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Alexander Armstrong to host Countdown?

  • 17-10-2008 2:51pm
    #1
    mike65
    Closed Accounts Posts: 88,972 ✭✭✭✭


    When I heard that he was on the shortlist I was a bit discombobulated I have to say but it looks like he has the gig. His apparent rival Jeff Stelling (yes the Jeff Stelling) declined a screen test.

    Anyway it seems like a long way from Armstrong and Miller to high tea-time number and letters.

    Mike


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  • #2
    dr.bollocko
    Moderators, Music Moderators Posts: 35,945 Mod ✭✭✭✭dr.bollocko


    My immediate thought was "Who?". Then google jumped in.
    "Oh, him..."


  • #3
    Ron DMC
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,297 ✭✭✭Ron DMC


    Maybe they're trying to send Countdown in a new comedic direction. I mean they've already got the youth on board with the young ages of the contestents these days.
    Maybe they're going to try and make Countdown 'cool' to the average teenage viewer. At least it'd bring up their grades in literacy and numeracy.

    But I've never really considered him all that funny and to be honest I think he'll be doing the show a disservice.


  • #4
    phasers
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 18,159 ✭✭✭✭phasers


    Ah but countdown is on just as most schools let out, so they're more likely to be going after the hung-over college students


  • #5
    amacachi
    Closed Accounts Posts: 23,316 ✭✭✭✭amacachi


    Can't see this working out well. I like him, but I don't think he'll suit the show.


  • #6
    KnifeWRENCH
    Closed Accounts Posts: 11,148 ✭✭✭✭KnifeWRENCH


    Whatever about replacing Des O'Connor, the real challenge will be finding someone to replace Carol


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  • #7
    Sir Digby Chicken Caesar
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 23,556 ✭✭✭✭Sir Digby Chicken Caesar


    rachel stevens would get my vote


  • #8
    AlmightyCushion
    Moderators, Education Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 35,125 Mod ✭✭✭✭AlmightyCushion


    Mordeth wrote: »
    rachel stevens would get my vote
    A topless Rachael Stevens bouncing on a small trampoline.


  • #9
    amacachi
    Closed Accounts Posts: 23,316 ✭✭✭✭amacachi


    AlmightyCushion wrote: »
    A topless Rachael Stevens bouncing on a small trampoline.

    Be hard for her to use the calculator tho.


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