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Eoin Monaghan

Jack Worsley wrote:
Eoin Monaghan wrote:(hey, the coolest people are always number 2 seeds )
Better.

Doesn't take anything away from me so whatever you want!

Eoin Monaghan

Really tense, super final guys - great to watch!

Congrats to Giles who is undoubtedly a worthy and fantastic champion, your word knowledge is second to none! And congrats also to Andy (hey, the coolest people are always runners-up

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Roll on the next series! #TeamJen

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No comment.

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UK have a pretty good draw I reckon, with the exception of Denmark there are no real contenders amidst them. Still undecided as to whether last is good for Ireland, but will be interesting to see how we get on, given that Ryan brought a priest with him. You know, because that's the crazy stuff we do...

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Managed 8.

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I generally do watch it on BBC Three! I just like the lack of breaks, although I do like Marty haha.

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I managed 7 out of 10 too.

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Looks like a two-horse race now!

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NB: Hansfording/ Gandiseeging is buzzing in almost immediately when the letters reveal themselves, what Lee did has been done countless times on the show. (in the CoC XIII final no less!) I think the fact that he buzzed at the death in a crucial conundrum is pushing it too far. Jon and Stephen were...

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This looks fun: Prelim 1: PORTIERE; HEPTAGON; FORAGERS (I also had STRAYS, MEMOIR and COLLUDE here, but they weren't maxes.) Prelim 2: ANORTHITE (only time it's ever been on the show :D); Prelim 3: PENDANTS; TONNEAU Prelim 4: GENITOR; FIELDSMAN (another only-timer :) ); INSOURCE; ALLURED Prelim 5: O...

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Thank God for 4 +1. I disagree with Andy, it was better than last week by some considerable margin. Joe Wilkinson looked bored to death though. Glancing over the fact that both Lee Mack and Joe Wilkinson were moonlighting (Joe was on Have I Got News For You from 2100 to 2130, Lee on Not Going Out f...

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When I played along, I played against both contestants simultaneously.

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Congratulations on what was a fantastic run Thomas, you were great in every episode!

I agree with Bob, the Maths question was very dodgy! (and many others have agreed.)

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Superb debut Giles. I think you got 13 maxes (correct me if I'm wrong), which I think is one of, if not the, best debuts ever.

Couldn't help but snigger when Nick said that Jean had "beat off" Peter yesterday. Shame I missed yesterday's show.

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Rhys Benjamin wrote:I hope they actually do the Countdown part this time and not fanny about like last time.

Yeah this would be crap if they tried to bring comedy into it.

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Cheers Ryan! Cheers Peter. I just munched a few stats for you from the top secret notes I was keeping. Weirdly, this is normally the sort of thing I'd be all obsessive and bothered about but for some reason I'm actually not: My score: 114+112+108+109+100+116+120+110 = 889. Opponent's combined score...

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Cheers Ryan! Cheers Peter. I just munched a few stats for you from the top secret notes I was keeping. Weirdly, this is normally the sort of thing I'd be all obsessive and bothered about but for some reason I'm actually not: My score: 114+112+108+109+100+116+120+110 = 889. Opponent's combined score...

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Unbelievable! After years of trying, we finally have a new high score!

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Liam Tiernan wrote:
Gavin Chipper wrote:I'd love to know who gave the mocktorun 2.
That would be me. But hey, at least I took the time to vote. On a similar note, I'd love to know who gave my game a 10.

From his above post, presumably Andy?

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Didn't know Neil Zussman did nets for Real Madrid!

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Andy Platt wrote:Anyone know what's up with Rob? He hasn't played since the 12th Feb

Very strong letters & conundrum player, he'd be up there and challenging for any given series.

I asked at the finals and he mentioned how he was now at uni and very busy with that. Said he wouldn't be appearing too soon.

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This was an absolute honour to see live. Sitting in the audience with so many terrific legends of the game (Kirk, David (still my hero, never said that to you!), Jack W, Chris Wills are the ones I hadn't met previously) was great in itself, but to see the two best Countdowners of all time compete in...

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Jon Corby wrote:You're ing yourself for predicting something that you already knew?

I said that way before I'd been to the finals, Kai/Jon was shown before I knew who'd got where...

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Unbelievable. Just unbelievable. The tension in the studio was palpable, I was kinda hoping Conor would win, because I think Jack vs Conor is the perfect final and can't wait to (re)watch it tomorrow! Oh, and: Great game guys! Thought Jon was rock solid and Kai was unlucky with the ECHIDNAS round. G...

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It was incredible being in the studio for this semi-final (thanks again to the Team for this chance) and to meet so many familiar faces. Was ridiculously nervous going into the conundrum for this one, not really sure who I wanted to win. It clearly meant so much to Jack to get to the final (I know t...

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Was sitting beside Paul Keane in the studio for this and we both got the first numbers using Zarte's method really quickly and there was a lot of confusion...

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Just watched this. Super game, to pull out a max game there is phenomonal Jon, one of, if not the, best performances of all time. Kinda disappointed that I already knew the result but it was classic nonetheless. As everyone has said, Jack is a credit to the game and it was great meeting you at the ...

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Just watched this. Super game, to pull out a max game there is phenomonal Jon, one of, if not the, best performances of all time. Kinda disappointed that I already knew the result but it was classic nonetheless. As everyone has said, Jack is a credit to the game and it was great meeting you at the f...

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Oh, I also laughed at the 'I heard he's pretty desperate' bit at the end David - not sure how that will have been interpreted! (is desperate a synonym for bad anywhere other than Northern Ireland?)

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Superb game! One of the finest ever. Genuinely gutted to see Chris bow out so early, he is a true champ.

Great to see David keeping our wee island in the running! The last Northern Irishman to face Jack, well, let's not talk about that...

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@eoin monaghan im sure you liked nicks comments at the end!! I read this before I had got to the end assuming I had got a wee mention but alas, no! :( Other than that, very well played Jack! You seemed much more reserved and calm and this was a very enjoyable game to watch :). Well played too to Ch...

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Conor <3

Chris played excellently as well!

I sense more max games

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Super performance Jon! I stand by my previous statement in your first game!

And well played to Daryl too - was secretly hoping you'd get the conundrum for a double century!

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Superbly played Conor! A 14-max is awesome, only a matter of time before there's another max game!

It was great to see Mark on the TV again and the scoreline really doesn't reflect how much of a true champ he is. Always a pleasure to play on Apterous!

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Oh no!

Very unlucky Jack but also excellently played. Don't beat yourself up over it.

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Jordan F wrote:....

This may be one of the most insane things I've ever seen on air. 109 points with five rounds to go, and I believe Jack is on a potential max game as well. I'll provide more when I gain the ability to speak again.

He missed POUFIEST.

Edit: Lexplorer says it's invalid...

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Watching this live from the house for once because of a snow day! Yay.

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Super stuff David! You're definitely one of my Countdown heroes (hahaha) so it was great to see you back on again and playing so well!

Unlucky too to Tom who put up a great fight!

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Incredible! Absolutely awesome stuff Kirk. I'd safely say that's the best Countdown performance I've seen on the screen. ALAMEDA and CULTIGEN were excellent and so too was BICONCAVE. Superb! Also thought John was unlucky to lose, he played very well. Ditto Ryan re Nick, thought he was really enterta...

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Well played Chris! That was almost flawless and you certainly trumped me.

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Oh and super game guys!

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Adam Gillard wrote:Did anyone watching at home solve the conundrum before Chris? I don't think any of the Countdowners in the audience did.

I did

/brag

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Great game guys! Thought Jon was rock solid and Kai was unlucky with the ECHIDNAS round. Great stuff to watch, think Jon could be a dark horse!

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James is awesome.

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Incredible game! I was rooting for Ed too (probably for the whole tournament) because we live about half an hour away from each other :p but Jonathan is such a likable contestant too that it was a case of I wanted both to win equally as much. As pointed out, the game was played out in just the right...

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Rhys Benjamin wrote:WARNING: SPOILERS IN THE LINK.

Updated with today's game. POTENTIAL SPOILERS: It just seems tense reading it back. http://rhysbenjamin.blogspot.co.uk/2013 ... -boom.html

Do you not realise some of the stuff you say is offensive?

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Absolutely excellent game. All credit to Nick for both playing to an excellent standard and for his attitude towards the conundrum 'fracas' at the end (as Mark mentioned). It was great to finally see such a legend on TV for once and beating Mark for the first time on Apterous was definitely one of m...

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I am in awe of you guys here.

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Jon O'Neill wrote:
Dan McColm wrote:?
Rhys Benjamin wrote:I had an idea of Eurovision voting a few months ago, but I was absolutely stoned to pieces.
I thought you were strongly against cannabis use?

It took me way too long to realise what Rhys actually meant here.

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Congratulations Paul! A worthy winner who was terrific on the day. Commiserations to Heather, but to reach the final is a fantastic achievement and, let's face it, all the cool people are runners up.

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That was absolutely fantastic to watch! Your reaction to winning Heather was absolutely wonderful and reminiscent of the series 65 final. Congratulations to David as well who was very gracious in defeat and clearly a very formidable opponent throughout (I haven't watched any preliminary games this s...

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Excellent game! Very enjoyable and unlucky Rose, I was secretly rooting for you, sorry Paul

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Well played Heather and Tia! Must admit I have rarely watched this series but I really enjoyed yesterday's game and thought it was a great standard! Here's hoping for a female champ

(sorry David/Paul/Grant)

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Lasted 14 weeks. It's been fun.

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Well done Thomas!

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Adam Gillard wrote:Thanks Marcus and Innis for your kind words. I feel so privileged to be taking part in this historic Championship and I hope we can put on a good show. A real shame for Marcus though

But Adam... who can sympathise with me now?

Just kidding... really happy for you!

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Question on Pointless to name any of the Countdown hosts: (along with other game shows)

Richard Whiteley - 29 (3rd highest overall)
Des O'Connor - 10
Des Lynam - 7
Jeff Stelling - 6
Nick Hewer - 1

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