New Host

Damian E · Post by **Damian E** » Wed Nov 12, 2008 9:57 pm

Joseph Bolas wrote:
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.

You give what a year?

Please explain.

Jon Corby · Post by **Jon Corby** » Wed Nov 12, 2008 10:04 pm

Do you have anything to tell us Damo?

Damian E · Post by **Damian E** » Wed Nov 12, 2008 10:08 pm

Nothing at all Jon. Not my place.

Joseph Bolas · Post by **Joseph Bolas** » Wed Nov 12, 2008 10:20 pm

Damian E wrote:
Joseph Bolas wrote:I found this link, which seems to confirm it.

If it's true, I give it a year.
You give what a year?

Please explain.

It was my guess at how long Jeff would keep the job for, before he packed it in, if he was the new host.

Jon Corby · Post by **Jon Corby** » Wed Nov 12, 2008 10:23 pm

Joseph Bolas wrote:It was my guess at how long Jeff would keep the job for, before he packed it in, if he was the new host.

Based on...?

Ben Wilson · Post by **Ben Wilson** » Wed Nov 12, 2008 10:27 pm

Jon Corby wrote:
Joseph Bolas wrote:It was my guess at how long Jeff would keep the job for, before he packed it in, if he was the new host.
Based on...?

The fact that he like Lynam is an evil football person and they all think and act alike?

Joseph Bolas · Post by **Joseph Bolas** » Wed Nov 12, 2008 10:36 pm

Ben Wilson wrote:
Jon Corby wrote:
Joseph Bolas wrote:It was my guess at how long Jeff would keep the job for, before he packed it in, if he was the new host.
Based on...?
The fact that he like Lynam is an evil football person and they all think and act alike?

Actually no, because no matter who it was, I would've come up with a guess of how long they would last.

Joseph Bolas · Post by **Joseph Bolas** » Wed Nov 12, 2008 10:38 pm

Jon Corby wrote:
Joseph Bolas wrote:It was my guess at how long Jeff would keep the job for, before he packed it in, if he was the new host.
Based on...?

Nothing, but then thats what a guess is (to predict (a result or an event) without sufficient information.)

Jon Corby · Post by **Jon Corby** » Wed Nov 12, 2008 10:44 pm

Bizarre.

In that case I will guess that if he does get the job his first series will feature a retired jeweller called Don who loses in the quarter final.

Lucy Gowers · Post by **Lucy Gowers** » Wed Nov 12, 2008 10:47 pm

But JS has been at Sky for about 16 years and he helms 6 hours of live TV every week which would seem to speak to his loyalty and stamina. He should have more staying power than Des L.

Jon Corby · Post by **Jon Corby** » Wed Nov 12, 2008 10:51 pm

If we suggest names of hosts, will you tell us your guess for how long they will do the job before they pack it in?

Jon Corby · Post by **Jon Corby** » Wed Nov 12, 2008 10:51 pm

Damian E wrote:Nothing at all Jon. Not my place.

Ah, cheers mate. Just got your PM

Phil Reynolds · Post by **Phil Reynolds** » Thu Nov 13, 2008 9:36 am

Jon Corby wrote:
Joseph Bolas wrote:It was my guess at how long Jeff would keep the job for, before he packed it in, if he was the new host.
Based on...?

Countdown hosts these days are like Doctor Whos - they just don't seem to stay in the job as long as they used to.

Jason Larsen · Post by **Jason Larsen** » Sat Nov 15, 2008 4:59 am

I'm happy for those of you who like him!

Matthew Green · Post by **Matthew Green** » Sat Nov 15, 2008 4:13 pm

Has anyone suggested John Inverdale as new host?

Susie aside, hes the best person whos ever been on Countdown by a mile.

David O'Donnell · Post by **David O'Donnell** » Sat Nov 15, 2008 4:15 pm

Matthew Green wrote:Has anyone suggested John Inverdale as new host?

Susie aside, hes the best person whos ever been on Countdown by a mile.

I agree, he was very good. I think Jeff Stelling is being touted again as the media favourite so that probably means he has been definitely ruled out.

Joseph Bolas · Post by **Joseph Bolas** » Sat Nov 15, 2008 4:28 pm

David O'Donnell wrote:
Matthew Green wrote:Has anyone suggested John Inverdale as new host?

Susie aside, hes the best person whos ever been on Countdown by a mile.
I agree, he was very good. I think Jeff Stelling is being touted again as the media favourite so that probably means he has been definitely ruled out.

So, was it because that he was also the media favourite too, that Alexander Armstrong, turned it down, or is he actually doing it now?

EDIT: Ignore this, as I am certain that I have misread David's post

Jennifer Turner · Post by **Jennifer Turner** » Sat Nov 15, 2008 4:39 pm

There is a theory that the Jeff Stelling story has been completely cooked up by the Murdoch empire to gain some publicity for Sky Sports.

Meanwhile, Jeremy Vine was in Leeds the other day. I was half-joking when I suggested him before, but they do seem desperate enough.

Jason Larsen · Post by **Jason Larsen** » Sat Nov 15, 2008 4:41 pm

John Inverdale would be a great host!

Damian E · Post by **Damian E** » Sat Nov 15, 2008 8:10 pm

Jennifer Turner wrote:There is a theory that the Jeff Stelling story has been completely cooked up by the Murdoch empire to gain some publicity for Sky Sports.

Meanwhile, Jeremy Vine was in Leeds the other day. I was half-joking when I suggested him before, but they do seem desperate enough.

Hahah - Jennifer, i don't know who you are, but you are very funny.

Murdoch needs to drum up publicity for Sky Sports? Viewed by tens of millions across the whole of Europe every Saturday / Sunday?

Get real please.

Lesley Jeavons · Post by **Lesley Jeavons** » Sat Nov 15, 2008 10:21 pm

Love the Murdoch theory!

Oooh Jeremy Vine would be fabulous! He's total thinking woman's crumpet.

Jason Larsen · Post by **Jason Larsen** » Sat Nov 15, 2008 10:34 pm

We'll see about that very soon!

Jennifer Turner · Post by **Jennifer Turner** » Sat Nov 15, 2008 11:01 pm

Damian E wrote:Hahah - Jennifer, i don't know who you are,

Then my disguise is working!

...but you are very funny. Murdoch needs to drum up publicity for Sky Sports? Viewed by tens of millions across the whole of Europe every Saturday / Sunday?

"Need" doesn't come into it. They still like a bit of free publicity, they have the means to get some, and they're somewhat notorious for, er, "cross-promotion" of this type.

Admittedly, the theory could be wrong. Maybe the story hasn't been made up by the Murdoch press and then copied by all the other media outlets. But then to prove it wrong, you'd have to admit that Jeff Stelling is lined up to be the next host. Go on then.

Gavin Chipper · Post by **Gavin Chipper** » Sun Nov 16, 2008 11:41 am

I'd never heard of this Jeff Stelling chap, so if he has been chosen I hope it's because he would make a good host rather than because he's a recognisable face - well I hope that regardless of who does it.

rob heeney · Post by **rob heeney** » Sun Nov 16, 2008 2:07 pm

Damn .... you all stole my thunder by suggesting John Inverdale, who's been brilliant this week.
He looks like he actually watches and plays along too.
His quote on friday of, "those letters look like there must be a seven or an eight in there" was exactly the sort of hing you'd want to hear froma host.
I bet he even knows all about leotards, pronate and tangelo!
I hate that Des still looks baffled at every answer to the tea-time teaser.

Stelling would be great too, as would Armstrong.
Interestingly, why are old men always touted as the new host? When Whiteley started he was just 38. Armstrong is the only one in that age bracket to have ever been considered.

Mike Brown · Post by **Mike Brown** » Sun Nov 16, 2008 8:53 pm

rob heeney wrote:Interestingly, why are old men always touted as the new host? When Whiteley started he was just 38. Armstrong is the only one in that age bracket to have ever been considered.

That we know of, Rob. Actually, come to think of it, Rory Bremner isn't that old, either.

Jennifer Turner · Post by **Jennifer Turner** » Tue Nov 18, 2008 8:36 am

Meanwhile in Worksop...

http://www.worksopguardian.co.uk/news/W ... 4701569.jp

Damian E · Post by **Damian E** » Tue Nov 18, 2008 9:21 am

Jon Corby · Post by **Jon Corby** » Tue Nov 18, 2008 10:07 am

Where is this damn announcement?

Damian E · Post by **Damian E** » Tue Nov 18, 2008 7:39 pm

Hahaha.

Patience

Michael Simmonds · Post by **Michael Simmonds** » Thu Nov 20, 2008 11:44 am

Was the real reason John Sergeant resigned from 'Strictly', because he has to record Countdown next week? Come on Damian you can tell us!

Damian E · Post by **Damian E** » Thu Nov 20, 2008 12:00 pm

Michael Simmonds wrote:Was the real reason John Sergeant resigned from 'Strictly', because he has to record Countdown next week? Come on Damian you can tell us!

Dunno why he resigned from Strictly, its not my type of show, but its not because of recording commitments with us.

Chris Corby · Post by **Chris Corby** » Thu Nov 20, 2008 12:49 pm

Damian

Even if you cannot tell us the names of the new presenters, surely you can tell us the date/time when an announcement will be made. That will stop me checkng all entertainment pages on the internet and teletext every hour fruitlessly.............

Damian E · Post by **Damian E** » Thu Nov 20, 2008 12:58 pm

Chris Corby wrote:Damian

Even if you cannot tell us the names of the new presenters, surely you can tell us the date/time when an announcement will be made. That will stop me checkng all entertainment pages on the internet and teletext every hour fruitlessly.............

Haha. Afraid not. It'll be soon.

Lesley Jeavons · Post by **Lesley Jeavons** » Thu Nov 20, 2008 5:00 pm

I'm with Chris Corby on this!

Damian E wrote:It'll be soon.

And what's your definition of 'soon'?

Debbi Flack · Post by **Debbi Flack** » Thu Nov 20, 2008 5:09 pm

Lesley Jeavons wrote:I'm with Chris Corby on this!

Damian E wrote:It'll be soon.
And what's your definition of 'soon'?

When I use 'soon' to my children I mean anything from 5 minutes to sometime before their 18th birthday!

Lesley Jeavons · Post by **Lesley Jeavons** » Thu Nov 20, 2008 5:12 pm

DebbiF wrote:When I use 'soon' to my children I mean anything from 5 minutes to sometime before their 18th birthday!

I'm predicting that Damian's definition will be somewhat similar!

Damian E · Post by **Damian E** » Thu Nov 20, 2008 7:47 pm

Soon = Tomorrow..............??

Lesley Jeavons · Post by **Lesley Jeavons** » Thu Nov 20, 2008 10:25 pm

DAMIAN!!!

Cheers!

Jason Larsen · Post by **Jason Larsen** » Thu Nov 20, 2008 11:17 pm

Lesley, I'm beginning to wonder if he's angry at us or he's excited!

Lesley Jeavons · Post by **Lesley Jeavons** » Thu Nov 20, 2008 11:27 pm

I think he's excited, Jason. Whereas I'm contemplating a sleepless night in anticipation... (don't let us down Countdown people *fingers crossed*)

Chris Corby · Post by **Chris Corby** » Fri Nov 21, 2008 12:03 am

I am afraid DebbiF and Lesley that, with the famous Countdown logo in mind, Damian is just one big clock-teaser........

Jason Larsen · Post by **Jason Larsen** » Fri Nov 21, 2008 12:59 am

Very good! Now everybody smile!

Most importantly, I would like Damian to complete this sentence:

"The new host of Countdown is..."

Kirk Bevins · Post by **Kirk Bevins** » Fri Nov 21, 2008 1:09 am

Jason Larsen wrote:Very good! Now everybody smile!

Most importantly, I would like Damian to complete this sentence:

"The new host of Countdown is..."

...going to be announced soon. Just wait, damn it.

Jason Larsen · Post by **Jason Larsen** » Fri Nov 21, 2008 3:19 am

I want to inject a little humor into the suspense. I know I can wait, but Kirk, I want to have fun!

Damian E · Post by **Damian E** » Fri Nov 21, 2008 9:00 am

Jason Larsen wrote:Very good! Now everybody smile!

Most importantly, I would like Damian to complete this sentence:

"The new host of Countdown is..."

..........brilliant."

David Roe · Post by **David Roe** » Fri Nov 21, 2008 9:15 am

Please can you stop posting at exact times, damian - 12 noon yesterday, 9.00 today - the exact timing makes me think it's an official announcement to coincide with a press conference. WHO IS IT???

Damian E · Post by **Damian E** » Fri Nov 21, 2008 9:21 am

Haha - never realised the timings.

Not long now........(tick tick tick)

Damian E · Post by **Damian E** » Fri Nov 21, 2008 10:36 am

A little less longer now............

Kirk Bevins · Post by **Kirk Bevins** » Fri Nov 21, 2008 10:46 am

Damian E wrote:A little less longer now............

Haha, you're such a tease. I reckon the announcement is around midday today.

Debbi Flack · Post by **Debbi Flack** » Fri Nov 21, 2008 11:05 am

Damian E wrote:A little less longer now............

I may have to cross you off my Christmas card list if you keep teasing us like this!!

(Bet you're quaking in your boots now, eh Damian?)

Lara Searle · Post by **Lara Searle** » Fri Nov 21, 2008 11:47 am

The wait is over kids!

Have a look on The Sun website

Jennifer Turner · Post by **Jennifer Turner** » Fri Nov 21, 2008 11:56 am

You announced it to The Sun first?! The Sun?

Dinos Sfyris · Post by **Dinos Sfyris** » Fri Nov 21, 2008 11:56 am

Is there a link. Cant seem to find it

Damian E · Post by **Damian E** » Fri Nov 21, 2008 11:57 am

No Jennifer, The Sun are first to run it. Different thing.

Lucy Gowers · Post by **Lucy Gowers** » Fri Nov 21, 2008 11:57 am

http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sh ... 957136.ece

Damian E · Post by **Damian E** » Fri Nov 21, 2008 11:58 am

http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sh ... 957136.ece

James Hurrell · Post by **James Hurrell** » Fri Nov 21, 2008 11:59 am

Fantactic News!! Sad as it is, I watch Jeff for at least 2-3 hours every Saturday and was hoping he would get the nod.

Looking forward to meeting Rachel too

Jon Corby · Post by **Jon Corby** » Fri Nov 21, 2008 11:59 am

Damian E wrote:http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sh ... 957136.ece

Where are the pictures of Rachel?

Junaid Mubeen · Post by **Junaid Mubeen** » Fri Nov 21, 2008 12:05 pm

Legend!! Can't wait to see him in action. For anyone who needs convincing:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zdBuDSEo ... re=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jBXjkTwp-G8

Let's hope he brings that enthusiasm to the show!

As for Rachel: "There’s only one cool maths job around..." - so true.