Jeremy Paxman steps down as University Challenge hoston August 16, 2022 at 11:46 am

Jeremy Paxman is to step down as host of TV quiz University Challenge after more than 28 years.

The former Newsnight presenter became just the second host of the long-running show in 1994, and his last episode will be broadcast next summer.

The news comes a year after the broadcaster revealed he had been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease.

“I’ve had a blast hosting this wonderful series for nearly 29 years,” Paxman, 72, said in a statement.

“I’ve been lucky enough to work with an amazing team and to meet some of the swottier brains in the country. It gives me hope for the future.”