PinkPantheress Denied Spot on 'Pointless' for Being 'Too Famous'
Watch as PinkPantheress reveals she was lined up for huge TV gameshow – before bosses banned her for being ‘too famous’

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Pop star PinkPantheress shared her disappointment at being barred from appearing on the BBC quiz show 'Pointless' due to her fame. During a Manchester concert, she recounted how she was ready to participate but was told she was 'too famous' for the non-celebrity version of the show.
- 01PinkPantheress, whose real name is Victoria Walker, expressed her desire to appear on the trivia show 'Pointless' during a live performance.
- 02She reached the final stage before being informed she was 'too famous' to participate in the non-celebrity version.
- 03Despite this setback, she has previously appeared on 'The Weakest Link' with other celebrities.
- 04PinkPantheress has gained significant recognition with her mixtape 'Fancy That' and its remix album, featuring hits like 'Tonight' and 'Illegal.'
- 05She made history by winning the BRIT Award for Producer of the Year in 2026, becoming the youngest and first female recipient of the award.
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During a recent live performance in Manchester, pop sensation PinkPantheress revealed her disappointment at being turned down for the BBC quiz show 'Pointless' because she was deemed 'too famous.' The artist, known for her trivia show enthusiasm, shared that she made it to the final stage before being told she could not participate in the non-celebrity version. Despite her eagerness to join the show and even offer to donate any winnings to charity, she was ultimately barred from appearing. PinkPantheress, whose real name is Victoria Walker, has enjoyed immense success in her music career, particularly with her mixtape 'Fancy That' and its remix album, which includes popular tracks like 'Tonight' and 'Illegal.' She has also collaborated with notable artists such as JADE, Kylie Minogue, and Sugababes. In 2026, she made history by winning the BRIT Award for Producer of the Year, becoming the youngest and first woman to achieve this honor.
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