Richard Osman quitting House of Games

House Of Games is the only program that I watch as it is on tv . I do not record it or watch on catch up . I can’t read his books though . I tried the first one but had to give up half way through. They are awful .

I think Ed Gamble would be the perfect replacement.

Please not Alison Hammond.
Love House of Games and Richard Osman who in my opinion was the best presenter for this quiz.

Lots of comments with pointless (?!) speculation. It's a pretty good gameshow, with some interesting rounds. Osman has a mass of showbiz contacts, and is a very shrewd guy, so I doubt his replacement will be awful.

Yes Petra, but other perfumes are available. . . .

JackyB

It would need to be someone who, like Richard, doesn't put themselves in the limelight, speaks quietly and never ridicules the contestants (who are often, ridiculously stupid. And being on camera should be no excuse for those "celebrities")

There are probably several who fit the bill, but we may not have heard of them, just because they do keep themselves in the background.

You have obviously missed/ don’t get some of his put downs.
They are worded so cleverly most contestants miss it.
They will either have to find someone who can read the translation game, or scrap it 😂

I don't like Claudia Winkleman, she was a reason I stopped watching Strictly, very over powering, I've never watched Traitors either, I know lots of people like her

I enjoy the program and the relaxed format. I really hope it's not Alexander Armstrong!

Flippinheck - I've only read the first of his books and that was more than enough.

Maybe his wife? They met on the show and she was cast in the Thursday Murder Club film so who knows how far the nepotism will extend?

It would need to be someone who, like Richard, doesn't put themselves in the limelight, speaks quietly and never ridicules the contestants (who are often, ridiculously stupid.
That is what I like about him.

Not Allison Hammond, she gets on my nerves always cackling.

I stopped watching Pointless after he left as it wasn't the same any more, I will give HoG a try after he leaves but will have to give it a miss if the new presenter doesn't gel with me. The right presenter is crucial, I can't even look at Jeremy Vine these days without bringing to mind Craig Revill Horwood's description of him looking like a demented stick insect when he danced. I rarely watch This Morning now as Cat Deeley is completely the wrong presenter on this show for me. I wonder who will get the job?

How about Victoria Coren Mitchell, who does Only Connect?

Well, 'keepingquiet,' may I suggest that you don't bother reading his books.. They have Infantile themes, very basic vocabulary and goodness knows how he has managed to sell them so well. Or rather, maybe he should be congratulated on finding a very clever publisher.
I do like the quiz, but wont miss him.

In't Alan Carr trending at the moment.....................???

Claudia seems to have plenty of work on, so how about Tess Daly? An experienced and very competent presenter, she deserves a show of her own.
I like Richard Osman but I can't seem to get into his books somehow.

Flippinheck

I have never liked RO. As an ex professional editor, having seen so many talented people have their excellent manuscripts rejected by the big publishing houses, I resent the way in which he got a lucrative publishing contract. Had he been ‘Joe Bloggs’ his novels would never have been supported. The publishers rely on his fame to sell the books, rather than the quality of the story.

With due respect, perhaps editors are not always right.

The books would not have sold to become the amongst the fastest and best selling in UK history if they were not so appealing to many, becoming extremely popular both here and overseas.
Not to everyone's taste, perhaps (not yours, by the sounds of it) but certainly enjoyed by millions.

I'm not a fan,but I like Richard Osman .
I watch it occasionally.
I don't think that Claudia would be suitable.
I think that she was great on Strictly.

Maybe someone new and not familiar.

It would need to be someone who, like Richard, doesn't put themselves in the limelight, speaks quietly and never ridicules the contestants (who are often, ridiculously stupid. And being on camera should be no excuse for those "celebrities")

There are probably several who fit the bill, but we may not have heard of them, just because they do keep themselves in the background.

I have never liked RO. As an ex professional editor, having seen so many talented people have their excellent manuscripts rejected by the big publishing houses, I resent the way in which he got a lucrative publishing contract. Had he been ‘Joe Bloggs’ his novels would never have been supported. The publishers rely on his fame to sell the books, rather than the quality of the story.

Jaxjacky

As long as it’s not Jeremy Vine please.

He’s the only person in the media who when I hear his voice or see him I switch off or change Chanel’s 😡

Pointless has never been the same without him so I doubt House of Games will be. Please not Claudia or Jeremy Vine!😱

oh please no ...not Carol...( I can't smile )....just laugh too loud Vorderman

I like Richard osman but never really took to house of games.
I still miss him on pointless.
Some of his replacements are ok but some are awful.

Is this the show that only has celebrities on?

I've watched it a few times but it isn't for me.

I haven't read his books either- seems a nice enough guy but not my cup of tea.