I had to laugh when Jeff said 'please get more than 5' when the first set of letters went up.
And the look he gave to camera when the he asked the first guy what his 5-letter word was - classic.
I know but w*****s as a 7 would have been great I don't know if I was a contestant if i'd have been able to resist it for the points!! But w*nks was funny!
It was Rachel's face when he asked for the final vowel and then Jeff saying hope you get more than 5!!
Sorry if this has been mentioned before, but I do find it irritating the way Rachel says 'times by' rather than the correct expression 'multiply by'. I appreciate that this is a colloquialism often used by children, but an adult with a background in maths surely ought to know the proper word to use.
Sorry if this has been mentioned before, but I do find it irritating the way Rachel says 'times by' rather than the correct expression 'multiply by'. I appreciate that this is a colloquialism often used by children, but an adult with a background in maths surely ought to know the proper word to use.
Blimey you really are trying hard to find things to moan about..! Lighten up and leave lovely Rachel alone:)
Sorry if this has been mentioned before, but I do find it irritating the way Rachel says 'times by' rather than the correct expression 'multiply by'. I appreciate that this is a colloquialism often used by children, but an adult with a background in maths surely ought to know the proper word to use.
Well all I can say is that my maths professor used to say "times" and I've always used that term - it's so much more concise than multiplied by and it is in the dictionary.
"Over" is also commonly used instead of "divide" though that isn't in the dictionary.
If that last vowel had been an E we would have had a classic countdown dirty word moment!
I thought the contestant looked most uncomfortable as he saw the way the letters were going, although Rachel obviously found it very funny.
If the last vowel had actually been 'E', he could easily have put the 'S' at the beginning of the word, anyway, and avoided the nasty moment!
Sorry if this has been mentioned before, but I do find it irritating the way Rachel says 'times by' rather than the correct expression 'multiply by'. I appreciate that this is a colloquialism often used by children, but an adult with a background in maths surely ought to know the proper word to use.
Why say two words when one will suffice and means the same thing?
I loved Countdown during the Richard Whiteley and Des Lynam days, however I stopped watching when Des O'Connor took over. He is one of the most awful entertainers of all time.
I do think that Countdown is the best ever now, though! Jeff Stelling is a legend. I also think Rachel Riley is a million times better than Carol Vorderman. Long may they continue!
I agree. Des Lynam was especially good on the show IMO and just what they needed following Richard Whitely. It was a shame he quit when he did, and Des O'Conner was never the right person for the job - but I think by then Carol had firmly been positioned as the Queen of Countdown, and it would have been difficult for any host to come in and really make their mark.
I just hope Jeff sticks with it, especially with the move away from Leeds. Really though it's the ideal role for him, increasing his portfolio without affecting his day job, and I imagine few people will be on TV more this year than Jeff Stelling.
But if they axe Countdown then are they really going to find something better to replace it? The last thing we need is more repeats of A Place in the Sun...
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.... with the high left eyebrow
Jeff just made a funny comment about not downgrading Rachel for a cheaper model! Little dig at La Vorderman there?!!
If that last vowel had been an E we would have had a classic countdown dirty word moment!
We did anyway with w**ks
And the look he gave to camera when the he asked the first guy what his 5-letter word was - classic.
I know but w*****s as a 7 would have been great I don't know if I was a contestant if i'd have been able to resist it for the points!! But w*nks was funny!
It was Rachel's face when he asked for the final vowel and then Jeff saying hope you get more than 5!!
Blimey you really are trying hard to find things to moan about..! Lighten up and leave lovely Rachel alone:)
Well all I can say is that my maths professor used to say "times" and I've always used that term - it's so much more concise than multiplied by and it is in the dictionary.
"Over" is also commonly used instead of "divide" though that isn't in the dictionary.
I thought the contestant looked most uncomfortable as he saw the way the letters were going, although Rachel obviously found it very funny.
If the last vowel had actually been 'E', he could easily have put the 'S' at the beginning of the word, anyway, and avoided the nasty moment!
And Rachel looks awesome today. Again.
Spot on. Rachel gets better and better.
So glad Vorderman wouldn't take the pay cut!
Regards
I can never understand these constant comparisons.
Vorderman = Gorgeous
Riley = Gorgeous
Why can't we have them both?
Correction - Why can't I have them both?
I do think that Countdown is the best ever now, though! Jeff Stelling is a legend. I also think Rachel Riley is a million times better than Carol Vorderman. Long may they continue!
I just hope Jeff sticks with it, especially with the move away from Leeds. Really though it's the ideal role for him, increasing his portfolio without affecting his day job, and I imagine few people will be on TV more this year than Jeff Stelling.
Jeff is a good host and deserves the chance on a terrestrial show at last
Steve Davis is good on this mostly because like most of us he is not very good at getting the 7+ letter words over and over
past its sell by date now