Countdown

[Euphemia]

It has been announced that Nick Hewer (The Apprentice) will replace Jeff Stelling at Countdown host as from January 2012.

[Old_Geezer]

Oh. Surely one doesn't watch it for the host anyway. True they have to do a reasonable job so it doesn't send everyone to sleep, but the real reason to watch is Rachel (or before her, Carol).

[Euphemia]

That is not my reason for watching!!

[Old_Geezer]

:-D
You have my sympathy. For you Jeff / Nick it is then.

[Euphemia]

Nick Hewer doesn't seem to be an obvious candidate. It will be interesting to see how he fits in.

[albaqwerty]

I read in a paper (the Daily Recrod) that we was chosen for his 'dry wit'. Filming starts soon, but I guess we'll have to wait and see what January brings.

[gsr600]

Then Sun Says it could be Jimmy Carr, God help us all, I was a regular viewer until Richard passed on - can't say i liked ANY replacements apart from The female Rachel Riley sort of

[Robinia]

Yes I read that earlier! I like him, I'll start watching it again :o)

[hellywelly4]

I stopped watching when Jeff Stelling took over, just didn't like his manner.

[Philtaz]

Never really watched The Apprentice however from the few fleeting glances that I have it seemed as though Mr Hewer had undergone a personality bypass procedure, though I could be proved wrong.

[daisya]

I wondered why this chap was picked, not that I've seen him "in action" so not sure what he's like but I thought someone with a more prominent profile might have got the job. Must say I shall be sad to see Jeff go after I didn't like him at first I found he was just right for the job IMO as time went on .

[Frank97]

I certainly prefered Jeff to the previous two Des's. Don't know this new chap at all, perhaps that's why he got the job, being less well known I assume he'd be cheaper to employ.

[Maydup]

Mr Hewer will be great for this (slightly dull) programme. His has a gentle but dry sense of humour and isn't bigger than the programme in the way that the more recent presenters have tended to be.

[Baldric]

I did hear that Jo Bland was a possible for the job.
Would have resigned as a viewer if she'd got it.

[DSJ]

You don't mean Jo Brand, do you? If so, I would have resigned also!

[Euphemia]

I agree with Maidup. I think we might just enjoy Nick Hewer's sense of humour.