Phil Reynolds wrote:I presume it's the case, BTW, that all Countdown contestants sign a release form which includes a statement that they will not disclose details of their appearance to the press prior to transmission? If so, Brian really doesn't have a leg to stand on.
Somewhat to my surprise, the declaration I signed did not appear to include such a statement. Having had a quick scan through the documentation, I can still see nothing in the guidelines relating to this subject at all. However I was well aware of the need to be careful and that knowledge must have come from somewhere.
To me, it's not hard to imagine a contestant giving details to a local paper on the condition that no detail is published before the transmission date, and then being badly let down. Not saying that's what happened here of course.
Paul Varlaam is confirming his status (in my eyes) as the most fortunate contestant ever. He must be a certainty for the series title now.