Samira Ahmed tipped to become first female host of Mastermind

Former twice-winner of celebrity version of quiz show leads race to replace John HumphrysWith quizmaster John Humphrys set to depart Mastermind, the question being asked is if the long-running BBC show will finally be hosted by a woman.Tipped to lead the runners-and-riders list to replace the veteran broadcaster is reportedly Samira Ahmed. The presenter of Front Row on Radio 4 won Celebrity Mastermind in 2010, and again in 2019, when she was crowned champion of champions, with Space:1999, the 1970s sci-fi show, as her specialist subject. Continue reading... https://www.theguardian.com/media/2021/feb/09/samira-ahmed-tipped-to-become-first-female-host-of-mastermind #bbc #john_humphrys #television #culture #media #television_&_radio