University Challenge presenter skewers guest while response leaves him in ‘despair’ | TV and Radio | Showbiz and TV

BBC University Challenge presenter Amol Rajan shocked viewers when he took to Twitter during a live episode to criticize a team’s inappropriate response to a question.

The 41-year-old presenter, who takes over from Jeremy Paxman in 2023, delighted fans by live-tweeting during the episode as teams of students from St Andrews and Cardiff University competed for a place in the second round.

As the episode progressed, Amol could be seen on screen placing his head on the table, expressing his disappointment and frustration that the students failed to recognize the classic hit, Sittin’ On The Dock Of The Bay.

When fans commented on his reaction, he didn’t hold back on social media.

One fan said: “I liked Amol Rajan in despair after a team failed to recognize Sittin’ On The Dock Of The Bay at University Challenge.”

Amol replied, “I mean, come on!”

Fans agreed with his response, adding, “I loved your despair, Amol” and “You are right to despair, @amolrajan. Like you said, ‘what the hell do they listen to?’.”

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