Paxman To Step Down

[goodgoalie]

Jeremy Paxman is stepping down as host of University Challenge after 28 years .Any thoughts on who might replace him?

Oh please, just not Sandi Toksvig!

[cashier]

I also wouldn't mind David Mitchell.

[Prudie]

Fatti I'm well aware VCM is bright enough but that's about it. She is almost unbearable on Only Connect and 80% men just appreciate her ample bosom. Whoever it is needs to be a quizmaster, not someone who wants to promote their own celebrity. Paxman never did that.

[FatticusInch]

But despite being very clever DM is renowned more for his comedy, Victoria for her intellect and poker prowess.
Smart, clever, likeable and easy on the eye, she’s perfect for the job.

[anneasquith]

Or Claire balding……she is everywhere .

[FatticusInch]

Prudie
//Fatti I'm well aware VCM is bright enough but that's about it.//

…..despite offering no suggestions nor candidates of your own?

Thanks for your input.

[Prudie]

So just because I can't think of anyone good enough off the top of my head I'm not allowed to comment? I'm not even allowed an opinion on the names suggested so far? And it's not even your thread, what an unpleasant member you can be.

[jno]

I hadn't heard of the Ormmerod hoax, Fatticus. Another founder member of the Wagatha Christie organisation?

[bobbinwales]

//Or Claire Balding……she is everywhere .//
Ha. Just seen the thread and was about to post something similar. Or maybe Alex Scott...
But what about Clive Myrie the newsreader

[bobbinwales]

Ah... i should of read all the pages

[ladybirder]

NO not VCM, far too pleased with herself.

[FatticusInch]

It’s called constructive criticism Prudie.
Give it a go, you must have someone in mind as an alternative instead of just denigrating those mentioned?

[johnny.5]

I think maybe the Irish chap from the chase would do a good job

[Hazlinny]

Richard Madeley

[FatticusInch]

Nor I Jno until I just researched it.
There’s some odd people about!
I had a school friend whose Dad was a bus driver. His idea of a good day out was to attend funeral services just to listen to the organ music.

Each to their own.

[MargoTester]

I saw somebody called Eric Monkman mentioned, he was a contestant apparently. Samira Ahmed's name also cropped up. I haven't watched it for years.

[cashier]

God no - not Eric Monkton. Emily Maitland, Victoria Derbyshire at a push.

[FatticusInch]

MargoTester
//I saw somebody called Eric Monkman mentioned, he was a contestant apparently. Samira Ahmed's name also cropped up. I haven't watched it for years.//

I was actually going to suggest his colleague and ex UC contestant Bobby Seagull.
A bright, personable lad who maybe a little too young yet, good one for the future though.

[Prudie]

It was not constructive criticism it was downright knock a poster down you don't know very well but is probably an easy target. I have always held Paxman in the highest esteem and can't think of anyone to replace him and as I'm not permitted an opinion on others' suggestions I won't input further.

[FatticusInch]

Ok.

[andy-hughes]

naomi - // //any of those would give me half an hour a week back!!! //

You're not obliged to give half an hour a week away. //

I was waiting for your permission, thanks for not leaving me dangling for too long Miss ...