Summary
Richard Osman announced that he is leaving the BBC quiz show "House of Games" after nine years as the host. The show will continue with a new host, but Osman's replacement has not been named yet. Osman is focusing more on his writing career and podcasting.
Key Facts
- Richard Osman is leaving the quiz show "House of Games" after hosting it for nine years.
- He has hosted over 800 episodes since the show began in 2017.
- The BBC will continue the show with a new host, yet to be announced.
- Osman met his wife, Ingrid Oliver, when she appeared as a contestant on the show in 2022.
- He is also a best-selling author, known for "The Thursday Murder Club."
- Osman hosts a podcast with journalist Marina Hyde.
- The current series of "House of Games" attracts about 1.6 million viewers, including catch-up and on-demand.
- Osman previously co-hosted another BBC quiz show, "Pointless," with Alexander Armstrong.
