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Pointless creator Richard Osman, 51, has revealed that comments about his 6 '7 height throughout his life have left him feeling “ashamed”.The House of Games host discussed how the “body shaming” he had been subjected to had affected him so much, he stopped going out in public.The Thursday Murder Club author spoke about his experience on the Diary of a CEO podcast, where he admitted he was grateful that the term “body shaming” had come into common use, as he has had to deal with comments about his height his whole life.Richard explained: “Because they've talked about my stature and I've felt ashamed.That's body shaming. I would never have thought of it as that.“I'm 6ft 7, which is too much is the truth.

Pointless and now a bestselling novelist, fell head over heels in love with Ingrid Oliver, who prompted him to marry aged 52. According to Richard, who tied the knot earlier this month, their nuptials were "never not going to happen".The bachelor met his wife almost two years before their wedding when she was a contestant on his BBC show, House of Games.Although he rarely opted to socialise after filming sessions as he had to be up early again the next day, he felt an instant attraction to Ingrid and decided to make an exception."Happily [rowing Olympian] Matthew Pinsent was on the same show, he's such a lovely fella, and he said, 'Let's go for drinks,'" Richard recalled.He seized the opportunity to get to know the mysterious stranger better, declaring: "You know, this evening I think I will!"Richard and Ingrid hit it off that night, leading him to feel instantly that they could have a future together."It was a very pleasant surprise, but we were both ready for it...

Pointless' Richard Osman - now a bestselling author - married Doctor Who actress Ingrid Oliver following two years of dating.The 52-year-old has admitted his delight now that they have finally tied the knot on an emotional day that was "full of love"."The most magical, joyful day on Saturday with my beautiful wife @ingridoliver100," he shared via Twitter."Surrounded by wonderful friends and family, a day full of love and laughter.

Pointless creator Richard Osman, 51, took to Twitter today to blast internet trolls over negative comments aimed at some of the contestants who have appeared on the BBC’s Only Connect. His comments came after the quiz show’s host, Victoria Coren Mitchell, 50, also hit back at the online trolls.Victoria tweeted in view of her 672,900 followers: “Sometimes, a handful of unhappy people decide to attack our quiz contestants for being unconventional.

Pointless back in July after filming more than 1,300 episodes and nearly 30 series of the BBC show.The novelist has watched the new series live on Twitter, sharing his thoughts on Sally Lindsay taking his seat.Richard took to Twitter earlier today to discuss the new series of Pointless and wished his former colleague Alexander Armstrong and co-host Sally Lindsay luck.He wrote in view of his 1.1 million Twitter followers: "So excited about watching this at 5.15."The first time I've ever been able to watch #Pointless and actually play along without knowing the answers already. Good luck to the first of the new co-hosts @sallylindsay."He also shared a running commentary as he watched the BBC game show live and even made a comment about the famous laptop.Sharing a still of Sally looking at the laptop, Richard made the shocking revelation: "Wait, the laptop WORKS NOW???? #Pointless."Social media users rushed to the comments to express their sadness as Richard left the show and shared their thoughts on the mystery laptop.NinnyFour said: "I am not loving this.

Twitter to share a rare insight into how they help each other in their careers.Richard shared the relationship insight in view of his 1.1 million Twitter followers.He penned: "My favourite thing about living with an actor is that I get to act 'the other parts' when she does video auditions."Every time @ingridoliver100 gets a part I think she's going to say 'and they want YOU to play the U-Boat Commander!'"It hasn't happened yet, but I'm sure it will."Richard, who is 6ft 7, added in a separate Twitter message: "Guys, guys, yes I know I'm too tall for a U-Boat, but I would ACT SHORTER."Many social media users rushed to the comments to share their view on Richard's relationship insight.KevGeo2011 said: "Is she going to be cast in the films of your books?"Richard joked as he replied: "Spielberg wants her, but I'm still on the fence."The Pointless star confirmed his engagement to Ingrid during an interview with fellow novelist Marian Keyes in May.However, rumours began to circulate in April when Ingrid was pictured wearing an emerald ring on her wedding finger.Speaking to Desert Island Discs about his relationship, he revealed: "I'm happy with myself, I've got these beautiful kids, I've met the woman who I'm going to be with for the rest of my life."That thing of competition and ambition, you soon realise that rocket fuel disappears and it's about happiness and my kids bring me happiness and Ingrid brings me happiness."Richard was previously married, but his divorce was finalised back in 2007.He has two children from this relationship: Ruby and Sonny.After splitting from his first wife, whose identity is not publicly known, he admitted he feared the family situation would be "awful" but was relieved that it all worked out.He

Pointless host, 51, gushed over his upcoming nuptials after confirming that he is set to marry actress Ingrid Oliver, 45.The funnyman revealed the big news to best-selling Irish author Marian Keyes last month.The Rachel's Holiday author was quick to quizz the star on the subject of his love life.Marian asked Richard: "Is it true you are getting married?”"Yes.

Pointless host released his debut novel The Thursday Murder Club in 2020, with the book becoming a Sunday Times Bestseller within days.The novel follows a group of pensioners as they set about solving the murder of a property developer in a retirement village in Kent.Due to its success, Reverend Coles decided to have a go at novel writing, with Murder Before Evensong: A Canon Clement Mystery, coming out on June 9.Similarly, the novel is set in a village and involves several murders.Coles was asked in an interview if he was feeling a rivalry to have the same success as the Pointless star.He said: "I’m a mere foothill to his Himalaya."In fact, I phoned him up the other day for advice on how to get through these enormous piles of books they give you for signatures."He was very encouraging and supportive.

Twitter on Tuesday to address the moment, which he described as “excruciatingly awkward”.In view of his 1.1 million followers, he tweeted: “A lady on my train just took a surreptitious photo of me, and I looked up as she was doing it.“So the rest of the journey will now be excruciatingly awkward for both of us.”Richard later responded to a tweet from a fellow online user, who asked him how he feels about strangers taking “unsolicited” pictures of him.Twitter account CapriciousBow enquired: “Genuine Q.... in case I ever see you on a train....“How do unsolicited photos by strangers make you feel?“I imagine you’ll say something polite as always, but I secretly (not so secret now) hope you are miffed?”Richard insisted: “Unsolicited is an absolute no-no.“Just ask! I like a chat!” the Pointless star concluded.Other Twitter users replied to Richard’s post, weighing in on the TV star’s experience.Djspapa agreed: “Absolutely! Why on Earth would someone do that?“If they’d simply just asked politely they might even have had an opportunity of a selfie together!” (sic)Thecatman1970 recounted: “I met you once outside BBC studios before the #fightingtalk finals.“You are a top bloke just wish we had longer to chat.”FeralMother44 said: “You’ve always struck me as approachable, with appropriate respect.”Gardencomet asked: “If she'd asked would you have taken a selfie of you both?”Richard has recently revealed he is set to marry Doctor Who and Peep Show actress Ingrid Oliver, 45.The pair met over lockdown and said he is “excited” about their upcoming wedding.Richard confirmed his big news during a sit-down interview with best-selling author Marian Keyes."Is it true you are getting married?” Marian asked. Richard replied: “Yes.

Doctor Who and Peep Show.The Pointless presenter met the comedic actress over lockdown and said he is “excited” about their upcoming nuptials.Richard revealed his big news during a sit-down interview with best-selling author Marian Keyes.He confirmed he and Ingrid are set to tie the knot after Marian quizzed him on the subject. "Is it true you are getting married?” Marian asked. Richard replied: “Yes.

Radio Times: “I would love to have been a detective like my grandfather.“Sadly, I have a condition called nystagmus that means I’ve got terrible eyesight, so it was never a possibility.”Richard and his brother Mat were brought up by their mother, Brenda Wright.Their father left when Richard was nine years old.He later met his father as an adult but they didn’t form a close relationship.Richard said: “My dad’s side of the family wasn’t something I was interested in, because that’s not the family I grew up in.“It would, in a funny way, be like learning about strangers.“My family are the Wrights from Brighton and those are the people I feel genuinely connected to.”During the show, it was discovered that Richard’s four-times great-grandfather, Gabriel Gillam, born in Brighton in 1789 was a fisherman who lived with his wife in a poor area of Brighton.He turned to smuggling to feed his family.Richard said: “Early 19th-century Brighton was an incredibly poor place if you came from the fishing community.“Then suddenly the Prince Regent, later King George IV, decided to build the Royal Pavilion and Brighton became very fashionable.

Rachel Riley, 36, saw Richard Osman's comments on Twitter, prompting her to warn: "Never mess with Susie D." As her almost 697,000 amazed Twitter followers looked on, she likened the conflict between the two stars to military combat.Richard, 51, had originally tweeted to confirm he would not be replacing Anne Robinson, 77, as Countdown's new host.He used the opportunity to aim a cheeky dig at Susie, 57, while doing so."I keep reading I'm the favourite to be the new Countdown host. But there are 3 problems," he told his 1.1 million followers."1.

BBC to Channel 4 to become the new host of Countdown, in the aftermath of Anne Robinson's decision to quit. However, a new tweet from the quiz show star made his thoughts clear on the matter.Referencing an article that had been written mentioning him as a potential Countdown newcomer, he clarified his status, while aiming a cheeky dig at Dictionary Corner favourite, Susie Dent, 57."I keep reading I'm the favourite to be the new Countdown host.

The Chase star Mark Labbett took to Twitter yesterday to bid Pointless presenter Richard Osman farewell after he confirmed his exit from the BBC game show. Mark, also known as The Beast, told how his words were the "best compliment" he could give his fellow game show host as he hailed him for "raising the bar on daytime quizzes".

BBC show Pointless alongside Alexander Armstrong, has quit the show after 13 years.

Pointless Celebrities, which aired on Saturday.The episode had been filmed just months before Tom died after a two-year battle with brain cancer aged 33.In the clip, which Max shared to his 315,000 Instagram followers via his story, the pals looked overwhelmed after winning a whopping £2,500 for The Brain Tumour Charity and Brain Research UK.As Max wandered around the room, he looked at the camera and said: “So, a bit of news.“We just won Pointless!”Tom could be seen sitting on a couch and looked delighted at what the pair had achieved.He exclaimed: “Smashed it!”, as former Strictly star Max held up their glass trophy.Max continued: “We actually won it! Like, two and a half grand to charity, and we won it!”Following Tom’s heartbreaking death on Wednesday, the BBC decided to reschedule the charity special for Saturday night in tribute to the late singer.The episode hit home with many viewers and they took to Twitter to share their sadness.Lauren said: “A Pointless finalist and money for two brain tumour charities...More to add to your amazing legacy @TomParker.”Beth confessed: “Tom Parker is on Pointless right now and I am straight up sat alone crying like a baby.

Twitter a throwback clip of a Pointless episode that almost got “taken off air”.The video had been posted by a viewer as Cressida Dick was trending on the social media platform after she resigned as the Metropolitan Police commissioner.Captioning the video, Twitter user JNPhillips4 wrote: “Saw #CressidaDick trending and remembered this wonderful moment from Pointless.TV gold.”Richard swiftly reacted to the clip, typing: “Thank you for this reminder @JNPhillips4.“This is the closest Pointless has ever come to being taken off air.”The clip, which dates back to 2018, featured a player named Billy trying to guess the name of the “Senior Police officer appointed the first female commissioner of the Metropolitan Police”.Asked by host Alexander Armstrong for his final answer, he asserted: “The top is Caressa Dick. I think I’ll go for Caressa Dick.”Richard could be seen in different shots snickering as Alexander repeated the player’s answer before announcing it was incorrect.In a later tweet, Richard clarified that there was a “happy ending” to Billy’s participation in the programme.He typed: “The lovely thing about this clip is that Billy really did make money from 'It'll Be Alright On The Night' for it.

Richard Osman has said he has suffered from food addiction since he was a child and will do for the rest of his life but wants to destigmatise the shame surrounding the addiction.Speaking on BBC Radio 4’s Desert Island Discs, the Pointless presenter – who recently suggested he doesn’t plan to host the show forever – opened up about his addictive behaviour and said it has been a ‘difficult journey’ to put himself out there but feels the more he tries the happier he becomes.He said: ‘There hasn’t been a day of my life since the age of nine where I haven’t thought about problems with food and how it affects me.

Pointless and has even been named Author of the Year in 2021.

Ben Miller recently appeared as the lecherous Lord Featherington in Netflix’s smash hit show Bridgerton, but before that he was probably best known for his role in comedy duo Armstrong and Miller alongside Pointless presenter Alexander Armstrong. Aside from these roles, Miller is also known for his portrayal of DI Richard Poole in Death In Paradise and these days he can be seen in ITV’s new crime drama Professor T.

Pointless co-host, admitting it's easy to do so as he's a lot "posher" and "cleverer" that him.In a recent interview, the TV star opened up about his long-term friendship with the singer, who he teamed up with to host the hit BBC game show in 2009."I love Xander to bits but he’s so posh!" he laughed."You can almost endlessly wind him up, which is great."He went on to reveal to Metro.co.uk how the pair met: "I’ve known him a long time – 20 years, since Cambridge."I did sociology and politics there.