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Pointless contestants 'banned' from wearing certain clothes on hit BBC quiz show

Pointless contestants have opened up about what it's been like to appear on the show - including the surprising revelation that they're banned from wearing certain clothes.

Hosted by Alexander Armstrong and Richard Osman launched in 2009, the BBC quiz has grown to become a much-loved show as contestants battle to find the most obscure answer.

Beginning with four teams of two, the pairs tackle rounds of general knowledge questions until one is left.

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