Richard Osman’s heartfelt Christmas greeting to everyone has melted viewers’ hearts.
Although the holiday season may be a joyous time for many, it is not for everyone, and the TV personality acknowledged this.
On a holiday episode of Pointless, he wished viewers a Merry Christmas before swiftly adding, “If Christmas is a difficult time for you, then have a peaceful one.”
On his show Richard’s House of Games, he echoed this view.
Many of the viewers liked the 53-year-old’s considerate statement.
TV Critic Scott Bryan shared a photo from the moment on X, fomerly Twitter, and wrote: ‘This Richard Osman quote on Pointless is so good,’ which led to social media users expressing their gratitude for it.
User Merel wrote: ‘So beautiful, this really stuck out to me when I watched this episode.’
‘He is a beautiful human being,’ added user Neil Dance.
Fellow Xer Lisa D called him a ‘gem of a man,’ and John Smith remarked: ‘The man is a gent. So genuine.’
So beautiful, this really stuck out to me when I watched this episode
— merel 🏳️🌈🌱 (@merelisnotabird) December 22, 2023
‘He also said it at the end of last week’s repeat run of festive House of Games. Wouldn’t be surprised if he says it for the final episode of this week’s new run of episodes tonight. A statement that is shocking in how little such a sentiment is ever considered or expressed,’ pointed out Matt F.
Richard co-hosted Pointless with Alexander Armstrong until 2022, when he left, but he has returned for the holiday celebrity specials.
On today’s broadcast, Richard dressed up as Santa Claus and encouraged viewers, ‘If Christmas is a difficult time for you, have a pleasant one.’
We believe that the world needs more Richards!
Pointless and Richard Osman’s House Of Games are available to watch on BBC iPlayer.