Richard Osman's House Of Games Unveils Michael Sheen As New Host

Richard said he was "beyond thrilled to be handing the House Of Games keys over" to the Good Omens actor.

An A-list replacement for House Of Games has been announced after Richard Osman announced he was stepping down as the host of the popular quiz.

On Monday, it was revealed that Michael Sheen is set to host the BBC Two game show, after Richard shared he was stepping down after nine years and 800 episodes.

This marks the first time Michael, who has appeared in films like The Queen, Underworld and The Damned United, has hosted a quiz show. The Good Omens actor’s closest experience with his new role came when he played Chris Tarrant in Quiz, the ITV drama about the coughing scandal on Who Wants To Be A Millionaire.

“Quite literally very large shoes to fill but as a huge fan of the show I’m incredibly excited to be able to move into the House and at long last see my silhouette on a fondue set,” Michael said about his new role.

Richard has also given the news his personal seal of approval, writing on his Instagram: “Beyond thrilled to be handing the House Of Games keys over to the one and only Michael Sheen. I promise to put the hoover round before he arrives.”

“Best of luck Michael, you’re such a great choice, and I know you, and the viewers, will have an amazing time,” the Thursday Murder Club author added.

Tamara Gilder, the Managing Director for production company Remarkable Entertainment, also enthused: “We are thrilled to be handing Michael Sheen the keys to House of Games.

“The show has always been a love letter to those who adore quizzes – and we have a new host who loves them as much as we do. We can’t wait to start filming.”

BBC commissioner Caroline O’Neill added: “Michael’s charisma and passion for playfulness will be a joy for audiences and we’ve no doubt he’ll relish throwing himself into a fiercely fought Answer Smash.”

Although Michael is still acting, in recent years, he has moved back to Wales and is concentrating on his activism in the community.

Earlier this year, it was announced that he is also set to present a new BBC investigation series, which will see him explore claims of chemical contamination near where he grew up in South Wales.

Watch Richard Osman’s final episodes of House Of Games on BBC Two every weeknight at 6pm.

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