Richard Osman quits as host of BAFTA--nominated BBC quiz show House of Games after nine years, who will take over from him?
Richard Osman shared the news that he was leaving House of Games on Instagram.
Richard Osman took to Instagram to thank fans for their support after it was revealed that he was stepping down from hosting BAFTA-nominated BBC quiz show House of Games after nine years.
Richard Osman wrote: “Thank you for all your kind words as I step down from #HouseOfGames after 9 amazing years. It is honestly the most fun show to work on, with the most wonderful team, but, after 800 episodes it’s time to hand over the keys to a new host.
“There are plenty of new episodes still to air though, and I’ll even be filming one final handover week later in the year! It really has been a treat from start to finish.”
In response to the news, Bonnie Langford wrote: “So love the show … Still proud of my trophy!! Congratulations on such a brilliant run xx 🏆❤️.” whilst a fan wrote: “Just NOOOOOOOO!!!! The show is brilliant but won’t be the same with out you. HOWEVER, thank you, for quite literally hours, of the best quizzing entertainment and sending nothing but love your way for all your future endeavours ❤️❤️❤️.”
Amanda Lamb wrote: “Oh for the love of God!!!! My Mother and I are beyond heartbroken… you will be so very missed… what a guy… what a show ❤️❤️,” whilst another fan wrote: “Oh no, first Pointless and now House of Games ☹️ It’s been great to see you develop the show - I love watching it and you make it what it is 😀 Wishing you lots of success in whatever’s next on the tv front 😊.”
One other person wrote: “As if 2026 couldn't get any worse. I hate this news with every fibre of my being. Devastated. Richard! Why did you have to write a nice humble message about kindness so now I can't be mad at you even for just a second? 😫❤️”
House of Games shared the news of Richard Osman’s departure on their Instagram page and wrote: Big news from ROHOG HQ!
“After nine years, @misterosman will be handing over the House of Games reins to a new host. “It has been such a great pleasure, and honour, to present House Of Games for the last nine years, with the absolute best team in television. But it's time to let someone else have a go, and I'm very excited to hand over the House keys to the lucky new host!”.
“Watch this space…
One fan said in a response that “Oh no, that is a real shame, Richard is this program, his humour and his approach to celebrities and the questions themselves are what makes the show such fun, he will be sorely missed and very hard to replace.”
Another person wrote: “That's a shame. Who's face is gonna be emblazoned on the suitcase now? Wishing him the best in his new ventures. Show won't be the same without him 😢.”
It is not yet known at this stage who will take over from Richard Osman on House of Games.
In November last year , Richard Osman took to Instagram and wrote: “Sometimes the internet can be wonderful. I just found these photos of Dawkins Blacksmith Forge in Marshalls Row, Brighton where my Great-Grandad worked for many, many years shoeing horses (and oxen in the very early days).
“My Mum still remembers all the young children crowding round to watch him at work. What I'd give to climb into those first photos and have a chat with him (I also wouldn't mind poking around the 'FURNITURE' shop next door). Amazingly the 'Open Market' is still there today, though, as you can see in the final photo, it looks slightly different now.”