Paul Sinha, best known as a quizmaster on ITV’s The Chase, says his birth name is more commonly associated with girls, though he does not use it. The 56-year-old makes the comment while discussing personal background with hosts Sam Thompson and Pete Wicks on their Staying Relevant podcast.
Sinha explains that the name his parents gave him is “quite a common” one in that category, calling the situation “weird.” He does not describe changing it publicly in detail, but he indicates that he goes by a different name professionally.
Both outlets frame the remarks as a rare glimpse into his private life and emphasize the unexpected mismatch between the name’s typical association and his own identity. The reports focus on the comments themselves rather than offering additional context about his upbringing, the reasons for the choice, or how he decided not to use the name.
