Richard Osman Pointless net worth, wife – and why he's leaving the BBC gameshow

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leaving BBC's hit show Pointless for a fresh challenge.The show has been running for 13 years and has become a popular part of British afternoon television alongside host Alexander Armstrong.A BBC source said: "Quiz fans and housewives all over the country will be gutted by this news.

Richard has become a staple of the daytime schedule but sadly all good things must come to an end."Richard has been part of over 30 series and over 1,300 episodes as the man behind the laptop, informing the studio about how well the guests have answered.He is expected to continue to host the celebrity spin-off Pointless Celebrities in the short-term, before leaving that version of the show as well.'Pointless friend' Richard has reportedly left the show after 13 years to focus on other projects and will likely have plenty of opportunities to choose from, such as his career as an author.The BBC source said : "His literary career is going from strength to strength so he’s having to be slightly more choosy with what he does TV-wise."The source added: "His literary career is going from strength to strength so he’s having to be slightly more choosy with what he does TV-wise."Richard Osman reportedly has a big net worth of £1.3million, according to Net Worth Post.Richard, 51, is also a popular author, presenter, producer and comedian that has featured on a whole range of shows like The One Show and Richard Osman's House of Games.Richard Osman is currently in a relationship with Doctor Who star Ingrid Oliver.The friends-first pair found love 14 years after Richard's divorce from his first wife, with whom he had two childrenOn Desert Island Discs, he said: "Desert Island Discs, he said: "I’m happy with myself, I’ve got these beautiful kids, I’ve met.