Pointless host Richard Osman makes awkward jibe at THIS contestant over 'safe' option
POINTLESS presenter Richard Osman took an awkward swipe at a contestant today after she scored a high answer in the first round.
Alexander Armstrong jokes that a contestant is 'history'
Emily from Powys, Wales, appeared on the latest edition of the show with her sister, Lara, and was asked to name any of the popular novels listed on the board.
Co-star Alexander Armstrong, 47, asked Emily what she did for a living, to which she coyly revealed she was a teacher of both English and history.
Unfortunately for her, she chose one of the highest answers on the board - Casino Royale - scoring a very high 93 points.
The affable-host said afterwards: “That was so safe it’s dangerous.”
Pointless presenter Richard Osman made an awkward joke about a contestant on today's show
Pointless: English and History teacher Emily chose a high answer on the board of famous novels
I hope the next round’s not history
While Richard Osman, 46, said: “That’s so safe it wouldn’t be allowed in an actual casino.
Before saying: “For your sake, I hope the next round’s not history."
As the audience began to laugh, Alexander couldn’t help but make another joke.
Pointless co-host Alexander Armstrong joked that she might be "history" at the end of the round
He added: “And I hope this round, you’re not.”
Luckily for the pair, another couple scored higher overall and the sisters made it through to the head to head.
Pointless continues tomorrow at 5.15pm on BBC One.