andyh1884 Posted 26 November 2008 Posted 26 November 2008 Couldn't see this posted anywhere else. Stelling joins Countdown Sky Sports host Jeff Stelling is to become the next presenter of Channel 4 quiz show Countdown. Stelling, the host of Soccer Saturday, is known for his extensive knowledge of match day football statistics. The news ends months of speculation over a replacement for Des O'Connor, who announced his departure in July. Stelling will be joined by maths graduate Rachel Riley. She replaces Carol Vorderman, who recently recorded her final edition of the show. "I am delighted to be hosting Countdown and follow in the footsteps of such great broadcasters as Richard Whiteley, Des Lynam and Des O'Connor, " said Stelling, who has been named Sports Broadcaster of the Year for the last three years. Sky said Stelling's new role would not affect his commitments to Soccer Saturday or its live football coverage. 'Cool job' Stelling and Riley will front the new series of the show when it returns to TV screens in January. Riley, who recently left Oxford University, beat 1,000 applicants to land the co-host role. "There's only one cool maths job around and I was lucky enough to get it so I'm absolutely thrilled," the 22-year-old said. Countdown was the first programme to be broadcast when Channel 4 launched in November 1982. The show was originally fronted by the late Richard Whiteley and Vorderman, who spent 26 years on the show. Des Lynam took over as host following Whiteley's death in 2005. The popular host had been suffering with pneumonia. O'Connor replaced Lynam in 2006. "I feel certain that our much-loved words and numbers game will go from strength to strength," said Helen Warner, head of Channel 4 daytime, of the new line-up. Glad to see he's still gonna be doing Soccer Saturday, wouldn't be the same without him
Father Ted Posted 26 November 2008 Posted 26 November 2008 Couldn't see this posted anywhere else.Stelling joins Countdown Sky Sports host Jeff Stelling is to become the next presenter of Channel 4 quiz show Countdown. Stelling, the host of Soccer Saturday, is known for his extensive knowledge of match day football statistics. The news ends months of speculation over a replacement for Des O'Connor, who announced his departure in July. Stelling will be joined by maths graduate Rachel Riley. She replaces Carol Vorderman, who recently recorded her final edition of the show. "I am delighted to be hosting Countdown and follow in the footsteps of such great broadcasters as Richard Whiteley, Des Lynam and Des O'Connor, " said Stelling, who has been named Sports Broadcaster of the Year for the last three years. Sky said Stelling's new role would not affect his commitments to Soccer Saturday or its live football coverage. 'Cool job' Stelling and Riley will front the new series of the show when it returns to TV screens in January. Riley, who recently left Oxford University, beat 1,000 applicants to land the co-host role. "There's only one cool maths job around and I was lucky enough to get it so I'm absolutely thrilled," the 22-year-old said. Countdown was the first programme to be broadcast when Channel 4 launched in November 1982. The show was originally fronted by the late Richard Whiteley and Vorderman, who spent 26 years on the show. Des Lynam took over as host following Whiteley's death in 2005. The popular host had been suffering with pneumonia. O'Connor replaced Lynam in 2006. "I feel certain that our much-loved words and numbers game will go from strength to strength," said Helen Warner, head of Channel 4 daytime, of the new line-up. Glad to see he's still gonna be doing Soccer Saturday, wouldn't be the same without him Didn't know that. Great news tbh, Jeff is a legend!
Zingari Posted 26 November 2008 Posted 26 November 2008 does it entitle him to sh*g carol vorderman ? if not i wouldn't be interested in the job
Libertine Posted 26 November 2008 Posted 26 November 2008 does it entitle him to sh*g carol vorderman ? if not i wouldn't be interested in the job Well, no, seeing as she's not on the show anymore.
Zingari Posted 26 November 2008 Posted 26 November 2008 Well, no, seeing as she's not on the show anymore. i was thinking of it as a parting gift
eye666 Posted 26 November 2008 Posted 26 November 2008 Now all Countdown needs is four former footballers shouting at random intervals for comedy effect a la Soccer Saturday.
NewquayFox Posted 26 November 2008 Posted 26 November 2008 Will he have that feckin James Brown toy with him ? Carol Vorderman actually looks better now than when the show started, i certainly would. ;0)
Corky Posted 26 November 2008 Posted 26 November 2008 Now all Countdown needs is four former footballers shouting at random intervals for comedy effect a la Soccer Saturday. Paul Merson in Dictionary Corner
Tilley Posted 27 November 2008 Posted 27 November 2008 Good news for Jeff, it doesn't effect me in any way, shape or form, as I have never watched Countdown.
Ultra Posted 30 November 2008 Posted 30 November 2008 Will he have that feckin James Brown toy with him ? Doubt it. James Brown (the footballer) is crocked and won't play again this season.
The Stig Posted 1 December 2008 Posted 1 December 2008 Countdown has gained a viewer. I shall be watching.
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