Romesh Ranganathan’s been everywhere for years now, right? Comedy shows, TV hosting gigs, podcasts — the guy’s been non-stop. But now, it looks like he’s ready to hit pause a bit. Not on everything, but just enough to catch his breath. He said it himself on Desert Island Discs — that he’s not retiring or anything dramatic like that, but he’s just trying to spend more time at home and step back from the crazy busy schedule.
Honestly, you can’t blame him. After years of always being “on,” anyone would want a breather. Romesh talked about wanting to be more present with his family. And even though he still loves comedy and all the stuff he does, it sounds like he just doesn’t want to be everywhere all the time anymore. It’s not a goodbye — more like a reset.
And while he’s slowing things down personally, he’s still got exciting things coming up.
Romesh’s new show is all about how people hustle — or don’t
He’s got this new travel series called Can’t Knock the Hustle that’s coming to Sky Max and NOW in 2025. And it sounds super interesting — he’s basically going around the world (places like India, the US, Canada, and South Korea) trying to understand how people work, how they relax, and what “success” means in different cultures.
What’s cool is that it’s kind of tied to his stand-up tour Hustle, so it feels like something he’s genuinely curious about. And you get the sense it’s more than just jokes — like, he’s really trying to figure out how other people balance work and life and if we’re maybe doing it all wrong in the UK.
This isn’t your usual travel show with sightseeing and snacks. It’s more about lifestyle — asking questions we’re all probably thinking but don’t really talk about out loud. Like: Are we working too hard? Is burnout just normal now?
The end of a long run: A League of Their Own is saying goodbye
Another big thing happening is the end of A League of Their Own. After 20 seasons, they’re wrapping it up — and not just quietly. The final few episodes are being filmed in front of the biggest crowd they’ve ever had, up in Manchester. So they’re definitely making it a moment.
Romesh has been the host for the past few years, and honestly, he did great. The show’s always been packed with laughs, wild games, and those random challenges you can’t stop watching. It’s had a good run, and while fans are definitely going to miss it, it kind of feels right to end on a high note.
He’s not leaving on bad terms or anything — just closing one chapter, which honestly fits the vibe of everything else going on in his life right now.
Lifting others up — supporting new talent
Something really lovely Romesh has done lately is help lift up a young comedian named Aiden Cowie. Aiden’s been through a lot — he survived a rare form of facial cancer and kept performing despite everything. That kind of courage is hard to imagine.
Romesh not only noticed Aiden’s talent but also gave him a pretty huge opportunity: opening for him on tour. That’s not a small thing, especially for someone still trying to break into the scene. It just shows Romesh isn’t all about himself — he wants to help other voices get heard too. And honestly, that’s what makes someone more than just a celebrity. That’s someone with heart.\
