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Richard Osman quits quiz show House of Games after 'amazing nine years'

  • On Tuesday, Richard Osman announced he will exit his hosting duties on House of Games after nine years, telling listeners on his podcast with Marina Hyde, 'It will be somebody else's House of Games.'
  • To focus on writing, Osman explained he is stepping back to concentrate on his Thursday Murder Club novels, comparing this to his earlier Pointless decision.
  • The series, produced by Remarkable Entertainment, draws about 1.6 million viewers for its ninth series on BBC Two, with Richard Osman having presented more than 800 episodes since 2017.
  • Banijay said in a statement that they have 'exciting plans' for House of Games, which will be revealed soon, while Rob Unsworth praised Osman and said the show will continue with a different host.
  • Even the show's branding underscores its association with Osman, featuring a caricature that will change with a new host, while his Thursday Murder Club novels were adapted for Netflix starring Dame Helen Mirren and Pierce Brosnan.
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Metro News broke the news in London, United Kingdom on Tuesday, March 3, 2026.
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