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Want to know how to take part? (Picture: BBC)Since first airing in 2009, Pointless has had over 24 seasons, and is firmly cemented as one of the nation\u2019s favourite quiz shows.
\nThe BBC show, hosted by Alexander Armstrong and Richard Osman, sees contestants try to score as few points as possible by giving obscure answers no one else from a panel of 100 anonymous participants can think of to general-knowledge questions.
\nBut who are the panel of 100 people giving their all-important answers?
\nHere is all you need to know.
\nWho are the panel of 100 on Pointless?
\nThe aim of Pointless is to find correct but obscure answers to questions. The fewer people from a panel of 100 individuals who agreed with your correct answer, the better.
\nThe goal is to find answers to questions that are correct but\u00a0none\u00a0of the panel of 100 have mentioned \u2013 this known as \u2018a Pointless answer\u2019.<\/p>\n
The contestants try to score a Pointless answer (Picture: BBC\/Remarkable Television, an En)Endemol, the production company that makes Pointless, told Metro.co.uk: \u2018The 100 are a cross-section of adults from around the UK, sourced by an online polling company.\u2019
\nCan you apply to be part of the panel of 100 on Pointless?
\nAlexander Armstrong explained to RadioTimes: \u2018You can\u2019t \u201capply\u201d to be one of the 100 people because that would then affect the outcome.\u2019
\nThose polled can\u2019t know they\u2019re being questioned for Pointless, meaning that even the 100 themselves don\u2019t know who they are.
\nAs far as the panel are aware, they are just answering general knowledge questions for a survey \u2013 unbeknownst to them their answers will be used for the hit BBC show.<\/p>\n
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How to apply to be a contestant on Pointless
\nIf you\u2019re interested in appearing on Pointless, you need to be over 18 years of age and have someone who wants to compete with you as part of a pair.
\nYou can\u00a0apply to be on Pointless\u00a0by completing the online form.
\nHowever, the show is currently not accepting new applicants. It is unknown when the application process will reopen.
\nPointless airs weekdays at 5.15pm on BBC One.<\/p>\n
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