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Article: War of words as Countdown fans turns on Vorderman
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- Belfast Telegraph
- Article date:
- March 24, 2006
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She has an IQ of 154 and has juggled consonants, vowels and
numbers for nearly a quarter of a century, but fans of Channel 4's
Countdown are insisting that Carol Vorderman should stick to being an
"assistant". Incensed that the teatime quiz show's co-host appears
to be trying to expand her role and take on the mantle of the late
punning presenter Richard Whiteley, viewers have complained to
Channel 4 and made their disapproval known on internet chat rooms.
They believe she should leave the chummy humour to Des Lynam, the
veteran sports presenter chosen as Whiteley's successor.One message
on a popular web forum dedicated to the show said: "There is only one
host on Countdown and that is ...
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