Celebrity Mastermind

Clive Myrie gathers a high‑profile, varied line‑up of guests—pop stars, comedians, sports personalities and TV presenters—to sit in the iconic black chair. Together they compete in a specialist and general knowledge quiz, answering questions across a range of subjects.

The programme is a generic television episode presented as a quiz‑show, fronted by journalist Clive Myrie. It follows a straightforward format in which a single guest sits in a distinctive black chair while taking part in a series of questions. The show’s structure is built around this simple, recognisable set‑up, making it instantly familiar to viewers. In each instalment, Myrie brings a varied line‑up of guests to the black chair. The roster spans pop singers, stand‑up comedians, sports personalities and television presenters, all of whom are invited to tackle both specialist and general‑knowledge questions. Their responses form the core of the episode, with each participant’s background influencing how they approach the quiz. The black chair itself serves as the visual focal point, signalling when a guest is about to answer. Questions alternate between niche topics that play to a guest’s particular expertise and broader subjects that test overall knowledge. This blend ensures that the quiz remains both challenging and accessible, regardless of the contestant’s field. Because the guest list draws from such a wide range of entertainment and sporting spheres, each episode offers a fresh mix of perspectives. The combination of specialist and general queries, together with the eclectic mix of pop stars, comedians, sports stars and presenters, keeps the format lively while retaining its core quiz‑show appeal.