Richard Osman talks ‘extraordinary relief’ after divorce and he how deals with single life

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Pointless host Richard Osman returns to his show House of Games tonight where celebrities Sean Fletcher, Louise Minchin, Chris Washington and Kimberly Wyatt will take part in the final challenges before a winner is announced.

Away from the show, Express.co.uk takes a look into his past love life admissions.

Richard tends to steer away from questions about romance in interviews, but has discussed life after his marriage ended in previous times.

The 50-year-old tied the knot to his now ex-wife in the late 1990s and they divorced in 2007.

With his former spouse, he shares grown-up children Ruby and Sonny.

After splitting from his wife, the presenter admitted he feared the family situation would be “awful” but was relieved that it all worked out.

He told The Times: “When my partnership broke up, I did think, ‘Oh God, this is going to be awful’.

“I’ve seen my kids nonstop. It was quickly worked out it wasn’t going to be the same, which is an extraordinary relief.

“They know I love them and I tell them nonstop, which bores them rigid. But I never got told that.”

In 2018, Richard began dating jazz musician Sumudu Jayatilaka but their relationship came to an end last year.

The father-of-two was quizzed about their break-up around the same time but he chose not to speak about it.

Asked whether the romance described in his book The Thursday Murder Club was autobiographical, he said: “I’d rather not go into all of that.

“We’re not together, so I’d rather not upset her at all,” he added to the publication.

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Addressing single life last year, he said: “Being single in your 40s is really great.

“From my perspective, it’s wonderful.”

He continued: “It’s probably easier being a single man in your 40s than a single woman.”

Most recently, reports claimed that he is dating Dr Who actress Ingrid Oliver.

The latter, who has been a contestant on his BBC show, is said to have moved into his home.

The pair have known each other for years after meeting through mutual friends.

According to The Mail on Sunday, Richard has told pals she is the one for him.

Express.co.uk has contacted a representative for Richard and Ingrid for comment.

Richard Osman’s House of Games continues tonight at 6.30pm.

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