong. Thanks to everyone watching, it’s truly been a dream come true, and I know the show will continue to get better and better.”
His co-host Alexander Armstrong was sad to see him go, saying, “The loss of daytime television is the gain of the world’s best-selling detective fiction. I say that as if it’s a consolation – I’m going to miss the big man next to me Monday through Friday. But at least I still get it on weekends – and on weekdays if you watch on Challenge.
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Source: www.times-series.co.uk
This notice was published: 2022-04-08 12:08:19
