The host of the quiz show depends on which version of Mastermind is being referred to, as there are distinct programs with similar names.
Master Minds (Game Show Network)
On the Game Show Network, the show is titled Master Minds. This program features contestants competing against trivia "master minds" for a cash prize and a chance to become a future master mind themselves.
- Host: Brooke Burns
Brooke Burns is the host of Master Minds, where she guides contestants through challenging trivia questions and interactions with the expert "master minds," such as Mark Labbett.
Mastermind (BBC)
The original Mastermind is a long-running British television quiz show that first aired in 1972. It is renowned for its iconic black chair, spotlight, and intense atmosphere, where contestants answer questions on a specialist subject and then a general knowledge round. Over its decades-long history, it has had several hosts:
- Magnus Magnusson (1972–1997)
- Peter Snow (1997–1998, BBC One revival)
- Clive Anderson (2001–2002, BBC Two revival)
- John Humphrys (2003–2021)
- Clive Myrie (2021–Present)
Therefore, while Brooke Burns hosts Master Minds on the Game Show Network, the British Mastermind has been presented by a succession of notable television personalities throughout its history.
