Right now, the man in the chair is Colin Murray. He took over in 2026. And he’s a total whirlwind.
He’s a former radio DJ. So he talks fast and jokes constantly. He even wears loud, colorful suits that would make a peacock jealous.
Colin is a super-fan of the show. He grew up watching it. So his excitement is totally infectious.
He also loves a good pun. He’ll interrupt a math round to make a silly joke. It drives the contestants crazy. In a fun way.
A Brief History of Chair-Sitters
Let’s rewind the tape. The original host was the legendary Richard Whiteley. He was a national treasure.
Richard hosted for 23 years. He was known for his terrible puns and his love of a good cardigan. He even had a catchphrase: “I’ll have to check my dictionary.”
After he passed away, things got chaotic. Des Lynam stepped in for a year. He was cool and suave. Think James Bond with a microphone.
Then came Des O'Connor. He was a comedy legend. But he lasted only a short time. The show felt a bit lost.
That’s when Jeff Stelling took over. He was famous for soccer on Sky Sports. He brought a sports-anchor energy to the numbers.
Jeff hosted for a decade. He was reliable, like a good cup of tea. But he left in 2026 for his football show.
Then came Anne Robinson. Yes, the scary lady from The Weakest Link. She called it “the job of a lifetime.”
Colin Murray Glasses at Ryan Bruce blog
She was cold and stern. She didn’t smile much. Fans hated it. She lasted barely 10 months.
That’s when Colin Murray rushed in. He was like a breath of fresh, silly air.
