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Quiz Show Pointless Celebrities Shelved Until 2027
29 May
Summary
- Pointless Celebrities will not air new episodes for the remainder of 2026.
- The BBC confirmed no new celebrity editions are planned for this year.
- Speculation suggests Richard Osman's new projects might be a factor.
The BBC has announced that the popular quiz show Pointless Celebrities will not have new episodes broadcast for the remainder of 2026. This confirmation follows earlier reports that the program might be put on hiatus. A BBC spokesperson stated that while there are currently no plans for new celebrity editions this year, the main program, Pointless, continues to be a well-loved show for audiences on BBC One and iPlayer.
The original version of Pointless, where contestants aim for obscure correct answers, first aired in 2009. Its celebrity spin-off, which began in 2011, has featured numerous stars over the years. Richard Osman, who co-hosted the celebrity edition and previously the main show before stepping down in 2022, has reportedly commented "RIP" on the show's current status. Fans have taken to social media to discuss the decision, with some citing Osman's busy schedule with his new ITV show, podcast, and writing as a potential reason for the hiatus. Others expressed a preference for non-celebrity versions of quiz shows.
