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Magic 105.4 announced at 0730 that Alexander Armstrong is the new host. No idea if it's true!
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Re: New Host
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!
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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!
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Hope this is true - he would be a breath of fresh air.
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Great news, I think that makes it Pimms o'clock!!
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I thought it was going to be Jeff Stelling?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
Alexander Armstrong is not bad actually.
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Joseph Bolas wrote:
I thought it was going to be Jeff Stelling?
http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/tv/a132820/ ... tdown.html
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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
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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).
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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.
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All repeat after me - must be Jeff, must be Jeff, must be Jeff....................
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Ah, so Jeff turned it down. Ain't that a shame.Chris Corby wrote:Joseph Bolas wrote:
I thought it was going to be Jeff Stelling?
http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/tv/a132820/ ... tdown.html
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It will be sad to see Des and Carol leave Countdown.
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Certainly the end of an era with Carol going. Des sort of grew on me as a host, too.deanshaugh wrote:It will be sad to see Des and Carol leave Countdown.
Brilliant news about Alexander Armstrong, though, if Channel 4 confirms it.
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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.Julie T wrote:Certainly the end of an era with Carol going. Des sort of grew on me as a host, too.deanshaugh wrote:It will be sad to see Des and Carol leave Countdown.
Brilliant news about Alexander Armstrong, though, if Channel 4 confirms it.
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I'm still optimistic, and by now you all know why!
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I don't!!!!Jason Larsen wrote:I'm still optimistic, and by now you all know why!
And who's alexander armstrong?
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Alexander Armstrong is an English comedian, actor and TV presenter. Here is his Wiki Pagejeff wrote:And who's alexander armstrong?
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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!!!!Joseph Bolas wrote:Alexander Armstrong is an English comedian, actor and TV presenter. Here is his Wiki Pagejeff wrote:And who's alexander armstrong?
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pics you say?jeff wrote: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!!!!Joseph Bolas wrote:Alexander Armstrong is an English comedian, actor and TV presenter. Here is his Wiki Pagejeff wrote:And who's alexander armstrong?
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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?
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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/
http://www.mirror.co.uk/celebs/latest/2 ... -20852122/
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Who knows? I'm going to try not to think about it till the new hosts are officially announced.
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The Mirror story has been confirmed by Channel 4 Teletext. It seems Armstrong has indeed quit at the 11th hour.
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Opens the path for Drew Carey to take over, then.
Did I really just type that?
Did I really just type that?
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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.
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If it was Richard Digance I would not be watching.
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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.
Watch for a new thread very soon.
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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"!
Damian is probably thinking up a comment as I write, along the lines of "you couldn't be further from the truth"!
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John Sergeant - yes I like it - and he won't be on 'Strictly' much longer, dare I say?
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We will see.
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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.
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Ah, there you are!Damian E wrote:JS eh? Now there's a thought.
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JS standing for Jeff Stelling of course!Mike Brown wrote:Ah, there you are!Damian E wrote:JS eh? Now there's a thought.
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What about John Sessions, hes good on QI and very knowledgeableMichael Simmonds wrote:JS standing for Jeff Stelling of course!Mike Brown wrote:Ah, there you are!Damian E wrote:JS eh? Now there's a thought.
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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.
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.
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I'm not getting my hopes up. The way this is going, we'll probably end up with Jimmy Savile.Joseph Bolas wrote:What about John Sessions, hes good on QI and very knowledgeableMichael Simmonds wrote:JS standing for Jeff Stelling of course!Damian E wrote:JS eh? Now there's a thought.
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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...
I still like the idea of Jonathon Ross tho...
Who says Morris dancing ain't cool...
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Because he'll wake up one morning and realise he's on a show designed for the lobotomised and quit as soon as possible?John Bosley wrote:John Sergeant - yes I like it - and he won't be on 'Strictly' much longer, dare I say?
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Jimmy Sommerville, (Whistling) Jack Smith, or even Jerry Springer. Or maybe all 3?
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For all of your sakes, I think John Sergeant should say yes and get it over with.
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I think John Sergeant would be really good. Has he been offered the job?Jason Larsen wrote:For all of your sakes, I think John Sergeant should say yes and get it over with.
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Not sure about him myself. I would've liked Alexander Armstrong.kathleen batlle wrote:I think John Sergeant would be really good. Has he been offered the job?Jason Larsen wrote:For all of your sakes, I think John Sergeant should say yes and get it over with.
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Which is why they look forward to your talks so muchtonywarren wrote:The ladies of the various WIs I have done talks for all want a comfortable, charming and most essentially, polite host.
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I think it's time we had a black person or a female person as host - or better still, both.
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Are you a black female John?John Bosley wrote:I think it's time we had a black person or a female person as host - or better still, both.
Let's also make her a blind transsexual lesbian uniped, just to cover all bases.
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Can transsexuals be lesbians?
If I suddenly have a squirming baby on my lap it probably means that I should start paying it some attention and stop wasting my time messing around on a Countdown forum
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Now that's just being discriminatory against deaf people.Jon Corby wrote:Are you a black female John?John Bosley wrote:I think it's time we had a black person or a female person as host - or better still, both.
Let's also make her a blind transsexual lesbian uniped, just to cover all bases.
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He's Rustie Lee's agent.Jon Corby wrote:Are you a black female John?John Bosley wrote:I think it's time we had a black person or a female person as host - or better still, both.
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[quote="Jon Corby"]Are you a black female John? [img]
How did you guess?
How did you guess?
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Rustie Lee - now there's a thought. It'd sure be a laugh a minute.Jennifer Turner wrote:
He's Rustie Lee's agent.
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If he's been invited back for CoC probably not.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?
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My brother works with one. So, yes, they can.Matthew Green wrote:Can transsexuals be lesbians?
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http://www.guardian.co.uk/media/2008/no ... televisionMichael Simmonds wrote:JS standing for Jeff Stelling of course!Mike Brown wrote:Ah, there you are!Damian E wrote:JS eh? Now there's a thought.
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Get Chris Kamara on the case.
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
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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....
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We'll find out soon - it was posted in another thread that this is the last week of taping with Des and Carol.
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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.
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I found this link, which seems to confirm it.Damian E wrote:Best post you've ever made Corby.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....
If it's true, I give it a year.