Pointless Celebrities Season 17 Episode 5 Sports Special Airs January 4 2025 on BBC One

“Pointless Celebrities” kicks off the new year with a special sports edition, airing Saturday, January 4, 2025, at 9:20 PM on BBC One. Hosted by Alexander Armstrong, with co-host Richard Osman, this episode brings together a team of famous faces from the world of sports to battle it out in the general knowledge quiz.

In this exciting “Sports Special,” four teams of sports stars try to come up with the answers that no one else could think of. The teams include well-known athletes such as Vanessa Bauer, Beth Tweddle MBE, Anita Asante, William Bayley MBE, Jack Laugher MBE, Ellie Robinson MBE, Sarah Hunter MBE, and Ugo Monye. Each of these celebrities brings their unique sports expertise to the game, but they’ll need more than just athletic skill to succeed in this quiz.

As always, the goal is to find the most obscure answers and avoid the “pointless” ones. With plenty of fun moments, sporting banter, and some surprising answers, this special episode is sure to be a hit for fans of both sports and trivia. Don’t miss out on this star-studded edition of “Pointless Celebrities.”

Release Date & Time: 9:20 PM Saturday 4 January 2025 on BBC One

Pointless Celebrities Sports Special Cast – Season 17 Episode 5