The Latest Breaking News from University Challenge

Amol Rajan confirms he will replace Jeremy Paxman as University Challenge host

Amol Rajan has confirmed he will replace Jeremy Paxman as University Challenge host, following the latter’s announcement that he was leaving after 28 years.

Evening Standard · Aug 18, 2022

BBC announces Amol Rajan as new host of University Challenge after Jeremy Paxman steps down

'It’s the best possible antidote to cynicism about young people, allowing millions of us to test our wits against the best minds of a new generation'

Wales Online · Aug 18, 2022

Sandi Toksvig bookies’ favourite to replace Jeremy Paxman on University Challenge

Broadcaster Jeremy Paxman announced on Tuesday that he will retire from his long-standing presenting gig, a year after revealing his secret battle with Parkinson’s

Evening Standard · Aug 16, 2022

University Challenge: Jeremy Paxman quits as host after 28 years

Presenter’s replacement has already been decided

The Independent UK · Aug 16, 2022

Jeremy Paxman's first Parkinson's disease symptoms after painful fall on dog walk

Jeremy Paxman has graced our screens for 28 years presenting the popular BBC show University Challenge. He will be stepping down from the role after his symptoms of Parkinson’s disease worsened

Daily Mirror · Aug 16, 2022

Jeremy Paxman stepping down from hosting University Challenge after 28 years

Paxman revealed in May 2021 that he had been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease

Evening Standard · Aug 16, 2022

Jeremy Paxman to step down as University Challenge quizmaster

JEREMY Paxman is stepping down as the host of University Challenge after 28 years, the BBC has announced.

The National (Scotland) · Aug 16, 2022

Jeremy Paxman to step down as BBC University Challenge host after 28 years

The BBC announced that a new host will be announced over the coming week

Manchester Evening News · Aug 16, 2022

Jeremy Paxman quits University Challenge after 28 years

A new presenter for the BBC show will soon be announced

Liverpool Echo · Aug 16, 2022

Jeremy Paxman stepping down as University Challenge host after nearly three decades

He has fronted the show since 1994.

The Independent UK · Aug 16, 2022