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Awesome.
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Damn, was getting my application ready when I read .........
"......is not necessary although the charm and charisma to appeal to viewers is."
Balls.
"......is not necessary although the charm and charisma to appeal to viewers is."
Balls.
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I'm not sure how you'd look in a designer dress and high heels David!!!
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Should I apply Damian? Or am I wasting my precious time?
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Lara Searle wrote:I'm not sure how you'd look in a designer dress and high heels David!!!
In a word, 'fabulous'.
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It's open to everyone, Jon.
Not wasting your time at all.
Not wasting your time at all.
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Really?
Okay. Am I wasting your time by applying?
Okay. Am I wasting your time by applying?
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Not wasting my time either, apart from the endless questions
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Okay, I'm going to apply then
Who else on here is going to?
Who else on here is going to?
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Damian, I know Kate told me the hostess will be a complete unknown, but I still find that odd because a lot of well-known celebrities were in the running!
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If anyone asks any of you if you know me, say "no".Jason Larsen wrote:Damian, I know Kate told me the hostess will be a complete unknown
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Jon Corby wrote:
If anyone asks any of you if you know me, say "no".
Know who?
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Him, Chris, your son!
I still find that odd!
Now that I think about it, whoever that lady named Althea is would make a great hostess on Countdown!
I still find that odd!
Now that I think about it, whoever that lady named Althea is would make a great hostess on Countdown!
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The best of luck if you decide to apply, Jon, and to anyone else on the forum. Cool!
If I appied and got the job, no-one would be able to see the letters and numbers - I'm rather wide!
If I appied and got the job, no-one would be able to see the letters and numbers - I'm rather wide!
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I think I might, it's not much effort after all (not that I imagine they'll want someone as speccy as me - I do have the hair for it, though...).Jon Corby wrote:Okay, I'm going to apply then
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It's going to be weird seeing a man as the proposed host"ess," if that happens!
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Question then for Damian only:
Because everything is going to change, I don't suppose the "some people only have one shot" rule is going to be lifted for this new series?
Because everything is going to change, I don't suppose the "some people only have one shot" rule is going to be lifted for this new series?
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That's the line that dashed my hopes too. Well that and being average at numbers, not very photo or telegenic, and not possessing any incriminating photos of the production crew.David O'Donnell wrote:Damn, was getting my application ready when I read .........
"......is not necessary although the charm and charisma to appeal to viewers is."
Balls.
It doesn't look like we get to vote, but I'd like to register my support for the mighty Kirk Bevins, should he decide to apply.
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Joseph Bolas wrote:Question then for Damian only:
Because everything is going to change, I don't suppose the "some people only have one shot" rule is going to be lifted for this new series?
Alas no, Joseph, unless of course we run out of first-time applicants, in which case it would only be fair to start off with those who have been on before, but perhaps many many years ago.
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I agree, that would be fair .Damian E wrote:Joseph Bolas wrote:Question then for Damian only:
Because everything is going to change, I don't suppose the "some people only have one shot" rule is going to be lifted for this new series?
Alas no, Joseph, unless of course we run out of first-time applicants, in which case it would only be fair to start off with those who have been on before, but perhaps many many years ago.
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Maybe I'm being stupid, but how can you sign the form if you're going to e-mail it back to them?
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Right, I've just emailed my application back. I cobbled it together from my past failed applications for Big Brother and X-Factor, so if you could ignore the bits about being "the next Mariah Carey" and "totally crazy but if I've got an issue with someone then I'll just tell them straight out to their face, cos I just don't care", that'd be much appreciated
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Crazy's not enough - you need to be "zany". No wonder you didn't get on. I expect better.Jon Corby wrote:Right, I've just emailed my application back. I cobbled it together from my past failed applications for Big Brother and X-Factor, so if you could ignore the bits about being "the next Mariah Carey" and "totally crazy but if I've got an issue with someone then I'll just tell them straight out to their face, cos I just don't care", that'd be much appreciated
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Isn't zany like CrazyLite? I mean they don't lock you away for being zany though they definitely should.Gavin Chipper wrote:Crazy's not enough - you need to be "zany". No wonder you didn't get on. I expect better.Jon Corby wrote:Right, I've just emailed my application back. I cobbled it together from my past failed applications for Big Brother and X-Factor, so if you could ignore the bits about being "the next Mariah Carey" and "totally crazy but if I've got an issue with someone then I'll just tell them straight out to their face, cos I just don't care", that'd be much appreciated
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But you have to be the sort of person that uses words like "zany" to get on.David O'Donnell wrote:Isn't zany like CrazyLite? I mean they don't lock you away for being zany though they definitely should.
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Yeah go on, I'll apply.
Not 100% sure my maths is up to it but I can recite the alphabet as good as anyone and I'm charming and look good on tv! Plus I'm not that good at the letters so I won't be stepping on DC's toes at all!
Vote Stitcher for countdown! the campaigning starts here!!!
Not 100% sure my maths is up to it but I can recite the alphabet as good as anyone and I'm charming and look good on tv! Plus I'm not that good at the letters so I won't be stepping on DC's toes at all!
Vote Stitcher for countdown! the campaigning starts here!!!
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I understand this is hard, but why are you not "lightening up" about this?
By the way, I mean why are you not lightening up about the person being Carol's replacement actually possibly being quite good?
By the way, I mean why are you not lightening up about the person being Carol's replacement actually possibly being quite good?
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watJason Larsen wrote:I understand this is hard, but why are you not "lightening up" about this?
By the way, I mean why are you not lightening up about the person being Carol's replacement actually possibly being quite good?
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Jon Corby wrote:Right, I've just emailed my application back. I cobbled it together from my past failed applications for Big Brother and X-Factor, so if you could ignore the bits about being "the next Mariah Carey" and "totally crazy but if I've got an issue with someone then I'll just tell them straight out to their face, cos I just don't care", that'd be much appreciated
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Once Carol's replacement is named, then the crew will absolutely be confident that they have found the right person. I really don't think they want her to leave!
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I'm going to apply Damian. But I hope you don't discard my application as soon as you see my name, age or my GCSE maths result!
P.S. In my defence, the test was based on a load of crap that didn't even involve many numbers equations and/or questions! Don't hold it against me .
P.S. In my defence, the test was based on a load of crap that didn't even involve many numbers equations and/or questions! Don't hold it against me .
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I'm applying! Got to be in it to win it.Jon Corby wrote:Okay, I'm going to apply then
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Carol Vorderman had a crying fit when she announced she was leaving Countdown. Then, she insisted it was all behind her. After that, she will have another crying fit when she tapes her last episode with Des!
Leading into Series 60, if Carol's replacement finds out she is leaving at the end, she will have a crying fit, too!
Just what we don't want!
Leading into Series 60, if Carol's replacement finds out she is leaving at the end, she will have a crying fit, too!
Just what we don't want!
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I see the requirement is for "excellent numeric and literacy skills" (sic) which might suggest a change of role. Also that there is no indication of salary.
But if you haven't already done so, Damian, why not drop a line to Loz Sands? No-one is going to replicate Carol, but I think Loz would be excellent as an assistant. Good at the game, good on TV, and just right as a foil to whoever was the host. And if she really did make knicker elastic for a living, not too expensive! (Though I suspect she probably owns the factory by now.)
David
But if you haven't already done so, Damian, why not drop a line to Loz Sands? No-one is going to replicate Carol, but I think Loz would be excellent as an assistant. Good at the game, good on TV, and just right as a foil to whoever was the host. And if she really did make knicker elastic for a living, not too expensive! (Though I suspect she probably owns the factory by now.)
David
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It really would be awkward to see a man in Carol's position if that were to happen!
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I am not familiar with Carol's position but I'll take your word for it.Jason Larsen wrote:It really would be awkward to see a man in Carol's position if that were to happen!
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I think it would make for a nice change to have a guy doing the numbers and letters (since from the start it's always been women IIRC). Also if the host was female, then it would balance things out to have a guy doing the letters/numbers.
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That's very kind, Paul. I am considering applying but I am doing my teacher training year this year. I'm not sure of the rule on applying for a job when I already have one and if I'm allowed to quit my NQT year easily. I'll speak to some people about it unless there are teachers on here that know any better?Paul Howe wrote:
That's the line that dashed my hopes too. Well that and being average at numbers, not very photo or telegenic, and not possessing any incriminating photos of the production crew.
It doesn't look like we get to vote, but I'd like to register my support for the mighty Kirk Bevins, should he decide to apply.
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I might give it a go, although I'm not sure I've got the charm, charisma or looks. I'd be a great 'struggles to success' story though.
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David, I thought you were the champion of Series 58, and you could make Drew Carey hang his head in shame!
You know how long Carol has been doing that!
You know how long Carol has been doing that!
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I emailed my application the other day and it's come back now as undeliverable. Has that happened to anyone else on here? Just wondered if they've been deluged with applications and it's caused problems.
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Could it possibly have something to do with the fact that they're not too crazy about the man stereotype?
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That's probably it, Jason. They're worried a male hostess would spend all his time belching and scratching his groin whereas a female could look pretty and knit things for the crew.
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Exactly! "Hostess" refers to a woman, George!
Frankly, I'm hoping the new co-host is a woman!
Frankly, I'm hoping the new co-host is a woman!
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I got an automated email back thanking me for my application, and that I should to wait to hear if I get an audition, but then some hours later I received two "could not deliver email" messages. Did anyone else get this? Damian or someone - can you confirm I'm in the pile? (Or at least a pile. Somewhere.)
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Yes Jon, it arrived last week.
Cheers
Cheers
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Impressive, ain't it?Damian E wrote:Yes Jon, it arrived last week.
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Jon, I like you, but seeing you in Carol's position might feel a little awkward!
Give me a knowledgable woman!
Give me a knowledgable woman!
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Cheers Jason. Be sure to let me know if you apply for any jobs in future, so that I can return the favour of publicly denouncing your suitability for the role to your potential employers.Jason Larsen wrote:Jon, I like you, but seeing you in Carol's position might feel a little awkward!
Give me a knowledgable woman!
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I believe Jason was just suggesting a sex change. You really should learn to deal with constructive criticism.Jon Corby wrote:Cheers Jason. Be sure to let me know if you apply for any jobs in future, so that I can return the favour of publicly denouncing your suitability for the role to your potential employers.Jason Larsen wrote:Jon, I like you, but seeing you in Carol's position might feel a little awkward!
Give me a knowledgable woman!
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I would like one of the higher-ups at Countdown who is a member of this forum to complete this sentence when the time comes:
"The new hostess of Countdown is..."
"The new hostess of Countdown is..."
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Ooh Damian, was this as a result of the email i sent to countdown on 31st July suggesting a 'Search for a Carol'? I did say i would like to apply if Countdown considered this (actually what i said was 'i'd like to be first on the list'), but didn't get told it was going to happen. Have applications closed now?
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Yes, quite some time ago. The application form was on the website. Several of us c4cers applied, including myself but I think I'm not attractive enough.Diane Allinson wrote:Ooh Damian, was this as a result of the email i sent to countdown on 31st July suggesting a 'Search for a Carol'? I did say i would like to apply if Countdown considered this (actually what i said was 'i'd like to be first on the list'), but didn't get told it was going to happen. Have applications closed now?
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Damn, i only found this forum last week. As i did write to Countdown in July suggesting the idea, i thought at least they'd email me back to let me know when they decided to do a search.
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I think they had far too many emails to reply individually.Diane Allinson wrote:Damn, i only found this forum last week. As i did write to Countdown in July suggesting the idea, i thought at least they'd email me back to let me know when they decided to do a search.
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Shucks, i'm due a career change too, thought i'd found it
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But if it's not gonna be me, i'd like to nominate Junaid, i thought his friendly rivalry with Carol was great to watch, his character and charm shone through there.
Before seeing Junaid on the show, i did think the job should go to a woman, not to be sexist, but i think Carol has set a great example for girls/women to pursue careers in mathematics/engineering etc., roles that were not traditionally considered women's jobs.
Haha i just realised though i am now being sexist nominating Junaid, it's about time we women had some resident eyecandy on the show
Before seeing Junaid on the show, i did think the job should go to a woman, not to be sexist, but i think Carol has set a great example for girls/women to pursue careers in mathematics/engineering etc., roles that were not traditionally considered women's jobs.
Haha i just realised though i am now being sexist nominating Junaid, it's about time we women had some resident eyecandy on the show
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I wish the entire crew good luck!