A new line-up of celebrity co-hosts are joining Pointless host Alexander Armstrong on the upcoming series on iPlayer and BBC One.
The famous faces set to appear include Angela Rippon, Trevor Nelson, Judi Love, Gethin Jones, Tom Allen and Angela Scanlon.
Alexander Armstrong, Host of Pointless, says: “I am over the moon knowing I get to work with such brilliant co-hosts. I cannot wait to get going and have them all keep me, and the contestants, fantastically on our toes.”
Broadcaster, Angela Rippon adds: "What a great gig! Sitting in the “Hot Seat” on Pointless and working with Alexander Armstrong. That’s a TV double whammy. And having appeared on the programme as a contestant, it’s good to know that this time I won’t have to wrack my brain for the answers - because they will all be written down for me! I can’t wait."
DJ, Trevor Nelson comments: “As a former Pointless champion, I’ve had the pleasure of competing on one of my favourite quiz shows. 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”.
Comedian, Judi Love says: "I am so excited to be hosting with Alexander Armstrong. It’s such a fun show full of crazy facts and a lot of laughter. 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!"
Television Presenter, Gethin Jones says: “It’s become one of the most famous chairs on television, and I’ve ALWAYS wanted to know what is actually on that laptop! It’s the perfect scenario, playing along but knowing all the answers… or least the best of the right answers! I will be excellent at Welsh pronunciations; Alexander will have the rest covered.”
Comedian and Actor, Tom Allen says: "I can't wait to find out how they move the contestants off the steps so quickly!"
Television Presenter, Angela Scanlon adds: "This will be the first time in the history of any game that I, Angela Scanlon, will know all the answers. Actually, it’ll be the first time I know any of the answers. 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."
Caroline O'Neill, BBC’s Assistant Commissioner, Daytime & Early Peak says: “The Pointless celebrity co-host chair is a wonderful way to celebrate our fantastic and dynamic home-grown talent, we can’t 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!”
Laura Turner, Executive Producer, Remarkable Entertainment, says: “We are very excited to welcome more fabulous faces to the Pointless family. It's so enjoyable to see people putting their unique stamp on the co-host role and making it their own. We love making this show and can’t wait to get into studio and get cracking!”
Pointless broadcasts weekdays on BBC One at 5.15pm; all episodes are available to watch on BBC iPlayer.
