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Michael Sheen to replace Richard Osman in BBC's House of Games

Michael Sheen has been officially unveiled as Richard Osman’s replacement on BBC Two quiz show House of Games, presiding over 100 episodes to be broadcast later this year.
Earlier this month, Osman announced he would step down from House of Games after nine years, having completed 800 episodes and endorsing Sheen as his successor.
Michael Sheen, 57, will make his quiz show hosting debut later this year, known for Good Omens, The Damned United and Frost/Nixon and portraying a quiz presenter in ITV drama Quiz.
Fans and Osman reacted positively, saying Sheen is a 'great choice' while Caroline O'Neill and Tamara Gilder praised his charisma and passion for playfulness.
As a weekday programme airing at 6pm on BBC Two and iPlayer, House of Games features four celebrities competing across five days with points doubled on Friday and draws over 1.6 million viewers.

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Daily Record

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Michael Sheen confirmed as House of Games host replacing Richard Osman

Sheen said he is excited to take over the show, joking it is “very large shoes to fill” as a fan of House of Games.

3 days ago·Glasgow, United Kingdom

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Daily Express

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Richard Osman House of Games replacement sparks fury as fans say 'not the same'

The presenter announced he was stepping down from the BBC show after nine years.

3 days ago·United Kingdom

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The Independent (US)

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Michael Sheen announced as House of Games’ surprise new host

Welsh actor to take over from Richard Osman on BBC Two quiz show

3 days ago·London, United Kingdom

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RTÉ

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Osman hails Michael Sheen as new House Of Games host

Michael Sheen has been hailed as a "great choice" to be taking over the reins as the host of House Of Games, current presenter Richard Osman has said.

3 days ago·Ireland

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