Amstell Quits Nevermind The Buzzcocks

• 27th Apr 2009

Simon Amstell has quit BBC comedy pop quiz 'Never Mind The Buzzcocks' after just three series to concentrate on his stand up and another TV show he has in development. The plan is to have a guest presenter system next series, as the show did between original presenter Mark Lamarr's exit and Amstell's arrival as host.
Whereas last series the show had guest team captains to replace Bill Bailey, on the next series the second team captain will be Noel Fielding throughout. He, of course, filled in for Bill Bailey for three episodes the series before last.

On Amstell's exit, a source told The Sun: “Simon is a funny guy who can think on his feet but he has decided it is time to move on. He is working on a new project that has been commissioned by the BBC and feels he wants to concentrate on that”.