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Goodness, it might be from the Daily Mail, but it seems genuine:
Jeff Stelling is to RESIGN from Countdown at the end of Series 65.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/ar ... ds-newsxml
Jeff Stelling is to RESIGN from Countdown at the end of Series 65.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/ar ... ds-newsxml
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omg. Merry-go-round, Episode 4 now on the cards.
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Yeah just got notified of this by Crispy from Twitter. There's no hint from @C4Countdown but like you say, even if it is the Daily Mail, it looks genuine.
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Can I have chips with mine?
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Phew, for one moment I thought Jeff Clayton had quit Countdown! Luckily it's only Jeff Stelling.
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Jeff Clayton's last name isn't Stelling.Charlie Reams wrote:Phew, for one moment I thought Jeff Clayton had quit Countdown! Luckily it's only Jeff Stelling.
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Gutted.
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Kind of inevitable though especially after his workload increased with the whole Andy Gray and Richard Keys saga. Let's just blame this whole fucking thing on Sian Massey the stupid bitch. Did you see her trying to referee the Women's FA Cup final? What a joke.
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I'm gutted. I really like Jeff. I do hope we don't go for another 'entertainment' specialist like Deso!
My votes would go to Bill Turnbull or perhaps Chris Hollins.
My votes would go to Bill Turnbull or perhaps Chris Hollins.
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Given Chris Hollins has refused to relocate to Manchester with Breakfast not sure he'd be the most obvious candidate to start working (albeit irregularly) 3 miles down the road
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my choices as a replacement are:
1) Jo Brand
2) Tim Vine
3) Dr Phill (thats Hammond not that touchy feely twat from America)
4) Terry Wogan
5) Ken Bruce
6) Clive Anderson
1) Jo Brand
2) Tim Vine
3) Dr Phill (thats Hammond not that touchy feely twat from America)
4) Terry Wogan
5) Ken Bruce
6) Clive Anderson
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OMG gutted by this news. Jeff has been a brilliant host and has contributed to the show becoming compulsive viewing imo. As for a replacement I hope its someone who really loves the show. Someone personable who can put contestants at their ease. Hope its not Alexander Armstrong. He's mildly entertaining with Ben Miller but very dull on Pointless (mind you that programme format doesnt help). My money would be on Aled Jones.
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From that list above I think Ken Bruce is a great shout. He's got plenty experience of the show as a guest in DC, he's an experienced live broadcaster with a comforting persona/voice. He's smart and very quick witted. Not sure if he has much/any telly experience but he'd have no problems balancing his radio show with Countdown (broadcasts from Manchester on the days he's appearing in DC).
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I agree Ken would be a good host, but broadcasting his radio show from Manchester for one (or at most two) days a year when he's in DC is a very different proposition from the 45 days a year he'd need to accommodate Countdown into his schedule. I'm absolutely positive this is a non-starter.Ross Allatt wrote:From that list above I think Ken Bruce is a great shout. He's got plenty experience of the show as a guest in DC, he's an experienced live broadcaster with a comforting persona/voice. He's smart and very quick witted. Not sure if he has much/any telly experience but he'd have no problems balancing his radio show with Countdown (broadcasts from Manchester on the days he's appearing in DC).
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If the next presenter is someone of average height and build, they might have to cut 5 minutes off the transmission.
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lolAdam Gillard wrote:If the next presenter is someone of average height and build, they might have to cut 5 minutes off the transmission.
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Apparently Stephen Fry has an inability to say no to work so they should ask him.
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Although I pretty much think you're right about this, it might not be completely out of the question. Mark & Lard did their Radio 1 show from Manchester full-time for many years and were very rarely alongside the rest of the DJs in London.Phil Reynolds wrote:I agree Ken would be a good host, but broadcasting his radio show from Manchester for one (or at most two) days a year when he's in DC is a very different proposition from the 45 days a year he'd need to accommodate Countdown into his schedule. I'm absolutely positive this is a non-starter.
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He lives in Oxfordshire with a large family. Not likely to uproot them.JimBentley wrote:Although I pretty much think you're right about this, it might not be completely out of the question. Mark & Lard did their Radio 1 show from Manchester full-time for many years and were very rarely alongside the rest of the DJs in London.Phil Reynolds wrote:I agree Ken would be a good host, but broadcasting his radio show from Manchester for one (or at most two) days a year when he's in DC is a very different proposition from the 45 days a year he'd need to accommodate Countdown into his schedule. I'm absolutely positive this is a non-starter.
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No, not again. He's only quitting once - the same event has been reported several times.
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Paddy Power (amongst one or two others) already have a market on this. Rory Bremner is favourite at 4.00, with Aled Jones and Brandreth next at 5.00. Looking down the list it's clearly just a load of bollocks (Stephen Fry at 17? Really?), but shall be interesting to see what the markets throw up once a bit more is known.
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Sloblock, surely.Michael Wallace wrote:Looking down the list it's clearly just a load of bollocks (Stephen Fry at 17? Really?)
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Should be someone a bit old and not too bright - like Titchmarsh.
How does this affect Rachel? Surely not .......
How does this affect Rachel? Surely not .......
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Here is a list of replacements:
Aled Jones
Alexander Armstrong
Eamonn Holmes
Gordon Burns
Paul Merton
Rory Bremner
Out of these I would probably go for Alexander Armstrong but I don't think he will do it as he turned down the role before and he now presents Pointless which is in an early evening slot. Aled Jones would be my second choice. He does do presenting with Songs Of Praise and Escape To The Country but Countdown is a totally different programme. I don't think Eamonn Holmes will do it as he presents Sky's breakfast programme but he has been linked to presenting Countdown before. I have seen Gordon Burns's name been linked on the internet this morning as he is leaving North West Tonight in September and obviously works in Manchester so he could be the man to take over. Paul Merton has been linked before but would not be my own personal choice and again Rory Bremner has been linked before but he would not be my personal choice either.
I have been reading on a newspaper website that viewing figures are down to 600,000. I wonder if Channel 4 will let Coundown continue or will they finish it?
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Aled Jones
Alexander Armstrong
Eamonn Holmes
Gordon Burns
Paul Merton
Rory Bremner
Out of these I would probably go for Alexander Armstrong but I don't think he will do it as he turned down the role before and he now presents Pointless which is in an early evening slot. Aled Jones would be my second choice. He does do presenting with Songs Of Praise and Escape To The Country but Countdown is a totally different programme. I don't think Eamonn Holmes will do it as he presents Sky's breakfast programme but he has been linked to presenting Countdown before. I have seen Gordon Burns's name been linked on the internet this morning as he is leaving North West Tonight in September and obviously works in Manchester so he could be the man to take over. Paul Merton has been linked before but would not be my own personal choice and again Rory Bremner has been linked before but he would not be my personal choice either.
I have been reading on a newspaper website that viewing figures are down to 600,000. I wonder if Channel 4 will let Coundown continue or will they finish it?
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Perhaps it is time to look to having a woman.
Dare I say, Carol Vorderman! -- or the Gabby football expert ... perhaps Ann Widdy ?
Dare I say, Carol Vorderman! -- or the Gabby football expert ... perhaps Ann Widdy ?
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With many it's a matter of taste. As far as Eamonn Holmes concerned he's just an arsehole, so I wouldn't imagine they'd let him do it.Nicholas Randall wrote:Here is a list of replacements:
Aled Jones
Alexander Armstrong
Eamonn Holmes
Gordon Burns
Paul Merton
Rory Bremner
Out of these I would probably go for Alexander Armstrong but I don't think he will do it as he turned down the role before and he now presents Pointless which is in an early evening slot. Aled Jones would be my second choice. He does do presenting with Songs Of Praise and Escape To The Country but Countdown is a totally different programme. I don't think Eamonn Holmes will do it as he presents Sky's breakfast programme but he has been linked to presenting Countdown before. I have seen Gordon Burns's name been linked on the internet this morning as he is leaving North West Tonight in September and obviously works in Manchester so he could be the man to take over. Paul Merton has been linked before but would not be my own personal choice and again Rory Bremner has been linked before but he would not be my personal choice either.
I have been reading on a newspaper website that viewing figures are down to 600,000. I wonder if Channel 4 will let Coundown continue or will they finish it?
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Richard Madeley got a good press when he stood in for Chris Evans on Radio 2, and I don't suppose he's got too many other commitments. I would think he'd tick most of the boxes, even to the extent of providing the occasional Whiteley-ism.
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Slash isn't doing much these days.
Feel free to improve this.
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http://www.oddschecker.com/specials/oth ... ost/winner
Not a lot of consensus among the bookies, but Stan James 20/1 about Bremner looks a bit punchy
Not a lot of consensus among the bookies, but Stan James 20/1 about Bremner looks a bit punchy
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Very sad news - i have enjoyed the rapport between him and Rachel
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Your enjoyment doesn't make me sad at all.Tracey Lilly wrote:Very sad news - i have enjoyed the rapport between him and Rachel
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I don't mind doing it.
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That's no way to talk about Tracey.Gavin Chipper wrote:I don't mind doing it.
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Yes it is.Matt Morrison wrote:That's no way to talk about Tracey.Gavin Chipper wrote:I don't mind doing it.
Edit: Sorry, thought you meant Tracey Mills.
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Rory Bremner would be good. Can't imagine them going with Gyles, viewing figures would plummet.
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I hear Cheryl Cole has a bit more time on her hands than she expected.
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Really sad news. I think Jeff is probably the best presenter we've had. Whoever is chosen as a replacement is going to have a lot to live up to.
Not much point commenting on a replacement yet. I'm only just coming out of my state of denial over Jeff's departure.
Not much point commenting on a replacement yet. I'm only just coming out of my state of denial over Jeff's departure.
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Ah. Oh well. Whatever. He's weird anyway!! Why, you say? Well, I'll tell you why!...when I've thought about it.........But still, its not really such a big deal - firstly, it's just gossip, not nessacerily true. Secondly, the people who decide who to present Countdown won't just let someone like Mr Bean present it will they?!?!?!! Although it would be incredibly funny if it was the mr bean version of countdown - just imagine it; way more fun!!James Robinson wrote:Jeff Stelling is to RESIGN from Countdown at the end of Series 65.
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Erm, you've thought about it, Sophie. CLEARLY NOT!!!Soph K wrote:when I've thought about it.........But still, its not really such a big deal - firstly, it's just gossip, not nessacerily true.James Robinson wrote:Jeff Stelling is to RESIGN from Countdown at the end of Series 65.
And it's nowhere near gossip if Jeff himself says it to be true.....
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oh whatever!!!! anyway why do you like jeff so much?? hes just...jeff!James Robinson wrote:Erm, you've thought about it, Sophie. CLEARLY NOT!!!Soph K wrote:when I've thought about it.........But still, its not really such a big deal - firstly, it's just gossip, not nessacerily true.James Robinson wrote:Jeff Stelling is to RESIGN from Countdown at the end of Series 65.
And it's nowhere near gossip if Jeff himself says it to be true.....
BTW.....jeff is weird because (basically improvements for countdown - jeff never makes it cool!!!!):
1) His jokes are always groaned at - we need someone who tells better jokes anyway!
2) His name is boring. It should be something like Kyle Lococla...much more fun to say!
3) He is boring - he just says "Start the clock"; it would be better to say, "I demand that the cool countdown clock starts to go tick tock!" (Woah i didnt actually mean that to rhyme...that phrase should be in a hollywood star poet's poem!)
4) At the end of countdown, Rachel should share some secretive fashion secret top tips for soon-to-be top model girls, especially for girls whose second name begins with K. Guess who??!
SO I THINK YOU'LL FIND THAT JEFF STELLING IS WEIRD!
One Direction are my life. <3
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"The reason for life is to find out who you are"
"It always seems impossible until it's done"
Love loads of celebs to be honest... Might marry Nicky Maccy
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I genuinely can't decide if 2) or 3) is better.Soph K wrote:1) His jokes are always groaned at - we need someone who tells better jokes anyway!
2) His name is boring. It should be something like Kyle Lococla...much more fun to say!
3) He is boring - he just says "Start the clock"; it would be better to say, "I demand that the cool countdown clock starts to go tick tock!" (Woah i didnt actually mean that to rhyme...that phrase should be in a hollywood star poet's poem!)
4) At the end of countdown, Rachel should share some secretive fashion secret top tips for soon-to-be top model girls, especially for girls whose second name begins with K. Guess who??!
SO I THINK YOU'LL FIND THAT JEFF STELLING IS WEIRD!
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**smiles**Michael Wallace wrote:I genuinely can't decide if 2) or 3) is better.Soph K wrote:1) His jokes are always groaned at - we need someone who tells better jokes anyway!
2) His name is boring. It should be something like Kyle Lococla...much more fun to say!
3) He is boring - he just says "Start the clock"; it would be better to say, "I demand that the cool countdown clock starts to go tick tock!" (Woah i didnt actually mean that to rhyme...that phrase should be in a hollywood star poet's poem!)
4) At the end of countdown, Rachel should share some secretive fashion secret top tips for soon-to-be top model girls, especially for girls whose second name begins with K. Guess who??!
SO I THINK YOU'LL FIND THAT JEFF STELLING IS WEIRD!
Edit: **smiles like a cool, fashionable, half angel, half devil, because devils are cool and angels are good**
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the only other hosts who could live upto Jeff Stelling?
either Bill Turnbull, Clive Anderson or Rory bremner
but please not Aled Jones!
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Why have people mentioned Bill Turnbull? I only know him as some non-entity on the BBC breakfast programme. Does he have any other claim to fame?
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I love Bill Turnbull. I wake up with him most mornings.Gavin Chipper wrote:Why have people mentioned Bill Turnbull? I only know him as some non-entity on the BBC breakfast programme. Does he have any other claim to fame?
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Bill Turnbull is very good on Breakfast. He's not dissimilar to Jeff stelling in some ways. He would do a good job on Countdown, but he's clearly far too busy.
I've come up with three ideas for new hosts: John Inverdale, Colin Murray and Nick Hancock. Colin Murray would probably be too busy and I'm not sure how popular John Inverdale is with others. I'm probably unduly swayed by having been on the show with him and found him to be the nicest DC guest. I don't think Nick Hancock's up to much, though, and I thought he was very good on Duel and that other "guess the wage" show.
I've come up with three ideas for new hosts: John Inverdale, Colin Murray and Nick Hancock. Colin Murray would probably be too busy and I'm not sure how popular John Inverdale is with others. I'm probably unduly swayed by having been on the show with him and found him to be the nicest DC guest. I don't think Nick Hancock's up to much, though, and I thought he was very good on Duel and that other "guess the wage" show.
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I have to say I don't really pay that much attention to breakfast when I have it on but I can sort of see how he is a bit similar to Jeff Stelling. But I've always considered Bill and Charlie Stayt to be interchangeable.Martin Bishop wrote:Bill Turnbull is very good on Breakfast. He's not dissimilar to Jeff stelling in some ways. He would do a good job on Countdown, but he's clearly far too busy.
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Substitute "Sky Sports" for "the BBC breakfast programme" and that was exactly the reaction of most Countdown viewers to the announcement that Jeff Stelling was taking over.Gavin Chipper wrote:Why have people mentioned Bill Turnbull? I only know him as some non-entity on the BBC breakfast programme. Does he have any other claim to fame?
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It's a shame to hear that Jeff is leaving, personally I have really enjoyed his time in the chair.
As for a replacement - I'd just love to see Dave Gorman take the reins.
As for a replacement - I'd just love to see Dave Gorman take the reins.
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Personally I hope who ever ends up doing it ensures the show flops and that Rachel has to resort to doing porn.
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What does everyone think of this idea? Instead of having the guest in dictionary corner have a different guest host every week a la Have I Got News For You.
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Mark James wrote:Personally I hope who ever ends up doing it ensures the show flops and that Rachel has to resort to doing porn.
I think it's...Mark James wrote:What does everyone think of this idea?
oh I see. Yes, this is a good idea. An amazing one. It'd be awesome to watch, if just for a series, not that I could ever see it happening.Mark James wrote:Instead of having the guest in dictionary corner have a different guest host every week a la Have I Got News For You.
I imagine it'd be a nightmare to organise, but you'd also think it would be a surefire way to reinject some interest in the programme.
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I'd thought about this, but it doesn't really make sense to me. It works on HIGNFY because the presenter is basically part of the entertainment, whereas on Countdown the presenter is primarily there just to be a bit of lubricant between rounds. It would seem really weird to have a different host every week when most of what they have to say is "let's start the clock" and "anything else from dictionary corner?".Matt Morrison wrote:Mark James wrote:Personally I hope who ever ends up doing it ensures the show flops and that Rachel has to resort to doing porn.I think it's...Mark James wrote:What does everyone think of this idea?
oh I see. Yes, this is a good idea. An amazing one. It'd be awesome to watch, if just for a series, not that I could ever see it happening.Mark James wrote:Instead of having the guest in dictionary corner have a different guest host every week a la Have I Got News For You.
I imagine it'd be a nightmare to organise, but you'd also think it would be a surefire way to reinject some interest in the programme.
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True, hadn't thought of that. The format would have to change - the presenter would be DC at the same time. This would be quite different to the current setup (both physically and, er, programmatically?!) but would work I reckon. Plus killing two celebrities with one seat ought to make the whole thing more achievable in terms of booking availability and booking costs.Michael Wallace wrote:I'd thought about this, but it doesn't really make sense to me. It works on HIGNFY because the presenter is basically part of the entertainment, whereas on Countdown the presenter is primarily there just to be a bit of lubricant between rounds. It would seem really weird to have a different host every week when most of what they have to say is "let's start the clock" and "anything else from dictionary corner?".Matt Morrison wrote:oh I see. Yes, this is a good idea. An amazing one. It'd be awesome to watch, if just for a series, not that I could ever see it happening.Mark James wrote:Instead of having the guest in dictionary corner have a different guest host every week a la Have I Got News For You.
I imagine it'd be a nightmare to organise, but you'd also think it would be a surefire way to reinject some interest in the programme.
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I like this idea and if it could at all be possible at working then it should be tried. Like above, do it so that there is just the one celeb presenting and in DC and depending on who the celeb is they can do it in their own style.
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Can't say I'm keen. I think it would probably be O.K. for Specials, but otherwise I can't see it working very well. For me, there's probably only a few of the guests I'd like to see in the host's chair and I suspect it would also be a pain in the fundament for the production team. After all, the host does glue the show together and, unlike HIGNFY, it's not just a case of reading an autocue - and that show also takes ages to record, as you're no doubt all aware.Mark James wrote:What does everyone think of this idea? Instead of having the guest in dictionary corner have a different guest host every week a la Have I Got News For You.
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Well that's one person out of the running then!
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