Angela Rippon<\/a> and The Apprentice: You’re Fired host Tom Allen will be presenting the upcoming new series of the hit BBC game show with Alexander Armstrong.<\/p>\nAlexander, 55, said: “I am over the moon knowing I get to work with such brilliant co-hosts. <\/p>\n
“I cannot wait to get going and have them all keep me, and the contestants, fantastically on our toes.”<\/p>\n
Alexander fronted Pointless from 2009 to 2022 alongside Richard Osman – who sat at a desk behind a laptop and provided additional data and trivia about the correct answers given by the eight contestants, who are in pairs.<\/p>\n
\nAfter Richard, 54, left the show – which sees contestants guess the most obscure answers to questions in a bid to win the coveted Pointless trophy and a cash prize – Alexander has been joined by a raft of celebrity guest hosts, and now it is the turn of six new stars to fill Richard’s “hot seat”.<\/p>\n
\nLoose Women panellist Judi, 45, said: “I am so excited to be hosting with Alexander Armstrong. <\/p>\n
\n“It\u2019s such a fun show full of crazy facts and a lot of laughter. <\/p>\n
\n“I’ve watched Pointless so many times (and even come up as a question!), so to be sitting in the famous sidekick seat is brilliant!”<\/p>\n
\nMorning Live host Gethin, 47, cannot wait to find out what is on Richard’s laptop and help with Welsh pronunciations.<\/p>\n
\nHe said: “It\u2019s become one of the most famous chairs on television, and I\u2019ve ALWAYS wanted to know what is actually on that laptop! <\/p>\n
\n“It\u2019s the perfect scenario, playing along but knowing all the answers \u2026 or least the best of the right answers! <\/p>\n
\n“I will be excellent at Welsh pronunciations; Alexander will have the rest covered.”<\/p>\n
\nAngela Scanlon – who hosts the Get a Grip podcast with 37-year-old reality TV star Vicky Pattison – joked that it is the first game she has done where she will know all of the answers to the questions.<\/p>\n
\nThe 41-year-old TV presenter quipped: “This will be the first time in the history of any game that I, Angela Scanlon, will know all the answers. <\/p>\n
\n“Actually, it\u2019ll be the first time I know any of the answers. <\/p>\n
\n“Prior to doing Pointless, I asked my agent to make me sign a document to swear I would never agree to appear on a public gameshow again; it was after the Mr Tumble incident, but perhaps this will help us all forget.”<\/p>\n
\nMeanwhile, Trevor – who has won Pointless Celebrities, which also sees Richard reprise his co-host role – was “pleasantly surprised” to be asked to present the show alongside Alexander.<\/p>\n
\nThe 61-year-old DJ said: “As a former Pointless champion, I\u2019ve had the pleasure of competing on one of my favourite quiz shows. <\/p>\n
\n“So, when I was given the opportunity to step onto the other side of the questions, I was pleasantly surprised. I have a fond appreciation for the team, and I hope I do the role justice.”<\/p>\n
\nFellow Pointless Celebrities alumni Angela Rippon, 80, joked she is pleased she does not have to think of the answers to the questions this time round.<\/p>\n
\nShe said: “What a great gig! <\/p>\n
\n“Sitting in the ‘Hot Seat’ on Pointless and working with Alexander Armstrong. That\u2019s a TV double whammy.”<\/p>\n
\nAngela quipped: “And having appeared on the programme as a contestant, it\u2019s good to know that this time I won\u2019t have to wrack my brain for the answers – because they will all be written down for me! <\/p>\n
\n“I can\u2019t wait.”<\/p>\n
\nAnd Tom, 42, joked he cannot wait to find out the magic behind Pointless.<\/p>\n
\nHe quipped: “I can’t wait to find out how they move the contestants off the steps so quickly!”<\/p>\n
\nThe BBC is thrilled with the new celebrity co-host line-up for Pointless – which is produced by Remarkable Entertainment.<\/p>\n
\nCaroline O’Neill, BBC\u2019s Assistant Commissioner, Daytime and Early Peak, said: \u201cThe Pointless celebrity co-host chair is a wonderful way to celebrate our fantastic and dynamic home-grown talent, we can\u2019t wait to see the glitter and glitz that each co-host brings to the Pointless table and hope that our audiences enjoy the show as much as we do!\u201d<\/p>\n
\nEqually as excited, Laura Turner, Executive Producer, Remarkable Entertainment, added: “We are very excited to welcome more fabulous faces to the Pointless family. <\/p>\n
\n“It’s so enjoyable to see people putting their unique stamp on the co-host role and making it their own. <\/p>\n
\n“We love making this show and can\u2019t wait to get into studio and get cracking!\u201d<\/p>\n
\nPointless broadcasts weekdays on BBC One at 5.15pm, with all episodes available to watch on BBC iPlayer.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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