Countdown

[MWG14]

Who is the new host of Countdown?

Watched it today but didn’t recognise him. Do we know him?

[bobbinwales]

Colin Murray?

[bobbinwales]

You might of heard him on 5 Live/radio 5

[MWG14]

No, never heard of him.

[MargoTester]

https://www.express.co.uk/showbiz/tv-radio/1375579/Countdown-Colin-Murray-replace-Nick-Hewer-quit-Rachel-Riley-Channel-4-video

[gingejbee]

I don't watch...but are they trying out different hosts before getting a permanent one (I'm guessing from the info listed in Radio Times)?

[barry1010]

He's often been in Dictionary Corner

[drmorgans]

Colin Murray stood in for Nick Hewer in some Countdown specials before Christmas.

[Hopkirk]

I vote for Moira Stewart to be the permanent replacement.

No idea if she would want it.

[Buenchico]

He's mainly known as a sports broadcaster, both on radio and TV:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colin_Murray

[Stickybottle]

I thought I heard Vernon Kay’s name was being thrown into the ring too?

[drmorgans]

I hope not

[Hopkirk]

The target audience wouldn't know who Vernon Kay was.

[shoota]

Who is Vernon Kay?

[Stickybottle]

Hopkirk
The target audience wouldn't know who Vernon Kay was.

Like the thread originator who didn’t know who Colin Murray was? Lol