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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.

Do you have anything to tell us Damo?

Nothing at all Jon. Not my place.

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.

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...?

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?

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.

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.)

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.

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.

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?

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

Ah, cheers mate. Just got your 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...?

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

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

Has anyone suggested John Inverdale as new host?

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

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.

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

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.

John Inverdale would be a great host!

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.

Love the Murdoch theory!

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

We'll see about that very soon!

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.

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.

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.

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.

Meanwhile in Worksop...

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

who?

Where is this damn announcement?

Hahaha.

Patience

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

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.

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.............

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.

I'm with Chris Corby on this!

Damian E wrote:It'll be soon.

And what's your definition of 'soon'?

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!

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!

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

DAMIAN!!! Cheers!

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

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

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

Very good! Now everybody smile!

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

"The new host of Countdown is..."

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.

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

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."

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???

Haha - never realised the timings.

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

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

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

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

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?)

The wait is over kids!

Have a look on The Sun website

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

Is there a link. Cant seem to find it

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

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

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

Where are the pictures of Rachel?

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.