Spoilers For Monday October 17th 2011

[James Robinson]

So, we are at the start of a new week, and might we have a new octochamp today

Nikki Roberts is one step away from being the 6TH octochamp of the series, which would be pretty impressive, with there still being 7 and a half weeks to go before the finals.

In case you've forgotten what she needs to do to get what spot, here's Thomas' list of probabilities:
http://www.c4countdown.co.uk/viewtopic. ... 3&start=14

Making his debut in DC this week, is someone who our survey says that this guy fits the bill, it's comedian/actor/Family Fortunes presenter, Les Dennis.

Following Ryan's immediate retirement last week, Rhys Benjamin will take over the Monday recaps from now on, so you can join him later for his take of events.

[Chris Davies]

GRAVITON in round 7.

[Liam Tiernan]

2nd numbers ((75+3+3)*7)+50-7

[Chris Davies]

REQUINTOS in round 12.

[Tony Atkins]

REQUINTOS in round 12.

Cooh! The only way I would have got that is if I was sitting behind Chris and looking over his shoulder like I was at S64 finals. I was pleased also to get GRAVITON and got MIDLINE as an equaller in the following round.

Shame Nikki didn't make 8, but Anne seems pretty good and all the best people get 95 in their first show. Nikki - keep practising!

[Andy Platt]

Unlucky on the octodom there, challenger was strong for a non-apto.

Took me about 28 seconds to see requintos and was tres curious to see if DC would have it, turns out they didn't.

[Rhys Benjamin]

I got SHARPIES in Round 2.

[Jack Worsley]

Nikki had a bit of an off day but Anne played really well. It looks like she's going to be tough to beat.

Got EMULATES in one of the early rounds where DC found the nine but my performance was average today.

[Richard Priest]

I'm wondering if today's contestant has been on before - http://wiki.apterous.org/Anne_Haley

I remember the name, just can't for the life of me remember what she looked like. It may explain why she seemed quite confident for a challenger.

[Rhys Benjamin]

I'm wondering if today's contestant has been on before - http://wiki.apterous.org/Anne_Haley

I remember the name, just can't for the life of me remember what she looked like. It may explain why she seemed quite confident for a challenger.

BUGGER.

[Thomas Carey]

Ouch. Nikki's now Seed 6.

Current standings:

. Name..................Wins.......Points

1 Mark Deeks............ 8........... 824
2 Graeme Cole.......... 8........... 813
3 Carl Williams.......... 8........... 708
4 Jayne Wisniewski..... 8........... 705
5 Dave Taylor........... 8............691
6 Nikki Roberts.......... 7.......... 655
7 Matt Croy............. 5............538
8 Liam Herringshaw.... 5........... 516
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9 Andrew Halliburton 4 446
10 Jon Elmer 3 349
11 Gareth Lee 3 310
12 Andy Royce 3 301
13 Russell Tompkins 2 263
14 John Symonds 2 232
15 Peter Metcalfe 2 222
16 Peter Staniland 2 221
17 Wayne Chadwick 1 133

[Rhys Benjamin]

Ouch. Nikki's now Seed 6.

Current standings:

. Name..................Wins.......Points

1 Mark Deeks............ 8........... 824
2 Graeme Cole.......... 8........... 813
3 Carl Williams.......... 8........... 708
4 Jayne Wisniewski..... 8........... 705
5 Dave Taylor........... 8............691
6 Nikki Roberts.......... 7.......... 655
7 Matt Croy............. 5............538
8 Liam Herringshaw.... 5........... 516
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Yes, I know.

[Thomas Carey]

Ouch. Nikki's now Seed 6.

Current standings:

. Name..................Wins.......Points

1 Mark Deeks............ 8........... 824
2 Graeme Cole.......... 8........... 813
3 Carl Williams.......... 8........... 708
4 Jayne Wisniewski..... 8........... 705
5 Dave Taylor........... 8............691
6 Nikki Roberts.......... 7.......... 655
7 Matt Croy............. 5............538
8 Liam Herringshaw.... 5........... 516
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Yes, I know.

Oh, didn't see that. Also, Jayne's qualified for sure. And the wiki only shows it up to 10 places. So there.

[Jack Worsley]

I'm wondering if today's contestant has been on before - http://wiki.apterous.org/Anne_Haley

I remember the name, just can't for the life of me remember what she looked like. It may explain why she seemed quite confident for a challenger.

The wiki now has two articles on people called Anne Haley so it's probably not the same person.

[Clive Brooker]

The 1998 Anne Haley was from Todmorden, originally Lynemouth. Could well have returned "home" in the intervening years. If I had to guess I'd definitely go for her being the same person.

[Mike Brown]

The 1998 Anne Haley was from Todmorden, originally Lynemouth. Could well have returned "home" in the intervening years. If I had to guess I'd definitely go for her being the same person.

Yes, seems plausible. Unfortunately, I can't recall her from last time, even though she won a few programmes. Time for an inquest!

[Rhys Benjamin]

The 1998 Anne Haley was from Todmorden, originally Lynemouth. Could well have returned "home" in the intervening years. If I had to guess I'd definitely go for her being the same person.

Yes, seems plausible. Unfortunately, I can't recall her from last time, even though she won a few programmes. Time for an inquest!

Well, I made the disambiguation page and it's usually best to go for 2 people, after all, that's what we did with Robbo until he clarified things

But I don't think so, as although Lynemouth is in close proximity to Newcastle, which is what was said, they probably would have said Lynemouth if she was from Lynemouth.

[Joyce Phillips]

Sorry that Nikki didn't make it to Octochamp but I hope she makes the finals. It would be nice to have two women there for a change. Ccongratulations Anne, though. Good to see a fellow Geordie doing well. (I don't count Dave as he's from Sunderland)

[Mike Brown]

But I don't think so, as although Lynemouth is in close proximity to Newcastle, which is what was said, they probably would have said Lynemouth if she was from Lynemouth.

But what if she came from Lynemouth, moved to Todmorden, and then went to live in Newcastle? I agree that the jury's still out, though.