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Carol Vorderman is a British media personality, arguably best known for appearing on the classic Channel 4 gameshow Countdown for 26 years. Mel Sykes leads Des O'Connor tributes as beloved entertainer He was such a special comedian. [10] After Blank was merged with another title, Murray left the magazine. 8 Out of 10 Cats regular Joe Lycett tweeted: The Sean Lock news has made me very sad. Bill Tidy, the cartoonist who was known for his quick artistry on shows including Countdown and Countryfile, has died at the age of 89. A year later, they became the youngest to pass it at A-level. Call for millions to take part in 'Homage of the People' to King Charles at the coronation sparks backlash Princess of Wales 'plans to go without a tiara and wear a floral headpiece for King Charles' coronation 'It makes me proud to be British': The Royal superfans who started camping out on the Mall more than a week Bank holiday treat! He also hosted Channel 4 quiz show Countdown with Carol Vorderman, with the pair bowing out together in 2008. His singing career saw him sell 16 million records and spend 117 weeks in top 10 of the charts. Colin Murray back on Fighting Talk", "A Week in Radio: Colin Murray's Coronavirus Call-In", "BBC Radio 5 live - Colin Murray's Lock Inn", "Chris Cox Everything Happens for a Reason", "Ronnie O'Sullivan to make full punditry debut live on Eurosport for UK Championship", "Colin to host Football for All awards night", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Colin_Murray&oldid=1146695432, Television presenters from Northern Ireland, People educated at Regent House Grammar School, Short description is different from Wikidata, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 26 March 2023, at 12:34. Also paying tribute was dictionary corner's Susie Dent, who said the show had lost its "patriarch and most passionate advocate". TV presenter Colin Murray is replacing Anne Robinson on Countdown until bosses find a permanent host. It began in 2012 and continues airing new episodes. Celebrity Countdown has celebrities competing on the show without the cast of 8 Out of 10 Cats and with its usual presenters. In September 2014, Countdown entered the Guinness World Records for the most series of a TV game show broadcast. Murray's contract as Countdown presenter was later extended to the end of 2024. Countdownco-presenter Carol Vorderman, who joined on the popular teatime game show for all its 23 years, was "absolutely devastated". Sean Lock: Comedian and 8 Out of 10 Cats captain dies aged 58 He later developed skin cancer, which he blamed on overexposure to the sun, but made a full recovery, allowing him to focus on pursuing a career in comedy. ', Anne-Marie Imafidon, 31, has become the first black co-presenter on the Channel 4 show, standing in for Rachel Riley on maternity leave. A comedy panel show favourite, Lock was a team captain on the series 8 Out Unseen family photos of Charles with Prince George and Princess Charlotte are From breathtaking beaches to epic waterfalls and lost valleys: Fascinating new guidebook bursting with Tearful A&E patient begs Rishi Sunak to 'pay staff fairly' after brutal 8-hour wait on first day of Saboteurs derail Russian freight train with explosives 37 miles from Ukraine and destroy power cables in Pictured: Man in his 30s stabbed to death in knife rampage outside nightclub in Cornwall which left seven Why you DON'T need to ask your in-laws' permission to propose! Anne-Marie speaks six languages and started an Oxford degree at 15, becoming one of the youngest to be awarded a master's by the university at just 20. [27] Murray expressed deep regret for the line and stated that he did not come up with it, but that it had been written on his autocue. 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Radio Personalities Personal life [ edit] Murray has been a fan of Liverpool and the Northern Ireland national team since childhood. Another part of my childhood telly viewing gone. [12] The partnership increased the listener figures to a decade high of 5.5 million. Whiteley, the host of Channel 4's daytime game show Countdown for 23 years, died in Leeds General Infirmary. The 61-year-old, from Ilkley, West Yorkshire, fell ill with pneumonia last month, but had been said to be recovering slowly. The Mail follows in Prince Harry's footsteps with a stay at a breathtaking resort on the isle of Grenada Death of Botox and fillers as Brits seek a 'natural' look: Love Island star Molly-Mae Hague inspires huge Now Leeds' own EX-PLAYERS pile in on their 'embarrassing' entitled stars who ignored young fans waiting to Leeds considering SACKING manager Javi Gracia - just 10 weeks after he replaced Jesse Marsch - as run of 'We're not your enemies!' But today I dont, and I think he might have liked it that way.. to mark the game shows 40th anniversary. The TV presenter died days after undergoing heart surgery. Jodies world is shattered, she and Adam and Des's daughters are hurting more than you could possibly imagine. They broke another record in 2009 by, aged eight, passing the University of Cambridge's advanced mathematics exam. He had been admitted to hospital just over a week ago, following a fall at his home in Buckinghamshire. We worked long hours but always laughed lots, not least because when it it was showtime he would always tell me I looked like robbers dog! "Des was the ultimate entertainer. Carol is among the 14 stars competing in Im A Celebrity All Stars in South Africa, which will also see boxer Amir Khan, former Olympian Fatima Whitbread, and ex EastEnders actor Joe Swash return to camp. Car finance with Flow Car -Configure multiple finance quotations in seconds - Manage your application entirely online - Finance a car without receiving unwanted sales calls - Get the best available rate Feed with access to over 380,000+ available vehicles nationwide for you to choose from. The TV legends agent confirmed he died peacefully in his sleep on Saturday, after suffering a fall at his home in Buckinghamshire. Murray married Carly Paradis in 2012. It began in September 2003 in the weekend late-morning slot, but from March 2004 it was moved to the weekday afternoon slot. From 2015 to 2021, Murray co-hosted Eurosport UK's coverage of competitive snooker, along with renowned players Ronnie O'Sullivan, Jimmy White and Neal Foulds: he decided to step down from this role at the end of the 2020-21 snooker season.[37]. 4 May 2021 Stephen Pover/Shutterstock Marcel Stellman and his wife Jean Marcel Stellman, creator of Channel 4's long-running gameshow Countdown, has died He loved Among those to pay tribute was writer and comedian Gyles Brandreth, who wrote on Twitter: "Des O'Connor was such a nice, nice man. Izzard tweeted: "So sorry to hear this. 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At present, Carol is a regular face on This Morning and often acts as a stand in for Lorraine Kelly on her ITV daytime. EXCLUSIVE Home win! Something went wrong, please try again later. These years I will never forget and nor will I forget him. 2023 BBC. Bill Tidy, the cartoonist who was known for his quick artistry on shows including Countdown and Countryfile, has died at the age of 89. He was one of the UK's best-known television personalities. Following her Countdown days, Carol fronted ITVs Loose Women for two years between 2011 and 2013 before going on to become an occasional presenter. "These years I will never forget and nor will I forget him. TV presenter Anne Robinson is to be the new host of Countdown, Channel 4 have confirmed. Comedian David Baddiel called Sean Lock was one of the funniest men I ever knew,while Bill Bailey said he "was a true original, a wonderful comic". Born and raised in Dundonald, east of Belfast, Murray first trained and worked as a news journalist. Vorderman added Stellman had had "a great life well lived" and recalled "many very happy decades together". Marcel Stellman, creator of daytime TV classic Countdown, dies I'm privileged to have known him, to have been so close to him and to have been supported and loved by him. In a tweet he wrote: "Des O'Connor was such a nice, nice man. The ultimate professional, an impeccable entertainer, skilful, stylish, self-deprecating, fun to be with, lovely to know. ?? Jason Manford, who was a team captain on 8 Out of 10 Cats from 2007 until 2010, said he had texted the comedian only a few weeks prior to his death. Former Countdown star Carol Vorderman, who appeared on the show for 26 years from 1982 until 2008, was among those paying tribute, crediting Stellman with making Countdown a "juggernaut". The statement read: It is with great sorrow that I confirm that Des OConnor passed away yesterday. His departure from Fighting Talk was the result of a controversy after he joked on the programme about being able to "turn" Claire Balding. WebMurray's contract as Countdown presenter was later extended to the end of 2024. [7][15] He was inevitably compared with the late holder of the slot, John Peel; Murray stated "What I like is that it's always represented honesty, and never been influenced by what's supposed to be cool at the time. Stellman was born in Belgium in 1925 and worked as a producer and international manager at Decca Records from the mid-1950s up to 1989. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. "One of the best. 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He adored his family - they were everything to him.". ", Red Dwarf star Danny added: "RIP Des O'Connor. 20092013: Departure from Radio 1, move to 5 Live and television career, 20132016: Departure from 5 Live and move to Talksport, 2016present: Departure from Talksport and return to 5 Live, "Countdown host Colin Murray 'splits from wife Carly Paradis after 11 years of marriage', "Colin Murray quits TalkSport after News Corp buyout", "Quest becomes new home of EFL highlights", "Interview: Colin Murray, BBC Radio One presenter", "Colin Murray: The pop picker who got serious", "Biographies Colin Murray Presenter, Radio 1 and 5 Live", "Colin Murray takes over Fighting Talk on Five Live", "Murray to join Barnes on Five's new-look football line-up", "Swine flu forces Colin Murray to miss the kick-off of his radio football show", "Colin Murray will present Match of the Day 2", "Jim Rosenthal to front Channel 5 football coverage", "UKTV gets its digits on Sudoku obsession", "Colin Murray quits after Claire Balding comment", "Colin Murray on Clare Balding: 'The second I said it I knew it was too much', "BBC apologises over Clare Balding lesbian 'cure' joke on Radio 5 Live", "Colin Murray hosts 2015 BDO World Darts Championship", "Rupert Murdoch's News Corp buys TalkSport owner in 220m deal", "BBC "It'll never work." "[20] Murray is also the Irish Football Association's Football for All ambassador.[39]. The show had features such as top talking points from 10am to 10:30am, "Murray Meets.." with a 30-minute interview from 11am to 11:30am, a phone-in from 12pm to 12:30pm and the Sports Brief from 12:30pm to 1pm. Cookery's ultimate hellraiser dead at 46: British Masterchef host Jock Zonfrillo lost his virginity at 12, 'A waste of licence payers' money!' Countdown presenter She wrote on Twitter: Sean was a comedic giant and one of the kindest men. His other TV appearances include The Morecambe and Wise Show, Would I Lie To You? Despite a popular and successful run with Talksport, Murray announced he would be leaving the station with his final show being on 2 September 2016. 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Susie Dent, who worked alongside Sean Lock on 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown, wrote on Twitter: I wish I had the words to describe the exceptional man that was Sean Lock. [6] Kicking Off saw an increase in listeners after its first year of almost 20 per cent, according to 5 September 2011 figures. The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. Des Lynam Awards with Edith Bowman. [26] At the end of the 2013 season, Colin Murray announced he was leaving BBC Radio 5 Live to host a new mid-morning show from 10am to 1pm on its commercial rival Talksport, replacing Richard Keys and Andy Gray, and therefore he would be leaving his Kicking Off show and Fighting Talk. Anne-Marie, 31, has become the first black co-presenter on the Channel 4 show, standing in for Rachel Riley on maternity leave. countdown presenter# Crossword Clue | Wordplays.com and Harry Hill's Alien Fun Capsule. On 22 January 2013 it was announced that Murray would be replaced as presenter of Match of the Day 2 by Mark Chapman, the change commencing at the end of the 201213 season. Part of the Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday & Metro Media Group. They think maths is a difficult concept and it just becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy,' he said. You may want to read Twitters cookie policy, external and privacy policy, external before accepting. [10], By 2002, Murray's work in radio and television earned him an audition as one of six co-presenters of Channel 4's new national breakfast television show, RI:SE. Read about our approach to external linking. He loved being on stage - entertaining a live audience. A lovely man". In 2007, there was a year-on-year increase in listeners to the slot of 160,000. Countdown host Colin Murray has been confirmed as the new permanent presenter of Countdown. The presenter went on to host a number of other shows including quiz show Take Your Pick, An Audience with Des OConnor and Today with Des and Mel. "He died at home from cancer, surrounded by his family.". [5] He was educated at the Regent House Grammar School in Newtownards, and later at Dundonald High School, leaving after GCSEs. 'Because they were rewarded, they never saw what they were doing as studying it was like they were pursuing their passion, whether it be in maths, musical instruments or sports.'. [18] With Murray having taken a self-imposed two months of holiday from work before starting at 5 Live, the 5 Live shows had to start without him while he recovered from a bout of H1N1 swine flu. [3], Murray was born in 1977 in the Ulster Hospital in Dundonald, a suburb of East Belfast, Northern Ireland, and grew up in Dundonald's Ballybeen estate. Television presenter and journalist Richard Whiteley has died just days after undergoing heart [14], That year Murray left the Radio 1 Colin and Edith show to start The Colin Murray Show, a new music show on the same station beginning in September, showcasing new and alternative music in the Mondays-to-Thursdays 10pm midnight slot, with Bowman remaining in the lunchtime slot. Marcel Stellman: Countdown creator dies aged 96 - BBC News Carol Vorderman is a British media personality, arguably best known for appearing on the classic Channel 4 gameshow Countdown for 26 years. The veteran entertainer - best known as a chat show host and presenter of Channel 4's Countdown - had enjoyed six decades in the world of entertainment, and made a name for himself on both sides of the Atlantic. They separated in 2022.[1]. Top Gear presenter Paddy McGuinness tweeted: "Such sad news. Whiteley died in 2005 and has since been followed in the position of host by a number of famous faces including Des Lynam, Des O'Connor, Jeff Stelling and most recently Nick Hewer. The pair's working relationship was close, and when she left the show after contract negotiations turned sour Stellman expressed his "upset". This was followed by a television debut in 2002 as one of six co-presenters on Channel 4's short-lived morning show RI:SE. Holidays [7], By 2003 Murray had teamed up with Edith Bowman (his former co-hostess from RI:SE) to work together on Radio 1, presenting their own Colin and Edith show. 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Des agent and friend Pat Lake-Smith released a statement confirming the news of his death on Sunday. Carol Vorderman was the first host of the numbers and letters corner on Countdown, Richard Whiteley was a popular host on Countdown but died in 2005, The secret mine that hid the Nazis' stolen treasure. 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In 2006, he moved shows on Radio 1, departing Colin and Edith to front the late-night weekday evening music vehicle, The Colin Murray Show.

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