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Posted: **Mon Aug 01, 2011 5:36 pm**

I'm almost sure nobody here trusts the Daily Mail!

Posted: **Wed Aug 03, 2011 1:16 pm**

It was a joke. I do not read the Mail even when I'm in a waiting room and it's free.

Posted: **Wed Aug 03, 2011 5:59 pm**

James Robinson wrote:
John Bosley wrote:Thanks for that, young man.
Not quite true.......
That is when Series 65 will resume, but there are going to be 2 more specials shown on the 15th and 16th August.

UPDATE: The specials have now been postponed. So, no Countdown for 19 more days.

Instead repeats of Come Dine With Me and Deal Or No Deal.......

Posted: **Wed Aug 03, 2011 8:12 pm**

James Robinson wrote:
James Robinson wrote:
John Bosley wrote:Thanks for that, young man.
Not quite true.......
That is when Series 65 will resume, but there are going to be 2 more specials shown on the 15th and 16th August.
UPDATE: The specials have now been postponed. So, no Countdown for 19 more days.

Instead repeats of Come Dine With Me and Deal Or No Deal.......

What on earth has happened there? There must be some motivation for C4 wanting to pack in yet more repeats of Noel Edmonds and his boxes at the expense of the only two Countdowns in a near four-week chunk of the calendar, but I can't immediately see what it is.

In the absence of information, let's speculate wildly!

I heard that Deal Or No Deal inflating itself into Countdown's old time slot isn't enough for Noel, and now he wants to take over the whole programme himself. He likes the idea of stretching out a single letter selection to over half an hour...

Posted: **Wed Aug 03, 2011 9:32 pm**

How weird is it not to have a game show on before Deal or No Deal?

Posted: **Thu Aug 04, 2011 2:04 pm**

The thing stinks !

Posted: **Thu Aug 04, 2011 4:35 pm**

Countdown had followed Fifteen to One on Channel 4 for years!

Why in the world?

Posted: **Thu Aug 04, 2011 6:08 pm**

Jason Larsen wrote:Countdown had followed Fifteen to One on Channel 4 for years!

I wonder if they ever thought of putting Fifteen-To-One on at 12:45

Posted: **Thu Aug 04, 2011 6:21 pm**

Graeme Cole wrote:

Well edited, Graham.

Posted: **Thu Aug 04, 2011 6:38 pm**

Graeme Cole wrote:

There probably is some kind of game in here. New variant anyone?

Posted: **Thu Aug 04, 2011 7:13 pm**

Fifteen to One and Countdown around lunchtime?

As much as I like that idea, I don't think it would ever fly by any means.

Posted: **Thu Aug 04, 2011 9:08 pm**

Charlie Reams wrote:
Graeme Cole wrote: PICTURES
There probably is some kind of game in here. New variant anyone?

Oh how we need likes back...

Posted: **Fri Aug 05, 2011 11:54 am**

James Robinson wrote:
James Robinson wrote:
John Bosley wrote:Thanks for that, young man.
Not quite true.......
That is when Series 65 will resume, but there are going to be 2 more specials shown on the 15th and 16th August.
UPDATE: The specials have now been postponed. So, no Countdown for 19 more days.

Instead repeats of Come Dine With Me and Deal Or No Deal.......

That's because I wrote and complained they were sexist.

Posted: **Fri Aug 05, 2011 11:59 am**

how about Channel 4, showing classic countdown encounters, from yesteryear.
Maybe we could all nominate our favourites and send a list for Damo.
Sort it out by the 30th and I will deliver it personally.
BTW Jason, I was joking in my earlier post!!

Posted: **Fri Aug 05, 2011 3:31 pm**

I thought Channel 4 stopped showing old Countdown episodes!

Posted: **Fri Aug 05, 2011 4:52 pm**

This thread reminds me of the time I was sat watching two babies trying to communicate with each other. It just wasn't happening.

Sitting watching babies is perfectly normal btw.

Posted: **Fri Aug 05, 2011 7:21 pm**

That's why I think this thread should be titled "Stelling to Stay."

Posted: **Sat Aug 06, 2011 11:41 am**

Jason Larsen wrote:That's why I think this thread should be titled "Stelling to Stay."

I disagree.

Posted: **Sat Aug 06, 2011 3:19 pm**

Thank you to whoever changed the title of this thread.

It won't be a soap opera on Countdown!

Posted: **Sat Aug 06, 2011 3:49 pm**

Jason Larsen wrote:Thank you to whoever changed the title of this thread.

It won't be a soap opera on Countdown!

It wont? Aw. I was looking forward to finding out that Jeff had kidnapped Rachel as a baby, Susie found a precious but cursed emerald in dictionary corner, everyone had slept with everyone else and that the whole previous series had just been dreamt by Carol Vorderman.

Posted: **Sat Aug 06, 2011 6:41 pm**

I'm just saying I hope there are no more changes!

Posted: **Thu Aug 11, 2011 9:12 am**

I was watching Sky Sports Years 1996 a few days ago, and it turns out that Jeff Stelling from 15 years ago look older than Jeff Stelling from today.

Posted: **Thu Aug 11, 2011 3:48 pm**

Is he not wearing makeup there?

Posted: **Fri Aug 12, 2011 8:27 pm**

Jason Larsen wrote:Is he not wearing makeup there?

No, just lots of fake tan on his forehead.

Posted: **Fri Aug 12, 2011 9:16 pm**

Martyn, why?

Posted: **Sat Aug 13, 2011 5:17 am**

Graeme Cole wrote:

Snap accept the deal and get GLACIALLY for 9

Posted: **Tue Aug 30, 2011 7:08 pm**

I don't know what's going on anymore.

http://www.mirror.co.uk/celebs/news/201 ... -23381865/

Posted: **Tue Aug 30, 2011 7:27 pm**

Martin Bishop wrote:I don't know what's going on anymore.

http://www.mirror.co.uk/celebs/news/201 ... -23381865/

"I don’t think Jeff was very happy about the decision, but perhaps he should have thought about that when he originally quit, out of the blue."

It seems Channel 4 has accidentally employed a seven year old's mother to do their PR.

I wonder what the truth of this story is? Nothing like what's being reported, I bet.

Posted: **Tue Aug 30, 2011 7:29 pm**

Either way, what Countdown needs is stability, not a refresh just for the sake of it.

Posted: **Tue Aug 30, 2011 8:50 pm**

Martin Bishop wrote:I don't know what's going on anymore.

http://www.mirror.co.uk/celebs/news/201 ... -23381865/

Dam. I've been tricked into reading a newspaper. Anyway who's this idiot in charge of Channel 4? Changing Countdown and 10 O'clock live? Is she a total moron? I hope I'm right in assuming all newspapers are just full of lies.

Posted: **Tue Aug 30, 2011 9:34 pm**

Mark James wrote:Changing ... 10 O'clock live? Is she a total moron? I hope I'm right in assuming all newspapers are just full of lies.

Yeah, I think the line-up works very well so it would be a big risk.

Posted: **Tue Aug 30, 2011 11:47 pm**

Oh... my... gosh!

Can we say this Jay lady has "Jerry Lewis syndrome?" Google the latest headline about him if you want to know what I'm talking about.

I personally am against having a woman take Jeff's place. It just doesn't seem right. If I remember correctly, wasn't Chris Tarrant's ex-wife supposed to guest host Countdown before Richard Whiteley passed away? Well, it looks like she's out of the picture because Carol Vorderman isn't on the show anymore. What are they going to do now.

P.S. I retract my former statement. Jeff Stelling is not Countdown's Drew Carey. Rejoice Kirk.

Posted: **Wed Aug 31, 2011 9:47 am**

Jason Larsen wrote:I personally am against having a woman take Jeff's place. It just doesn't seem right.

Totally agree, Jase. It would be unequivocally immoral to allow a female anywhere near the presenter's chair. I mean, what if her ovaries exploded during a show? Always a risk with those pesky women.

Posted: **Wed Aug 31, 2011 6:16 pm**

Jennifer Steadman wrote:
Jason Larsen wrote:I personally am against having a woman take Jeff's place. It just doesn't seem right.
Totally agree, Jase. It would be unequivocally immoral to allow a female anywhere near the presenter's chair. I mean, what if her ovaries exploded during a show? Always a risk with those pesky women.

God yeah, I remember when Sue Barker first took over A Question Of Sport, it was a nightmare. Breastfeeding the Mystery Guests, menstruating all over the Picture Board, not understanding the offside rule, doing the dishes instead of playing the Home & Away round, etc. John Parrott fucking puked all over the floor he was so disgusted. I'd link to the episode on Youtube but it seems to have been taken down and replaced with a shampoo advert (one with some very suspicious sounding audio, I might mention).

Posted: **Wed Aug 31, 2011 6:59 pm**

Sue Barker may not be David Coleman, but she is not a bad host either.

Victoria Coren, on the other hand, is not a good fit for Only Connect. I would much rather see someone like Michael Aspel on that show instead. He just seems like the type who could handle it well.

Also, I believe he's not on Priceless Antiques Roadshow anymore.

Posted: **Fri Oct 21, 2011 6:25 pm**

Goodbye... and what next?

Posted: **Mon Oct 24, 2011 11:49 pm**

Murray Walker?

Posted: **Tue Oct 25, 2011 12:20 am**

Andy Wilson wrote:Murray Walker?

The champion's word is unique, except for the challenger's, which is identical.

With half the game gone, there is half the game still to go.

You might not think that's cricket, and it's not, it's Countdown.

There's nothing wrong with that word except that it's not in the dictionary.

Posted: **Tue Oct 25, 2011 9:53 pm**

I've been notified of the November recording dates, finals I suppose, and they're described as JS's last Coundown recordings.

Posted: **Thu Oct 27, 2011 4:36 pm**

Charlie Reams wrote:
Graeme Cole wrote:
There probably is some kind of game in here. New variant anyone?

It's funny you should say that...

Posted: **Fri Oct 28, 2011 7:13 pm**

Jim Treloar wrote:I've been notified of the November recording dates, finals I suppose, and they're described as JS's last Coundown recordings.

When are they? I'm hearing 8-9 November.

Posted: **Thu Nov 10, 2011 10:08 pm**

The ladies were all in tears because Jeff Stelling is leaving the show very soon. Apparently they've lined up his replacement, but they've all been sworn to secrecy, so I can't tell you any insider gossip.

http://www.skysports.com/opinion/story/ ... 71,00.html

Posted: **Tue Nov 15, 2011 7:05 pm**

I've got a ticket for a recording on the afternoon of SUNDAY 27th November (is that a first?). Tickets have said hosted by Jeff and Rachel, but this says nothing. I gather Paul Zenon is in the corner though. No other recordings are mentioned so this must be a special -is any contributor on this board a contestant?

Posted: **Tue Nov 15, 2011 11:04 pm**

It's an 8 out of 10 cats special. Jeff isn't involved.

Posted: **Tue Nov 15, 2011 11:17 pm**

Mark Deeks wrote:It's an 8 out of 10 cats special. Jeff isn't involved.

I was under the impression it was the first recordings with the new host, with more to follow on December 12 (also with Paul Zenon in DC), and the 8/10 Cats special was another day, but I may have got it wrong. Whatever, I hope the ID of said person is revealed soon!

Posted: **Wed Nov 16, 2011 9:02 am**

It's Nick Hewer.

One of those choices where at first you think it was probably a catastrophic administrative error that wasn't caught until too late, and then think about it and realise it could turn out to be a magnificent stroke of genius.

Posted: **Wed Nov 16, 2011 9:37 am**

Brilliant ! Fantastic!

Posted: **Wed Nov 16, 2011 11:04 am**

Graeme Cole wrote:It's Nick Hewer.

One of those choices where at first you think it was probably a catastrophic administrative error that wasn't caught until too late, and then think about it and realise it could turn out to be a magnificent stroke of genius.

Yeah, as I said to Jono in one of the spolier threads, I genuinely have no idea how he's going to be. What we see on the Apprentice probably won't directly transfer to hosting Countdown (as his input is generally quite sarcastic and critical), so it's going to be interesting. Good luck to him, obviously, and I hope he's great!

Posted: **Wed Nov 16, 2011 2:48 pm**

Just Googled Nick and he is every where with comments suggesting he will be up there with the best. The public will see him first on Jan 9th apparently - according to he BBC.

Posted: **Wed Nov 16, 2011 3:34 pm**

I imagine Nick Hewer will only show the same disdain for Countdown contestants as he does budding Apprentices if they arrive spouting phrases such as "My positive approach and very good looks make me stand out from the crowd" or "I am the champion thoroughbred that this process requires".

Fact is he can not be worse than Des O'Connor and will probably be significantly better than many of the big names (with matching salaries and egos) who are normally touted around would be.

Posted: **Wed Nov 16, 2011 5:34 pm**

The comments page on MSN news articles NEVER, EVER fails to end up in a clash of the keyboard warriors.

Looking forward to Nick's start on the show. I still really regret that Jeff has left though.

Posted: **Wed Nov 16, 2011 8:11 pm**

Four weeks shy of his 90th birthday, he's unlikely to be in the job for very long.

Posted: **Wed Nov 16, 2011 10:19 pm**

I thought he would be a strange choice at first, but after watching him I think he appears to be quite quick-witted and funny. We'll see which side of him we see on Countdown.

I look forward to hearing what more of you think later.

Posted: **Wed Nov 16, 2011 10:55 pm**

Jason Larsen wrote:We'll see which side of him we see on Countdown.

This made me think how great it would be if someone spent their whole television career facing the wrong way to the cameras.

Posted: **Wed Nov 16, 2011 11:54 pm**

He can keep a straight face. I reckon he'll get the grey vote (that'll be my mother), but won't frighten off the young 'uns either.

Posted: **Thu Nov 17, 2011 7:14 pm**

The Mirror a bit out of date:

"He lives in a luxury home in Northamptonshire and will travel to work in Leeds, where Countdown is filmed."

I don't watch reality shows, so haven't seen him much. I saw that Would I Lie To You? episode not long ago, and thought he made a good comedy game show panelist. Difficult to call it yet, but might be better than Jeff at the banter.

Posted: **Thu Nov 17, 2011 8:31 pm**

Can't imagine him telling cheesy jokes or flirting with Rachel, but it'll be interesting to see how he does. I wonder if he'll manage to coax Alan Sugar or Margaret Mountford into Dictionary Corner.

Posted: **Fri Nov 18, 2011 12:17 am**

"He lives in a luxury home in Northamptonshire and will travel to work in Leeds, where Countdown is filmed."

Has it moved back or is this an error? I've been well out of the loop....

Posted: **Fri Nov 18, 2011 12:27 am**

Kirk Bevins wrote:"He lives in a luxury home in Northamptonshire and will travel to work in Leeds, where Countdown is filmed."

Has it moved back or is this an error? I've been well out of the loop....

No, not yet. Still under mothballs methinks.

Go back to yer arrows.

Posted: **Sun Nov 27, 2011 1:56 pm**

Just read that our new host will be appearing as a guest panellist on Have I Got News For You on December 16th, the same day as Jeff's last show

If you can't wait til then to see him, may I point you to the Would I Lie To You? unseen bits episode shown on Friday, especially the bit where he talks about his hats about 10 minutes in: http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b0 ... Episode_9/

Or you can watch Young Apprentice on Mondays at 9pm on BBC One.

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