Amol Rajan to take over from Jeremy Paxman as University Challenge host

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Amol Rajan will replace Jeremy Paxman, who is stepping down after 28 years hosting the quiz show.

Amol Rajan will take over from Jeremy Paxman as the host of University Challenge, the BBC has announced.

In a statement, he said: "Being asked to host my favourite TV programme is dream-come-true territory." "I have watched University Challenge obsessively for years, addicted to its high standards, glorious title music and inspirational contestants," he said. Referring to the long-running show's previous hosts, he added: "I am very conscious that in the late, great Bamber, and that giant of British culture, Jeremy, I have vast shoes to fill.

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