New Countdown Presenter – Betting Odds Latest
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The contest to become the new presenter of Countdown continues apace. Since dear old Richard Whiteley died, the competition has become white hot, with names dropping in and out of focus in a most unexpected way.
Sure, there are favourites, but there has still been no definitive announcement. And that means that the betting is still on. Let’s take another look at the betting odds of some of the contenders for the title of new Countdown presenter, brought to you by hecklerspray and Betfair.com…
Des Lynam – Des is clear favourite for the post. He’s a very obvious
choice – women of a certain age would throw themselves at him in a
jiffy, and he’s got that ironic studenty vibe going on as well. But
when Whiteley would flirt with Vorderman, he’d do it in a slightly
drunk-vicar way. Lynam’s raw animal sexuality might be off-putting to
people eating their tea during the show. And also, if he’s such a
strong favourite, why are other people still getting auditions? Current
odds – 12/35
Noel Edmonds – Noel’s put himself firmly in the running for the role
of new Countdown presenter, and has been auditioning hard for the role.
But if he got the gig, it’d be an abomination. Crazy old Noel in his
stupid jumper and his stupid beard trying to gunge Richard Stilgoe and
playing unfunny self-indulgent gags on his showbiz friends? No thanks. And all
his anecdotes would be about flying around in his helicopter and that
rubbish Mr Blobby theme park that fell on it’s arse all those years
ago. He’ll probably get the bloody job as well, you know. Current odds -
14/5
Tom O’Connor – There are unusually short odds for "TV presenter,
comedian, corporate entertainer and golfer" Tom O’Connor. His name has
avoided the headlines, but we actually think he’d be pretty great. He’s
amiable, charming, and he tells piss-weak jokes. Sounds perfect. He’s
been a bit quiet since Crosswits ended, only appearing as a priest in
Doctors. Current odds – 8/1
Richie Benaud – This is obviously wishful thinking by people sad
that Richie won’t be on Channel 4 anymore. Even though he’s going to be
talking about cricket in Australia for another three years, his name
remains in the frame. He seems able to talk eloquently about cricket,
but that’s probably it. Possibly the frailest looking man in the
running. Current odds – 139/1
Jimmy Carr – Why not? He’s been in everything else. Current odds – 89/1
We’re frankly stunned that Terry Wogan isn’t anywhere on the list.
And Graham Norton is. But anyway, if you want to see the full list of
contenders to be the new Countdown presenter, swing over to the UK TV
Special Bets section of Betfair.com. And get betting – you’ll get free
stuff if you do, look…
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[story by Stuart Heritage]
