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Express.co.uk, he said: “I was terrified, I didn’t think I was going to be terrified at all and suddenly there she was, and I was absolutely terrified!"It must be the thing she strives to minimise at all times.The terror of meeting someone as important as the Queen is much scarier than you would ever imagine.”Alexander is a presenter, actor, and comedian best known for hosting the BBC quiz show Pointless since 2009.He is beloved by fans for his sharp sense of humour, mild manner, and friendly conversations with Pointless contestants.Although Alexander is now widely recognised as a game show host, he rose to fame as one half of the comedy duo Armstrong and Miller alongside fellow actor and comedian Ben Miller.The pair performed in

BBC quiz show Pointless. But despite his roaring success, Osman said he would rather sit at home watching snooker than meeting Oscar-winning director Steven Spielberg to discuss the film rights to his novels.The media personality explained that Hollywood is not his “scene”.He told BBC Radio 5 show Headliners: "There are stirrings - not that I really want to go to LA.

Richard Osman, 50, recently published The Man Who Died Twice, his sequel to his bestselling book, The Thursday Murder Club. But despite the roaring success of his first novel, the creator and co-presenter of Pointless has admitted he cannot help but feel “upset” when receiving a blistering review.Richard claimed crime writer Joan Smith’s review of his work for The Sunday Times felt like a “vindictive attack” on him.Joan wrote that the book was “a novel so flawed that it is hard to believe it would ever have been published without a celebrity’s name on the cover".Richard told this week's Radio Times: “That did upset me.“It felt very personal, like it wasn’t really a reflection on the book, but a vindictive attack on me.“Success doesn’t

 “That’s my excuse,” she sheepishly added. Despite her initial error, the rest of the chat between the pair went off without a hitch.It comes after Richard shared his fears about being branded a “celebrity novelist”.He told The i Newspaper Online: “I was very worried about that thing, ‘Oh it’s a celebrity writing a novel’, which, of course, is one of the worst phrases in the English language. “I didn’t want to go to a publisher and say, ‘I’ve got an idea’, because I know how publishing works, I knew they’d sign me up. “And that wouldn’t tell me whether it was good or not.”Elsewhere, Zoe was inundated with support from fans this week after she shared a poignant post to mark what would have been her late boyfriend Billy Yates' birthday.The

Channel 4’s Countdown came under fire when a contestant had used a seven-letter homophobic slur that had not been edited out of the broadcast.

Twitter to give fans an update on his health this afternoon, as he recovered in his hospital bed.The Thursday Murder Club author explained to his one million followers that he is currently resting after undergoing a knee operation.Richard encouraged fans to ask him any questions, as he was “out of his mind on fentanyl”.According to the NHS’ website, fentanyl is a strong opioid painkiller used to treat severe pain during or after an operation or a serious injury.He penned: “Am happily recovering in a hospital bed after a knee-op, pleasantly out of my mind on fentanyl, if anyone wants to ask me any questions.”Fans flocked to the comments section of the House of Games host’s post to wish him well while quizzing him on a variety of subjects.One

Pointless together in 2009.However, Alexander recently revealed his fears of “pushing” his friendship with presenter turned author Richard too far if they branched out and worked together on other projects outside of the programme.When quizzed on whether he and Richard would like to collaborate on other shows alongside Pointless, the actor divulged in an exclusive interview with Express.co.uk: “I’d love to.

BBC’s Pointless is a “demanding” show to film.The star, who presents the hit quiz show alongside his co-host Richard Osman, 50, said that, fortunately, the programme’s hectic schedule hasn’t yet impacted his friendship with the author.In an exclusive interview with Express.co.uk, Alexander divulged: “I wouldn’t want Richard to get bored of me.“We spend a lot of the year together and the nice thing is we, genuinely, in nearly 12 years of Pointless, we have never had a cross word with each other. “I dare say we spend an awful lot of time in each other’s company, it’s very intensive, quite high pressured work.“The turn arounds are very quick and there are quite a lot of demands on us, we’ve got to be on the balls of our feet, and yet we don’t

Pointless.The comedian and presenter admitted that although he would “love” to work with Richard more, he is nervous about “pushing” his friendship with the author, as they already spend a great deal of time together already.Speaking in an exclusive interview with Express.co.uk, Alexander divulged: “I’d love to [work with Richard outside of Pointless]. “I think in time we probably will, I wouldn’t want Richard to get bored of me.“We spend a lot of the year together and the nice thing is, we genuinely, in nearly 12 years of Pointless, we have never had a cross word with each other. “I dare say we spend an awful lot of time in each other’s company, it’s very intensive, quite high pressured work, the turn arounds are very quick and there are

Pointless host Alexander Armstrong has spoken about his weight loss and how he continues to stay in shape.The presenter admitted that he was not happy with his appearance on television and so decided to overhaul his diet and lifestyle.“I couldn't bear looking at myself on TV,” Alexander, 51, said of his first appearances on the BBC game show.The father-of-four went on to say that when the programme first aired in 2009, he was two stone heavier.The comedian, known for his Armstrong and Miller partnership, revealed that he now follows an intermittent fasting diet.He has been following the regime for almost a decade now and is still seeing positive results.“When I started doing Pointless way back in 2009 I was a good two stone heavier, I just

Pointless Celebrities.The poet took part in the BBC quiz show alongside illustrator and children's writer Liz Pichon in 2017.Although Pam admitted she had an “okay” experience on the programme, she was disappointed that she “didn’t last very long” and wasn’t able to get “any of the questions right”.Speaking exclusively to Express.co.uk, the star said: “Well, I didn’t last very long, I didn’t get any of the questions right. “It was a bit like being on an assembly line really, it was okay.”Pam went on to say she wished she hadn’t signed up to do Pointless Celebrities after finding the quiz difficult.The television and radio personality added: “I didn’t show up very well and it was like getting on the assembly line and being on for a few

Pointless alongside Alexander Armstrong, 50, has said entertainment television "will soon be gone forever" and the programme is likely to be one of the "last" around.The Thursday Murder Club author even discussed who would be the "worst" host of Pointless if the duo were to be replaced. While Richard and Alexander prepare to start recording their 24th series in November without a studio audience, the novelist spoke out about the future of their show in a new interview.“I host Pointless with Alexander Armstrong, so it’s like a big relationship decision," he said of it finishing."If we do leave Pointless in the future then you could replace us, but you’d have to be careful.

Alexander Armstrong has been a regular on our screens for over two decades.

The One Show this week, he was branded as Buddy the Elf, who is played by actor Will Ferrell, due to the camera angles.

Richard Osman is best known for creating and co-hosting on Pointless. While he is a regular on our screens, he is seen to keep his private life out of the spotlight.

Pointless presenter has said he feared history had repeated itself.The 49-year-old's own late father walked out when he was eight, but they met up again prior to his death.The BBC star said he thought his own separation from his wife was "going to awful", but things "quickly worked out".Richard has two grown-up children, Ruby and Sonny, with his ex, and he sees them "nonstop".When asked if he was concerned he had followed in his dad's footsteps, he admitted: "Of course."You are destined to repeat the sins of the father."And when my partnership broke up, I did think, 'Oh God, this is going to be awful.'"However, Richard continued in his chat with The Times: "I've seen my kids nonstop.

Pointless presenter Richard Osman, 49, has shared a sweet Twitter post dedicated to his daughter, Ruby, on her 22nd birthday.The star gave his 947,000 Twitter followers a rare insight into his family life this morning and adorably described Ruby as “an absolute diamond of a human being”.His heartfelt post read: “My daughter is 22 today. “She is already far more accomplished than me, and an absolute diamond of a human being. “And she's not awake yet, so I can get away with saying this.”Fans took to the comments section of Richard’s post to share their thoughts on his birthday message.One person wrote: “Wow, what a great dad, start off with embarrassment and work through to schmalz.Such a lucky daughter to have a father who loves her.”Another

Anita Harris is known for her extensive career as an actress and singer which has spanned over five decades. Within her career, she had a number of chart-topping hits as well as acting in the Carry On films Follow That Camel in 1967 and Carry On Doctor in 1968.

Pointless host Richard Osman has shared a candid admission about his first appearance on Pointless when the show launched in 2009.The television personality began his career working as an executive producer on several British game shows, but he arrived on-screen for the first time to present the BBC quiz show.Speaking about his move during an appearance on The Rehearsal Room podcast with Yasmeen Khan, Richard revealed he found it “awful” to begin with.The star got onto the subject when Yasmeen asked him: “That first day when you were doing it for real and recording, did it feel natural straight away?”Richard then admitted: “No, it was awful.“Honestly, you know there’s a few moments in your life, and there’s not many, where you can genuinely

Tonight (Friday, April 24) Alexander Armstrong will be swapping the desk of Pointless for the desk of Have I Got News For You? Armstrong will host tonight’s instalment and will be joined by team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop and guests Emma Barnett and Henning Wehn.

Alexander Armstrong and Richard Osman have opened up about BBC quiz Pointless, now in its 11th year.The duo have addressed whether the programme has gain a new audience in lockdown.The former, 50, claimed the reaction when he is out and about has changed, but said it might be due to his face mask.He said they weren't "getting the daily feedback" they had previously, in a new interview with Radio Times.When asked with the country quizzing, had they seen viewing figures shoot up for the daily 5pm offering.Richard, 49, started: "It’s a good question, because daytime TV has very healthy audiences, but now everyone’s watching."Pointless is definitely getting a new audience, although we’re up against Boris Johnson or Matt Hancock sometimes."He