House of Games

[CurlewKate]

OK . We’re having a family sweepstake on the new presenter. Anyone want to join in? So far, Martin Clunes, Ed Gamble, Nick Mohamed, David Mitchell, Mel Gedroyic and Sue Perkins have been taken. Virtual medal for the winner.

They'll have to have fairly robust features whoever they are if their face is going to be branded on all of the prizes.

Ingrid Oliver

Alexander Armstrong

Rhea Lina or Stephen Mangan
i am quite preoccupied by the fact that they will need to have a recognisable avatar/profile in order for the prizes to work.

Stephen Mangan has the right persona.

Yup. Nepotism at its finest.

Andi Oliver

Tom Read Wilson

I would love it to be Nick Mohammed , but i think it will be Steven Mangan,

Ooooo yes

I’m not saying I want it to be Claudia, but I wouldn't be surprised!

I’d be happy with Mel Gedroyic or Stephen Mangan.

Oh good god no 😭

Claudia would make me switch off.

Yes me too, also she has a new chat show starting at the weekend, between that and Traitors that is loads of Claudia

It's not a prime time programme so I don't think it will be someone like Claudia.
It always feels like RO was central to the programme, not just a presenter, so I think it will inevitably change without him. I dont blame him for going but I do like it the way it is!
I just hope it's not anyone excitable! It's a very mellow programme and doesn't need enlivening. So not Mel Gedroyic.
I agree with pp that Stephen Mangan seems a 'fit' for the job.

Yes, this also has to be about the game and not the presenter.

Stephen Mangan quite likely, Alex brooker perhaps, he is a guest host on pointless as is Stephen

Yes, I was thinking of Pointless hosts, Alex Brooker is good, as is Andi Oliver.

I hadn’t thought of Tom Read Wilson-I love him. But I think it needs to be someone who can step back when necessary. Tom’s too “main character energy” I think. Soooo hoping it’s not Alexander Armstrong, but I think his cosy vibes might be tempting.

I agree, but I think Tom could step back if he needed to, though.
Not Alexander Armstrong.

Michael Sheen to host House Of Games on BBC iPlayer and BBC Two https://share.google/3tT8uL7O21ULWDy9Q

Well that's a surprise!
He's very much an actor rather than presenter. But he comes across as very friendly in interviews etc. I don't remember him as a contestant, but assume he has been on?

I was surprised at this news. It's not an obvious choice, and he's not someone I've ever warmed to, but he could be fine in the role.

Anyway, no-one guessed him!