Pointless: Richard Osman SHOCKED as Alexander Armstrong RAPS opening segment
RICHARD OSMAN was left speechless during today's episode of Pointless after host Alexander Armstrong rapped his introduction.
Alexander Armstrong RAPS about Richard Osman on Pointless
Opening the show, 47-year-old presenter Alexander decided to try his hand at being a lyricist and penned a ditty for his 46-year-old co-host.
Quiz-brain Richard couldn't believe what he had just witnessed but was impressed at Alexander's new found skill.
Alexander said: "So that just leaves me with one more person for me to introduce.
"Haters gonna hate that this complicators gonna complicate, then simplify!
Pointless: Richard Osman SHOCKED as Alexander Armstrong RAPS opening segment
Haters gonna hate that this complicators gonna complicate, then simplify!
"It's my Pointless friend. It's…" before becoming unable to finish his sentence due to uncontrollable laughter.
Finally regaining his composure, he added: "It's Richard! There you are."
Open-mouthed, Richard said: "Goodness me, what range you have as an actor," prompting Alexander to agree: "I know! Thank you."
Richard continued: "That was amazing. That was really good stuff. I think a lot of people are going to have enjoyed that.
Pointless: Alexander Armstrong RAPS about Richard Osman
"I think the Royal Shakespeare company may be in touch before you know. No, that was very good."
In a strange and spooky show twist, the first category was indeed Shakespeare related.
Alexander revealed: "Our first category today is language and literature. The question concerns Shakespeare plays in French."
As the contestants looked perplexed, Richard confided: "It does sound quite scary doesn't it!"