Spoilers For Monday February 28th 2011

[James Robinson]

So, we begin a new week, as we end the old month, and with yet another octochamp possibly being crowned today.

Ned Pendleton has won 7 games, some by the skin of his teeth, but he can crown his run in glory today with a win. I'm pretty sure he'd quite like to break 3 figures too, although I should point out (although it's very unlikely) that if he wins with less than 62 points, a certain "record that must not be named" will be broken again.

In DC this week, making his debut, is TV presenter, sports broadcaster, quiz show host and most importantly, son of Judith Chalmers, Mark Durden-Smith.

Ryan is taking a break this week, so putting a bounce into his step with today's recap, is Marcus Hares.

Join him later on.

[Joseph Krol]

Lowest octochamp total score?

[James Robinson]

Lowest octochamp total score?

Yup, pretty well heard of from around a year ago, when it was nearly broken on 3 occasions (Actually it was broken on one of those 3), but it's not a thing mentioned much now, hence it's referred to as the "record that must not be named".

[Matt Morrison]

I personally refer to it as Shittest Octochamp Ever.

[Joseph Krol]

PSORALEN in r3 to equal.

[Joseph Krol]

PSORALEN in r3 to equal.

And PLANTERS and REPLANTS thinking about it.

[Joseph Krol]

Alternative to SAMPHIRES: REAMSSHIP, the state of being Reams.

[Mark James]

That was unlucky for Emmet. Your one time in the countdown studio and Rachel's got nothing on show. No legs or cleavage or anything. I suspect hubby to be was behind that outfit.

[Philip Jarvis]

GUNBOATS in rd 1

[Matt Morrison]

PITTAS/GAITS - I don't recall that ever happening before, host wrongly going to the longer word first. JR - what's the damage, how many times has that happened?

[Adam Gillard]

Congrats Ned! Look forward to meeting you at the finals!

[James Robinson]

PITTAS/GAITS - I don't recall that ever happening before, host wrongly going to the longer word first. JR - what's the damage, how many times has that happened?

A long time to reply, but here I go.

It's possibly the first time that it has happened under the Stelling leadership, although it certainly happened on a few occasions under Des O'Connor. In fairness, there's not too much damage, as the contestants can't alter their words, as they've already said how long their words are.