Jimmy Carr hosts 8 Out of 10 Cats, with regular team captains Sean Lock (as himself) and Jon Richardson (as himself). The show combines topical and celebrity-based panel quiz elements.
Main cast
- Himself (Host)Jimmy Carr1–22Main
- Himself (Team Captain)Sean Lock1–20Main
- Himself (Team Captain)Jon Richardson6–22Main
Supporting cast
- Himself (Team Captain – earlier series)Jason Manford1–5Supp
Guest & voice
- VariousRob BrydonmultipleGuest
- VariousDavid WalliamsmultipleGuest
- VariousSara PascoemultipleGuest
- VariousRhod GilbertmultipleGuest
- VariousJo BrandmultipleGuest
- VariousMicky FlanaganmultipleGuest
- VariousKatherine RyanmultipleGuest
- Voice of the announcer (off-screen)John Pohlhammer1–22Guest
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About this cast
8 Out of 10 Cats is a British comedy panel show broadcast on Channel 4 since 2005. The series is hosted by Jimmy Carr and features two team captains, originally Sean Lock and Jason Manford, later Jon Richardson, along with various celebrity guests answering questions based on survey results. The show’s title derives from the statistic that ‘8 out of 10 cats’ prefer a certain brand of cat food.
FAQs
Who plays the host in 8 Out of 10 Cats?
Jimmy Carr hosts the show as himself.
How many seasons of 8 Out of 10 Cats are there?
As of 2025, there have been 22 seasons.
Who replaced Sean Lock as team captain?
Jon Richardson became the permanent team captain after Sean Lock’s tenure, though Lock remained until his death in 2021. Richardson has been a captain since series 6.
Is 8 Out of 10 Cats still airing?
Yes, new episodes continue to be produced for Channel 4.
Sources & where to watch: IMDb · Wikipedia · Where to watch (JustWatch UK) · Updated June 2026