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Posted: **Thu Sep 08, 2022 9:42 pm**

Thomas Cappleman wrote: ↑Thu Sep 08, 2022 2:06 pm Who else has been invited, beyond presumably the last batch of finalists?

I doubt whether the current series 86 finalists will get an invite, they normally go up the series ending 6 months before.

So probably covering series 79-85 inclusive, which most likely means the (initial) invitees will be the 7 series winners, 7 runners-up, plus two lucky losing semi-finalists (one of which seems to be Steve Hyde).

Posted: **Thu Sep 08, 2022 9:58 pm**

Carl Harrison wrote: ↑Thu Sep 08, 2022 9:42 pm
Thomas Cappleman wrote: ↑Thu Sep 08, 2022 2:06 pm Who else has been invited, beyond presumably the last batch of finalists?
I doubt whether the current series 86 finalists will get an invite, they normally go up the series ending 6 months before.

So probably covering series 79-85 inclusive, which most likely means the (initial) invitees will be the 7 series winners, 7 runners-up, plus two lucky losing semi-finalists (one of which seems to be Steve Hyde).

The email text that was shared says that more people have been invited than can participate, so I'm guessing that perhaps all (most?) finalists and SFs have been invited to express an interest and the decision will be made depending on who's available?

Looking forward to a Cappleman-Lynes showdown!

Posted: **Thu Sep 08, 2022 10:19 pm**

@Countdown Team - what's the chances of a small audience of well behaved friends?

Posted: **Fri Sep 09, 2022 5:35 am**

Colin hosting a CoC will be superb. Have fun everyone involved!

Posted: **Fri Sep 09, 2022 6:40 am**

I can confirm I'm a bit too far down the pecking order to have received an e-mail. A couple of series too many for me I suspect!

Posted: **Fri Sep 09, 2022 6:42 am**

#JusticeForIan #Volante2022 #Yorkshire

Posted: **Fri Sep 09, 2022 7:31 am**

Ian Volante wrote: ↑Fri Sep 09, 2022 6:40 am I can confirm I'm a bit too far down the pecking order to have received an e-mail. A couple of series too many for me I suspect!

Posted: **Fri Sep 09, 2022 7:32 am**

Fiona T wrote: ↑Thu Sep 08, 2022 10:19 pm @Countdown Team - what's the chances of a small audience of well behaved friends?

Or can I offer my services as an unpaid work experience lackey?

Posted: **Fri Sep 09, 2022 8:36 am**

Philip A wrote: ↑Thu Sep 08, 2022 6:46 pm
Countdown Team wrote: ↑Thu Sep 08, 2022 6:24 pm Nov 7 - 9, broadcast from Jan 2nd to Jan 20, 2023 as things stand.
Obvs changeable given todays sad news.
Thanks for letting us know.

I heard it on the BBC.

Posted: **Fri Sep 09, 2022 9:09 am**

Hope to see Elliott Mellor and Luke Boynton among the 16 playing.

Posted: **Fri Sep 09, 2022 9:32 am**

Matt Morrison wrote: ↑Fri Sep 09, 2022 8:36 am
Philip A wrote: ↑Thu Sep 08, 2022 6:46 pm
Countdown Team wrote: ↑Thu Sep 08, 2022 6:24 pm Nov 7 - 9, broadcast from Jan 2nd to Jan 20, 2023 as things stand.
Obvs changeable given todays sad news.
Thanks for letting us know.
I heard it on the BBC.

Rofl

Posted: **Fri Sep 09, 2022 11:00 am**

Fiona T wrote: ↑Thu Sep 08, 2022 9:58 pm Looking forward to a Cappleman-Lynes showdown!

After discussing the ethics of offering a back-hander to set up a first-round match between the two of us, we've decided on an alternative course of action - neither of us is allowed to lose until we meet

Posted: **Fri Sep 09, 2022 1:53 pm**

Philip A wrote: ↑Fri Sep 09, 2022 9:09 am Hope to see Elliott Mellor and Luke Boynton among the 16 playing.

Yeah, both imo deserve a second chance after their losses in Series 80 and Series 83 respectively

Posted: **Fri Sep 09, 2022 2:24 pm**

Sam Cappleman-Lynes wrote: ↑Fri Sep 09, 2022 11:00 am
Fiona T wrote: ↑Thu Sep 08, 2022 9:58 pm Looking forward to a Cappleman-Lynes showdown!
After discussing the ethics of offering a back-hander to set up a first-round match between the two of us, we've decided on an alternative course of action - neither of us is allowed to lose until we meet

You two played so well on Team Countdown, might as well get the C-L battle on TV

Posted: **Sun Sep 11, 2022 3:57 pm**

Fiona T wrote: ↑Thu Sep 08, 2022 10:19 pm @Countdown Team - what's the chances of a small audience of well behaved friends?

Well an audience of 16

Posted: **Tue Sep 13, 2022 7:21 pm**

Would be good to see the draw for the tournament once that's been confirmed! (like it's been posted on this forum in previous years)

Posted: **Tue Sep 13, 2022 8:25 pm**

Carl Harrison wrote: ↑Tue Sep 13, 2022 7:21 pm Would be good to see the draw for the tournament once that's been confirmed! (like it's been posted on this forum in previous years)

I'm pretty certain that won't happen this time.

Posted: **Tue Sep 13, 2022 9:31 pm**

Possibly a controversial take, but I actually think keeping the draw a secret is better than publishing it before filming or broadcast. From a viewer’s point of view, not knowing who’s playing who before broadcast, in my opinion, gets people watching the show, and finding out as it goes along on-screen rather than online or anywhere else prior keeps it interesting. In the previous CoC which I entered, the draw was published and I had months knowing who I was up against during training, and the likelihoods of the permutations regarding who I’d face and at what stage. Can’t say how the other players feel but from the armchair I think a secret draw is an incentive. Good luck to all those enterting what promises to be a remarkable contest!

Posted: **Tue Sep 13, 2022 9:51 pm**

Philip A wrote: ↑Tue Sep 13, 2022 9:31 pm Possibly a controversial take, but I actually think keeping the draw a secret is better than publishing it before filming or broadcast. From a viewer’s point of view, not knowing who’s playing who before broadcast, in my opinion, gets people watching the show, and finding out as it goes along on-screen rather than online or anywhere else prior keeps it interesting. In the previous CoC which I entered, the draw was published and I had months knowing who I was up against during training, and the likelihoods of the permutations regarding who I’d face and at what stage. Can’t say how the other players feel but from the armchair I think a secret draw is an incentive. Good luck to all those enterting what promises to be a remarkable contest!

Well I think the players do know who they're facing, so can't see why it wouldn't be shared. The apto-viewers (who will tune in anyway!) are a tiny minority of actual viewers who probably can't remember an Elliott from a Luke.

Posted: **Tue Sep 13, 2022 10:14 pm**

Now that I’m aware that this CoC will have at least one Series 86 player (and CoCs have had players from the latest regular play before) that’s probably why the draw hasn’t been announced. Obviously that will be affirmed fully at filming in case of dropouts.

Posted: **Tue Sep 13, 2022 10:56 pm**

Sam Cappleman-Lynes wrote: ↑Tue Sep 13, 2022 8:25 pm I'm pretty certain that won't happen this time.

Certain is a strong word.
What gives you that impression?

Posted: **Tue Sep 13, 2022 11:23 pm**

Philip A wrote: ↑Tue Sep 13, 2022 10:14 pm Now that I’m aware that this CoC will have at least one Series 86 player (and CoCs have had players from the latest regular play before) that’s probably why the draw hasn’t been announced. Obviously that will be affirmed fully at filming in case of dropouts.

Ah that makes sense - you wouldn't announce a draw with players who haven't yet proved their credentials (and may even have not aired yet), even if you're pretty certain they will.

Posted: **Wed Sep 14, 2022 12:00 am**

L'oisleatch McGraw wrote: ↑Tue Sep 13, 2022 10:56 pm
Sam Cappleman-Lynes wrote: ↑Tue Sep 13, 2022 8:25 pm I'm pretty certain that won't happen this time.
Certain is a strong word.
What gives you that impression?

I'm by far the most likely of the 16 to crack, and I'm saying nothing

Posted: **Wed Sep 14, 2022 12:50 am**

Interesting.

Steve's post gives the impression the running order is already decided, and yet Philip heard a (probably dodgy) rumour that a S86 player is involved. Highly doubtful that both of these things are true.

Posted: **Wed Sep 14, 2022 1:19 am**

Posted: **Wed Sep 14, 2022 2:23 am**

I honestly don't give much of a shit on who's going up against who. I have ideas of who they might involve, like the three 1k club members, but in the end it's gonna be a hell of a CoC regardless of who's gonna be drawn.

Posted: **Wed Sep 14, 2022 7:06 am**

L'oisleatch McGraw wrote: ↑Wed Sep 14, 2022 12:50 am Interesting.

Steve's post gives the impression the running order is already decided, and yet Philip heard a (probably dodgy) rumour that a S86 player is involved. Highly doubtful that both of these things are true.

Both things are true. Two S86 players are involved

Posted: **Wed Sep 14, 2022 7:38 am**

Will there be any Series 79 or Series 80 players?

Posted: **Wed Sep 14, 2022 8:36 am**

Philip A wrote: ↑Wed Sep 14, 2022 7:38 am Will there be any Series 79 or Series 80 players?

For someone who doesn't want spoilers about the draw you sure are asking questions about spoilers for the draw

Posted: **Wed Sep 14, 2022 8:48 am**

Steve Hyde wrote: ↑Wed Sep 14, 2022 7:06 am Both things are true. Two S86 players are involved

Weird, Eddy and Tom!
Why would they include these two before the series has been played out?
Better to save them for the one after...

Posted: **Wed Sep 14, 2022 9:33 am**

L'oisleatch McGraw wrote: ↑Wed Sep 14, 2022 8:48 am
Steve Hyde wrote: ↑Wed Sep 14, 2022 7:06 am Both things are true. Two S86 players are involved
Weird, Eddy and Tom!
Why would they include these two before the series has been played out?
Better to save them for the one after...

#TeamAziz

Posted: **Wed Sep 14, 2022 11:09 am**

L'oisleatch McGraw wrote: ↑Wed Sep 14, 2022 8:48 am
Steve Hyde wrote: ↑Wed Sep 14, 2022 7:06 am Both things are true. Two S86 players are involved
Weird, Eddy and Tom!
Why would they include these two before the series has been played out?
Better to save them for the one after...

Do you know it's those two? Tom who hasn't even been on yet...

A tip for you all - always be on the lookout for Ashton Hancocks. Just generally. Nothing specific.

Posted: **Wed Sep 14, 2022 11:13 am**

Plot twist - the whole thing a an AH windup

Posted: **Wed Sep 14, 2022 11:23 am**

Gavin Chipper wrote: ↑Wed Sep 14, 2022 11:09 am
L'oisleatch McGraw wrote: ↑Wed Sep 14, 2022 8:48 am
Steve Hyde wrote: ↑Wed Sep 14, 2022 7:06 am Both things are true. Two S86 players are involved
Weird, Eddy and Tom!
Why would they include these two before the series has been played out?
Better to save them for the one after...
Do you know it's those two? Tom who hasn't even been on yet...

A tip for you all - always be on the lookout for Ashton Hancocks. Just generally. Nothing specific.

The correct plural is Ashtons Hancock. It's like Attorneys General or Pots Noodle.

Posted: **Wed Sep 14, 2022 3:07 pm**

Adam S Latchford wrote: ↑Wed Sep 14, 2022 8:36 am
Philip A wrote: ↑Wed Sep 14, 2022 7:38 am Will there be any Series 79 or Series 80 players?
For someone who doesn't want spoilers about the draw you sure are asking questions about spoilers for the draw

Posted: **Wed Sep 14, 2022 4:14 pm**

I don't think anyone here is naïve enough to believe any trolling comments that the draw is already made, and that the participants know but are keeping it 'secret'. I expect it will be published in due course, like last time.

Posted: **Wed Sep 14, 2022 5:10 pm**

As the series 86 finals haven’t been filmed yet, I can only assume that “two Series 86 players” means the eventual series winner and runner-up, yet to be determined. (But perhaps there remains uncertainty about whether those people will be available etc, hence the draw not being able to be finalised yet).

If that’s the case then it looks like we’re covering 8 series (79-86) so I expect the line-up is essentially all the series winners and runners-up, with perhaps the odd semi-finalist or two lined up in case one of the finalists can’t make it (and hence Steve H looks to have done well to have made the list!)

Posted: **Wed Sep 14, 2022 5:37 pm**

L'oisleatch McGraw wrote: ↑Wed Sep 14, 2022 4:14 pm I don't think anyone here is naïve enough to believe any trolling comments that the draw is already made, and that the participants know but are keeping it 'secret'. I expect it will be published in due course, like last time.

I certainly wouldn't be so naive hehehe *taps nose*

Posted: **Wed Sep 14, 2022 5:49 pm**

Dan Byrom wrote: ↑Wed Sep 14, 2022 5:37 pm I certainly wouldn't be so naive hehehe *taps nose*

Posted: **Wed Sep 14, 2022 5:57 pm**

I like how you're all trying to Cunningham's Law me into giving away the details

Posted: **Wed Sep 14, 2022 6:56 pm**

Why are you all so annoyingly wise to my parlour tricks?!

Posted: **Wed Sep 14, 2022 9:38 pm**

Adam S Latchford wrote: ↑Wed Sep 14, 2022 8:36 am
Philip A wrote: ↑Wed Sep 14, 2022 7:38 am Will there be any Series 79 or Series 80 players?
For someone who doesn't want spoilers about the draw you sure are asking questions about spoilers for the draw

TBF, I don’t mind knowing who’s playing.

Just not who’s playing who!

Posted: **Wed Sep 14, 2022 9:40 pm**

Carl Harrison wrote: ↑Wed Sep 14, 2022 5:10 pm As the series 86 finals haven’t been filmed yet, I can only assume that “two Series 86 players” means the eventual series winner and runner-up, yet to be determined. (But perhaps there remains uncertainty about whether those people will be available etc, hence the draw not being able to be finalised yet).

If that’s the case then it looks like we’re covering 8 series (79-86) so I expect the line-up is essentially all the series winners and runners-up, with perhaps the odd semi-finalist or two lined up in case one of the finalists can’t make it (and hence Steve H looks to have done well to have made the list!)

Unfortunately, Mike Daysley, the winner of Series 79, has not been invited. I feel sorry for him.

Posted: **Wed Sep 14, 2022 9:42 pm**

Philip A wrote: ↑Wed Sep 14, 2022 9:38 pm TBF, I don’t mind knowing who’s playing. Just not who’s playing who!

I'm in the same vain.

Posted: **Wed Sep 14, 2022 10:12 pm**

Philip A wrote: ↑Wed Sep 14, 2022 9:40 pm Unfortunately, Mike Daysley, the winner of Series 79, has not been invited. I feel sorry for him.

That's a pity.
CoC's should really happen every 4 series, like in the early days.
Fairer system.

Posted: **Thu Sep 15, 2022 7:49 pm**

Philip A wrote: ↑Wed Sep 14, 2022 9:40 pm
Unfortunately, Mike Daysley, the winner of Series 79, has not been invited. I feel sorry for him.

Given the length of time since his appearance, it could simply be that his contact details are no longer current.

Posted: **Thu Sep 15, 2022 7:50 pm**

Fiona T wrote: ↑Thu Sep 15, 2022 7:49 pm
Philip A wrote: ↑Wed Sep 14, 2022 9:40 pm
Unfortunately, Mike Daysley, the winner of Series 79, has not been invited. I feel sorry for him.
Given the length of time since his appearance, it could simply be that his contact details are no longer current.

There will be one Series 79 player. Learned this on Twitter. Strange.

Posted: **Thu Sep 15, 2022 10:29 pm**

Philip A wrote: ↑Thu Sep 15, 2022 7:50 pm There will be one Series 79 player. Learned this on Twitter. Strange.

S79 was notably shite.
If any is to be lacking representation, it should be that one.

Posted: **Fri Sep 16, 2022 8:00 am**

I'm disappointed not to get through the entire run of dodgy shirts. Also, I've got long blue hair now. Maybe this would be more interesting than all these geeky mathsy types.

Posted: **Fri Sep 16, 2022 9:05 am**

Philip A wrote: ↑Wed Sep 14, 2022 9:40 pm Unfortunately, Mike Daysley, the winner of Series 79, has not been invited. I feel sorry for him.

As consolation, he will remain a member of the elite group of the undefeated.

Posted: **Fri Sep 16, 2022 11:07 am**

Ian Volante wrote: ↑Fri Sep 16, 2022 8:00 am I'm disappointed not to get through the entire run of dodgy shirts. Also, I've got long blue hair now. Maybe this would be more interesting than all these geeky mathsy types.

IV for CoC!

Posted: **Fri Sep 16, 2022 10:15 pm**

Fiona T wrote: ↑Fri Sep 16, 2022 11:07 am
Ian Volante wrote: ↑Fri Sep 16, 2022 8:00 am I'm disappointed not to get through the entire run of dodgy shirts. Also, I've got long blue hair now. Maybe this would be more interesting than all these geeky mathsy types.
IV for CoC!

We could even dedicate the whole thing to him. CoC IV!

Posted: **Sat Sep 17, 2022 3:37 am**

Johnny Canuck wrote: ↑Fri Sep 16, 2022 10:15 pm
Fiona T wrote: ↑Fri Sep 16, 2022 11:07 am
Ian Volante wrote: ↑Fri Sep 16, 2022 8:00 am I'm disappointed not to get through the entire run of dodgy shirts. Also, I've got long blue hair now. Maybe this would be more interesting than all these geeky mathsy types.
IV for CoC!
We could even dedicate the whole thing to him. CoC IV!

More like CoC IV × IV

Posted: **Mon Sep 19, 2022 4:10 pm**

The draw for this has been leaked.
One anyone care to publish it, or shall I do the honours?

Posted: **Mon Sep 19, 2022 4:44 pm**

Where and by whom?

Posted: **Mon Sep 19, 2022 4:52 pm**

L'oisleatch McGraw wrote: ↑Mon Sep 19, 2022 4:10 pm The draw for this has been leaked.
One anyone care to publish it, or shall I do the honours?

Just do it. Anyone who doesn't want to see it can look away. Obviously depending on the source (if given) it may need to be taken with a pinch of salt.

Posted: **Mon Sep 19, 2022 4:58 pm**

Gavin Chipper wrote: ↑Mon Sep 19, 2022 4:52 pm
L'oisleatch McGraw wrote: ↑Mon Sep 19, 2022 4:10 pm The draw for this has been leaked.
One anyone care to publish it, or shall I do the honours?
Just do it. Anyone who doesn't want to see it can look away. Obviously depending on the source (if given) it may need to be taken with a pinch of salt.

Yup let's see it!

Posted: **Mon Sep 19, 2022 5:02 pm**

Let's see what you've got, I'll confirm if it's legit or not. Once it's out there my anxiety dreams about being kicked out for accidentally leaking something I shouldn't have should go away!

Posted: **Mon Sep 19, 2022 6:04 pm**

I think the reasons as to why the draw hasn't been revealed perhaps speak for themselves, especially given previous posts on this thread. Whilst the excitement and intrigue are palpable, we should hold fire from publishing any "leaked draw" until the Countdown Team decide to officially publish their draw.

Posted: **Mon Sep 19, 2022 6:38 pm**

This is Countdown Team's fault for leaking it to the contestants, That was a silly thing to do.
If they wanted it secret they should have kept it PROPERLY secret.
Yes. I know it contains an Octochamp whose run has yet to air... but it will probably be published here early anyway.
You can't put the genie back in the bottle.

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