Richard Osman and Michael McIntyre embroiled in Pointless controversy

Osman accused of giving 'easy' clues to McIntyre's team

Richard Osman has been accused of giving 'easy' clues to Michael McIntyre's team on Pointless. The incident occurred during the latest episode of the BBC quiz show, which aired on Saturday night (25th February 2023).

McIntyre's team, which also included comedian Jack Dee, won the episode with a score of 120 points. Osman's team, which included Pointless regular Mark Labbett, finished second with 109 points.

Viewers took to social media to accuse Osman of giving McIntyre's team an unfair advantage. One viewer tweeted: "Richard Osman is obviously giving Michael McIntyre's team easy clues. It's not fair!"

Osman denies allegations

Osman has denied the allegations, saying that he treats all teams equally. He tweeted: "I give all teams the same clues. I don't favor one team over another."

The BBC has also denied the allegations, saying that there is no evidence to support them. A spokesperson for the BBC said: "We have no evidence to suggest that Richard Osman gave Michael McIntyre's team any unfair advantage. All teams are given the same clues."

Controversy likely to continue

Despite the denials, the controversy is likely to continue. Viewers are likely to continue to scrutinize Osman's behavior on Pointless, and any perceived bias is likely to be met with criticism.

It remains to be seen whether the controversy will have any long-term impact on Osman's career. He is one of the most popular hosts on British television, and he is known for his warm and engaging personality.

However, if the controversy continues, it could damage his reputation and make it difficult for him to continue hosting Pointless.