Участница шоу «Pointless» рассказала, каков ведущий Александр Армстронг за кадром

BBC Pointless guest reveals what host Alexander Armstrong is like off air A Pointless contestant has shared what host Alexander Armstrong is really like. The long-running beloved game show has become a staple on screens since its debut in 2009 on BBC Two before making the move to BBC One just two years later. Presented by Alexander Armstrong - and formerly co-presented by Richard Osman, who departed in April 2022 after 13 years - it sees individuals challenge their general knowledge and try to claim the substantial cash prize. And now, speaking exclusively to Mecca Bingo, a former star, Fortuna Burke, founder of Contact Journalists, shared her experience of what it was like to be on the programme. Fortuna featured on the popular quiz show, comprising a team alongside her friend Satish. When asked what Alexander Armstrong was like in person, Fortuna said: “I thought Alexander Armstrong was really fun, suave and sophisticated. “He has such a distinctive, very polished way of speaking, and I remember saying to Satish at one point, ‘He sounds so sophisticated, he’s got such a posh accent.’” Fortuna went on: “Satish immediately reminded me that our microphones were still on and that everyone could probably hear us! I remember thinking, “Well, at least I’m not saying anything bad!” She also noted that they “didn’t actually get much opportunity to chat to Alexander off-camera”. Fortuna added: “You don’t really become pally with the hosts or spend lots of time chatting to them behind the scenes. Everything is quite professional and there are clear boundaries.” Praising Alexander for being a “brilliant host”, she continued: “He’s a great speaker, very quick and funny, and he has that suave, relaxed quality that makes hosting look effortless. “He comes across as incredibly polished and sophisticated while still being entertaining, which I think works perfectly for a programme like Pointless.” Fortuna and Satish managed to win just over £1500 each in the show, with Fortuna saying: “At the time it felt like an absolutely phenomenal amount of money. I bought myself a laptop and went on a skiing holiday with my winnings!” Pointless airs weekdays on BBC One at 5.15pm.