Spoilers For Thursday May 19th 2011

[Tony Atkins]

Can Tom Barnes make it to octochamp? His run that started by beating Cliff Barnes (no relation) is nearly over. His 726 points so far is already more than his mate Ned's total, but he needs the 8th win to get 3rd seed and a day off from taking part before recording his quarter final.

[Tony Atkins]

I assume Tom meant PLATTER, that Rachel showed on the board, and not plaiter, as that's not in. I think Tom is getting tired - a couple of easy spots missed - but he did solve a tricky numbers.

[Tom Barnes]

Yep, knackered

[Josh Hurst]

MODULO was there in round 7. I thought Tom's numbers solve in round 5 was pretty good.

[Josh Hurst]

DESOLATOR in round 11.

[Josh Hurst]

BEMIRE in round 13.

[Jojo Apollo]

Well done on becoming an Octochamp, Tom.

[Matt Morrison]

Did you get LEOTARDS on the spot when Liz went 8, Tom? Your face certainly looked that way

[Tony Atkins]

Yep, knackered

I know how you feel! Though my problem was coping with the excitement of the night before in the early start third game.
Anyway very well done - we were right when we thought one of yourself, Cliff and myself would make the 8.

[Tom Barnes]

Thanks all.

Matt, I actually had DELATORS written down, forgetting it was an anaagram of LEOTARDS until right at the end. Obviously wanted to say LEOTARDS on TV though, hence why I had it NWD. Quite pleased with my classic/fun word haul: LEOTARDS, TANGELOS, ERECTION, RECTUM and RANDIEST

[Soph K]

Well done on becoming an Octochamp, Tom.

OH he's an octochamp now is he? Sorry i havent been watching countdown for a couple of days.
Well played in all games I saw, tom.

[Rhys Benjamin]

MODULO in Round 7
DESOLATOR in Round 11
BEMIRE, BIREME, MERCER and RIMIER in Round 13

[Adam Gillard]

Congratulations OcTomChap!

[Keith Bennett]

Only just been able to catch up with this.

Very well done Tom, not just on the preformances but how you came across. Looking forward to seeing the finals.

[Tracey Lilly]

you were a worthy humble octochamp Tom. I enjoyed your games. Well done and good luck in the finals.