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Posted: **Fri Oct 17, 2008 7:08 am**

Magic 105.4 announced at 0730 that Alexander Armstrong is the new host. No idea if it's true!

Kevin

Posted: **Fri Oct 17, 2008 8:45 am**

by Kevin Thurlow on Fri Oct 17, 2008 8:08 am

Magic 105.4 announced at 0730 that Alexander Armstrong is the new host. No idea if it's true!
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstop ... -host.html

This is in the paper today - so it looks like AA is going to be in the chair.

That will do for me!

Allan

Posted: **Fri Oct 17, 2008 9:53 am**

Hope this is true - he would be a breath of fresh air.

Posted: **Fri Oct 17, 2008 11:43 am**

Great news, I think that makes it Pimms o'clock!!

Posted: **Fri Oct 17, 2008 2:18 pm**

aagharmer wrote: by Kevin Thurlow on Fri Oct 17, 2008 8:08 am

Magic 105.4 announced at 0730 that Alexander Armstrong is the new host. No idea if it's true!
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstop ... -host.html

This is in the paper today - so it looks like AA is going to be in the chair.

That will do for me!

Allan

I thought it was going to be Jeff Stelling?

Alexander Armstrong is not bad actually.

Posted: **Fri Oct 17, 2008 4:04 pm**

Joseph Bolas wrote:
I thought it was going to be Jeff Stelling?

http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/tv/a132820/ ... tdown.html

Posted: **Fri Oct 17, 2008 4:39 pm**

As long as 6 months down the line he doesn't complain that he can't do both with his other commitments...maybe they could do a guest host....might keep the booker busy

Posted: **Fri Oct 17, 2008 4:47 pm**

I think it's a pity that Giles Brandreth couldn't do it - he was talked of before Des Lynam was chosen. I know he's totally OTT, but at least he is amusing and quick-witted. Which I expect AA will be, bringing a new, younger look to the show. So long as he doesn't say anything to upset the old dears (like me).

Posted: **Fri Oct 17, 2008 4:54 pm**

I've just checked his Wikipedia entry and it's not listed...ahem...if he was the new host obvioulsy it would be there. Mmmnn. Giles still has a shot.

Posted: **Fri Oct 17, 2008 5:11 pm**

All repeat after me - must be Jeff, must be Jeff, must be Jeff....................

Posted: **Fri Oct 17, 2008 6:07 pm**

Chris Corby wrote:
Joseph Bolas wrote:
I thought it was going to be Jeff Stelling?

http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/tv/a132820/ ... tdown.html

Ah, so Jeff turned it down. Ain't that a shame.

Posted: **Fri Oct 17, 2008 9:56 pm**

It will be sad to see Des and Carol leave Countdown.

Posted: **Sat Oct 18, 2008 5:35 pm**

deanshaugh wrote:It will be sad to see Des and Carol leave Countdown.

Certainly the end of an era with Carol going. Des sort of grew on me as a host, too.
Brilliant news about Alexander Armstrong, though, if Channel 4 confirms it.

Posted: **Sat Oct 18, 2008 5:37 pm**

Julie T wrote:
deanshaugh wrote:It will be sad to see Des and Carol leave Countdown.
Certainly the end of an era with Carol going. Des sort of grew on me as a host, too.
Brilliant news about Alexander Armstrong, though, if Channel 4 confirms it.

Alex would be a good host I'm more curious as to who they are going to get to replace Carol, because noone can replace her.

Posted: **Sat Oct 18, 2008 5:50 pm**

I'm still optimistic, and by now you all know why!

Posted: **Tue Oct 28, 2008 12:32 am**

Jason Larsen wrote:I'm still optimistic, and by now you all know why!

I don't!!!!

And who's alexander armstrong?

Posted: **Tue Oct 28, 2008 2:14 am**

jeff wrote:And who's alexander armstrong?

Alexander Armstrong is an English comedian, actor and TV presenter. Here is his Wiki Page

Posted: **Wed Oct 29, 2008 12:43 am**

Joseph Bolas wrote:
jeff wrote:And who's alexander armstrong?
Alexander Armstrong is an English comedian, actor and TV presenter. Here is his Wiki Page

Thanks joe, but i still can't place him as there's no pic. I should really watch more TV there's more to life than countdown and eastenders!!!!

Posted: **Wed Oct 29, 2008 1:04 am**

jeff wrote:
Joseph Bolas wrote:
jeff wrote:And who's alexander armstrong?
Alexander Armstrong is an English comedian, actor and TV presenter. Here is his Wiki Page
Thanks joe, but i still can't place him as there's no pic. I should really watch more TV there's more to life than countdown and eastenders!!!!

pics you say?

Posted: **Wed Oct 29, 2008 9:47 am**

There must be an official announcement very imminent, if they're going to be recording with the new hosts at the end of November... is Corby going to be the new Carol?

Posted: **Thu Oct 30, 2008 1:22 pm**

The Mirror now say AA has pulled out. Seems to be based on his embarrassment on his ribbing on 'HIGNFY' last week. Well if he is embarrassed to be host of a television institution, he doesn't deserve the job. Now,this may be paper talk, so who knows.

http://www.mirror.co.uk/celebs/latest/2 ... -20852122/

Posted: **Thu Oct 30, 2008 4:23 pm**

Who knows? I'm going to try not to think about it till the new hosts are officially announced.

Posted: **Thu Oct 30, 2008 5:36 pm**

The Mirror story has been confirmed by Channel 4 Teletext. It seems Armstrong has indeed quit at the 11th hour.

Paul

Posted: **Thu Oct 30, 2008 5:45 pm**

Opens the path for Drew Carey to take over, then.

Did I really just type that?

Posted: **Fri Oct 31, 2008 11:25 am**

If it were to be that Dignance bloke I would have to stop watching he is an utter bore and not the least bit funny.

Posted: **Fri Oct 31, 2008 2:38 pm**

If it was Richard Digance I would not be watching.

Posted: **Fri Oct 31, 2008 4:28 pm**

Well, because Alexander Armstrong changed his mind about hosting Countdown at the last minute that means I will have to re-write my Series 60 version of We Love Countdown.

Watch for a new thread very soon.

Posted: **Sat Nov 01, 2008 9:46 am**

I see the latest speculation centres around John Sergeant. Personally, I think he'd be quite a good choice. I know he isn't everyone's cup of tea (who is?), but I think he's quite witty and wouldn't 'take over' the show in the same way that some presenters would.

Damian is probably thinking up a comment as I write, along the lines of "you couldn't be further from the truth"!

Posted: **Sat Nov 01, 2008 12:11 pm**

John Sergeant - yes I like it - and he won't be on 'Strictly' much longer, dare I say?

Posted: **Sat Nov 01, 2008 6:26 pm**

We will see.

Posted: **Sat Nov 01, 2008 6:35 pm**

Mike Brown wrote:I see the latest speculation centres around John Sergeant. Personally, I think he'd be quite a good choice. I know he isn't everyone's cup of tea (who is?), but I think he's quite witty and wouldn't 'take over' the show in the same way that some presenters would.

Damian is probably thinking up a comment as I write, along the lines of "you couldn't be further from the truth"!

JS eh? Now there's a thought.

Posted: **Sat Nov 01, 2008 10:28 pm**

Damian E wrote:JS eh? Now there's a thought.

Ah, there you are!

Posted: **Sat Nov 01, 2008 11:43 pm**

Mike Brown wrote:
Damian E wrote:JS eh? Now there's a thought.
Ah, there you are!

JS standing for Jeff Stelling of course!

Posted: **Sat Nov 01, 2008 11:49 pm**

Michael Simmonds wrote:
Mike Brown wrote:
Damian E wrote:JS eh? Now there's a thought.
Ah, there you are!
JS standing for Jeff Stelling of course!

What about John Sessions, hes good on QI and very knowledgeable

Posted: **Sun Nov 02, 2008 5:02 am**

John Suchet, perhaps? Although he's only just started doing Going For Gold (currently being dominated by ABSP chairman Terry Kirk all last week).

I agree that if Armstrong has quit because of the HIGNFY ribbings then he's almost certainly not right to be doing the job anyway and probably wouldn't have lasted more than a couple of years.

Posted: **Sun Nov 02, 2008 9:35 am**

Joseph Bolas wrote:
Michael Simmonds wrote:
Damian E wrote:JS eh? Now there's a thought.
JS standing for Jeff Stelling of course!
What about John Sessions, hes good on QI and very knowledgeable

I'm not getting my hopes up. The way this is going, we'll probably end up with Jimmy Savile.

Posted: **Sun Nov 02, 2008 10:20 am**

Is it not possible that the HIGNFY ribbing was because AA had told them he wasn't going to do Countdown after all? (References to unsigned contract by Merton). And remember that any host has to appeal not just to the fans who use this site, but to the other part of the demographic. The ladies of the various WIs I have done talks for all want a comfortable, charming and most essentially, polite host.
I still like the idea of Jonathon Ross tho...

Posted: **Sun Nov 02, 2008 1:09 pm**

John Bosley wrote:John Sergeant - yes I like it - and he won't be on 'Strictly' much longer, dare I say?

Because he'll wake up one morning and realise he's on a show designed for the lobotomised and quit as soon as possible?

Posted: **Sun Nov 02, 2008 2:37 pm**

Jimmy Sommerville, (Whistling) Jack Smith, or even Jerry Springer. Or maybe all 3?

Posted: **Sun Nov 02, 2008 4:12 pm**

For all of your sakes, I think John Sergeant should say yes and get it over with.

Posted: **Mon Nov 03, 2008 10:03 pm**

Jason Larsen wrote:For all of your sakes, I think John Sergeant should say yes and get it over with.

I think John Sergeant would be really good. Has he been offered the job?

Posted: **Mon Nov 03, 2008 10:17 pm**

kathleen batlle wrote:
Jason Larsen wrote:For all of your sakes, I think John Sergeant should say yes and get it over with.
I think John Sergeant would be really good. Has he been offered the job?

Not sure about him myself. I would've liked Alexander Armstrong.

Posted: **Tue Nov 04, 2008 10:39 am**

tonywarren wrote:The ladies of the various WIs I have done talks for all want a comfortable, charming and most essentially, polite host.

Which is why they look forward to your talks so much

Posted: **Tue Nov 04, 2008 10:54 am**

I think it's time we had a black person or a female person as host - or better still, both.

Posted: **Tue Nov 04, 2008 11:02 am**

John Bosley wrote:I think it's time we had a black person or a female person as host - or better still, both.

Are you a black female John?

Let's also make her a blind transsexual lesbian uniped, just to cover all bases.

Posted: **Tue Nov 04, 2008 11:11 am**

Can transsexuals be lesbians?

Posted: **Tue Nov 04, 2008 11:37 am**

Jon Corby wrote:
John Bosley wrote:I think it's time we had a black person or a female person as host - or better still, both.
Are you a black female John?

Let's also make her a blind transsexual lesbian uniped, just to cover all bases.

Now that's just being discriminatory against deaf people.

Posted: **Tue Nov 04, 2008 2:04 pm**

Jon Corby wrote:
John Bosley wrote:I think it's time we had a black person or a female person as host - or better still, both.
Are you a black female John?

He's Rustie Lee's agent.

Posted: **Tue Nov 04, 2008 2:48 pm**

[quote="Jon Corby"]Are you a black female John? [img]

How did you guess?

Posted: **Tue Nov 04, 2008 3:15 pm**

Jennifer Turner wrote:
He's Rustie Lee's agent.

Rustie Lee - now there's a thought. It'd sure be a laugh a minute.

Posted: **Tue Nov 04, 2008 9:21 pm**

Julian Fell wrote:There must be an official announcement very imminent, if they're going to be recording with the new hosts at the end of November... is Corby going to be the new Carol?

If he's been invited back for CoC probably not.

Posted: **Wed Nov 05, 2008 4:51 pm**

Matthew Green wrote:Can transsexuals be lesbians?

My brother works with one. So, yes, they can.

Posted: **Tue Nov 11, 2008 8:31 pm**

Michael Simmonds wrote:
Mike Brown wrote:
Damian E wrote:JS eh? Now there's a thought.
Ah, there you are!
JS standing for Jeff Stelling of course!

http://www.guardian.co.uk/media/2008/no ... television

Posted: **Tue Nov 11, 2008 9:32 pm**

Get Chris Kamara on the case.

"It's unbelievable, Carol!"

Posted: **Tue Nov 11, 2008 10:19 pm**

Goodness! It really is getting late in the day for this! And not only to find CV and DO's replacements, but also to find out if they work well together - they need to try them together to see for sure if either is right.

I personally would prefer it to be someone from within the Countdown family (well, aside from me!), either a DC regular or former well known player, but as DO has proven, you can come from outside and fit right in.

Posted: **Tue Nov 11, 2008 10:22 pm**

Goodness! It really is getting late in the day for this! And not only to find CV and DO's replacements, but also to find out if they work well together - they need to try them together to see for sure if either is right.

I personally would prefer it to be someone from within the Countdown family (well, aside from me!), either a DC regular or former well known player. But as DO has proven, you can come from outside and fit right in.

Posted: **Wed Nov 12, 2008 8:21 pm**

I don't have a linkable source I'm afraid, but Jeff Stelling is apparently having a screen test this week and looks likely to be taking the helm after all....

Posted: **Wed Nov 12, 2008 8:28 pm**

We'll find out soon - it was posted in another thread that this is the last week of taping with Des and Carol.

Posted: **Wed Nov 12, 2008 9:32 pm**

Jon Corby wrote:I don't have a linkable source I'm afraid, but Jeff Stelling is apparently having a screen test this week and looks likely to be taking the helm after all....

Best post you've ever made Corby.

Posted: **Wed Nov 12, 2008 9:47 pm**

Damian E wrote:
Jon Corby wrote:I don't have a linkable source I'm afraid, but Jeff Stelling is apparently having a screen test this week and looks likely to be taking the helm after all....
Best post you've ever made Corby.

I found this link, which seems to confirm it.

If it's true, I give it a year.

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