Myleene Klass to replace Vorderman on Countdown? - TV Programmes

AcornAntique · 27-07-2008, 20:24

Well, she's done every other show, why not a stint replacing Vorderman?

Terry Wogan to replace Des O'Connor?

Mind you, Sir T has a poor record on daytime TV, the Terry and Gaby thing flopped, as did his 'phone-in' show on BBC1 years ago.

Or Sir Trevor McDonald as new host?

truestepper · 27-07-2008, 20:28

oh god her name was mentioned in a list of who could take over today.
Tbh tho I don't think she would, I mean she quit The One Show after she had Ava, I can't see her wanting to comute to Yorkshire for Countdown.

norbitonite · 27-07-2008, 20:32

Is she any good at maths?

infiniteloop · 27-07-2008, 21:04

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Originally Posted by norbitonite

Is she any good at maths?

who cares?

*drool*

mr smith30 · 27-07-2008, 21:12

no offence to the lovely myleene she is not suitable for countdown

ToySoldier · 27-07-2008, 22:58

Didn't Carol only leave yesterday?

I doubt they've got a replacement already - especially one whose diary is as full as Myleene's.

SlashNX · 28-07-2008, 01:19

Well shes a failed pop singer, a fialed classical artist.... why not also fail at being a mathematician!

PJMillar · 28-07-2008, 01:54

Trevor McDonald and Julie Etchingham should present the new series, and leave News at Ten in outrage.

emails · 28-07-2008, 06:15

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Originally Posted by AcornAntique

Well, she's done every other show, why not a stint replacing Vorderman?

Terry Wogan to replace Des O'Connor?

Mind you, Sir T has a poor record on daytime TV, the Terry and Gaby thing flopped, as did his 'phone-in' show on BBC1 years ago.

Or Sir Trevor McDonald as new host?

this is the death of countdown as we know it

AcornAntique · 28-07-2008, 07:36

Surely Countdown's time was up when Richard Whiteley sadly passed away?

It should have been cancelled as a mark of respect.

LanceWilkins · 28-07-2008, 07:37

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Originally Posted by norbitonite

Is she any good at maths?

She'd have a hot-line to an expert at the producer's desk, relaying arithmetic information through the earpiece.

How doyou think these things are done in ALL the quiz shows?

mossy2103 · 28-07-2008, 07:42

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Originally Posted by SlashNX

Well shes a failed pop singer, a fialed classical artist.... why not also fail at being a mathematician!

Hardly a failed classical artist really, having graduated from the Royal Academy of Music and I see from her biography that her first classical album release was at no.2 in the Classical charts, and her later releases have also topped those charts. She is also studying for a degree in Planetary Science and Astronomy, so I guess that she would have a pretty good grasp of maths.

Anyhow, according to a poster in another thread, anyone could do the maths, so what's the problem?

SheepdogNo1 · 28-07-2008, 07:59

Yet again , how many people on equitys books? & they still look at the same 6 people for every job. Unknowns are far better, they are cheaper , keener & probably a hell of a sight better than the usual 'names' they seem to think are popular with viewers.

LanceWilkins · 28-07-2008, 08:04

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Originally Posted by mossy2103

Hardly a failed classical artist really, having graduated from the Royal Academy of Music and I see from her biography that her first classical album release was at no.2 in the Classical charts.

All this is certainly true about her classical career (as told in classicfm information), but I wonder if she fronts the classical albums with others performing most of the pieces. Things are not always what they seem with Myleene.

It would have been good to have heard of her playing a recital or a concerto with orchestra, but I can't find anything like this.

So, "failed classical artist" may be not far off the mark.

emails · 28-07-2008, 09:51

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Originally Posted by AcornAntique

Surely Countdown's time was up when Richard Whiteley sadly passed away?

It should have been cancelled as a mark of respect.

i have to agree there

hardylane · 28-07-2008, 09:58

Cancel Countdown. No-one of any stature wants to do it anymore, and it's a 16-year old quiz show.

Rent-a-celeb Klass would be a total disaster.

Time to stop.

5 a day · 28-07-2008, 10:18

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Originally Posted by hardylane

Cancel Countdown. No-one of any stature wants to do it anymore, and it's a 16-year old quiz show.

Rent-a-celeb Klass would be a total disaster.

Time to stop.

It started in November 1982 so is almost 26

Why does it need someone of stature to do it? I'm fed up of "celebs" in every programme these days. Carol Vorderman was unknown when she was picked. I would quite like another unknown to be picked to do the sums. I might have to stop watching it though if they pick Myleene Klass.

flextec · 28-07-2008, 10:39

Countdown is looking like its going the same way BBLB went when Dermot O' Leary left... down and out

bobcar · 28-07-2008, 10:43

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Originally Posted by hardylane

Cancel Countdown. No-one of any stature wants to do it anymore, and it's a 16-year old quiz show.

Time to stop.

Who gives a toss about anyone "of any stature"? I for one am sick of the whole celebrity culture. Countdown does not appeal to the celebrity worshippers and so does not need a "famous" host.

What makes Countdown very unusual is that it lets you play along with the game pitching your wits against the contestants and numbers person/dictionary corner. All the other game shows I can think of are either fodder for the stupid/lazy (Deal or no deal) or memory tests such as Mastermind or Weakest Link.

There will always be a place for Countdown as long as there are enough people around who aren't content to just let their brains ooze away through passive viewing, even it it ends up on a minority channel.

Sloopy · 28-07-2008, 10:49

Interestingly, Richard Whiteley's partner Kathryn Apanowicz has apparently said: "Countdown should now be axed. Carol is an integral part of the show and it should not go on without her. They will probably get Myleene Klass, she does everything else."

Couldn't agree more with the comment re: Myleenie. I'm sick of her turning up left, right and centre on everything from music to politics.

If Countdown is to continue, they should start with a clean slate and stop trying to aim for so-called 'big' names.

dancingdog · 28-07-2008, 10:49

Of course god forbid she did get the job, no doubt she would be wearing Marks and Spencer clothes throughout after all a little subliminal advertising can only help M&S!

Cent · 28-07-2008, 10:51

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Originally Posted by Sloopy

Interestingly, Richard Whiteley's partner Kathryn Apanowicz has apparently said: "Countdown should now be axed. Carol is an integral part of the show and it should not go on without her. They will probably get Myleene Klass, she does everything else."

Couldn't agree more with the comment re: Myleenie. I'm sick of her turning up left, right and centre on everything from music to politics.

If Countdown is to continue, they should start with a clean slate and stop trying to aim for so-called 'big' names.

I think thats pretty nasty what she said.

It;s not Myleene's fault she is offered presenting roles.

She is just working hard.

dancingdog · 28-07-2008, 10:51

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Originally Posted by PJMillar

Trevor McDonald and Julie Etchingham should present the new series, and leave News at Ten in outrage.

That wouldn't be a bad idea - he can't read his autocue to save his life - rather he did the numbers and Julie presented - she is so much at ease in front of the camera and handling technical stuff

Sloopy · 28-07-2008, 11:11

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Originally Posted by Cent

I think thats pretty nasty what she said.

It;s not Myleene's fault she is offered presenting roles.

She is just working hard.

Carol's abrupt 'ultimatum' after 26 years of service could be considered quite 'nasty' as well.

I've no doubt Myleene works hard, but she seems to be a classic case of 'Jack of all trades, Master of none'.

Toby Latimer · 28-07-2008, 11:15

The man who owns the rights to Countdown is a very good friend of Carol , and is threatening to pull the show; http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/tv/a1163...-the-plug.html

27-07-2008, 20:24	#1
AcornAntique Inactive Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,757	Myleene Klass to replace Vorderman on Countdown? Well, she's done every other show, why not a stint replacing Vorderman? Terry Wogan to replace Des O'Connor? Mind you, Sir T has a poor record on daytime TV, the Terry and Gaby thing flopped, as did his 'phone-in' show on BBC1 years ago. Or Sir Trevor McDonald as new host?

28-07-2008, 10:49	#21
dancingdog Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 164	think of what it will do for M&S Of course god forbid she did get the job, no doubt she would be wearing Marks and Spencer clothes throughout after all a little subliminal advertising can only help M&S!

27-07-2008, 20:28	#2
truestepper Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Nr Hillbilly Land, Co. Durham Services: Freeview, BTopenworld Posts: 3,693	oh god her name was mentioned in a list of who could take over today. Tbh tho I don't think she would, I mean she quit The One Show after she had Ava, I can't see her wanting to comute to Yorkshire for Countdown.

27-07-2008, 20:32	#3
norbitonite Forum Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 2,160	Is she any good at maths?

27-07-2008, 21:12	#5
mr smith30 Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 133	no offence to the lovely myleene she is not suitable for countdown

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ToySoldier Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 842	Didn't Carol only leave yesterday? I doubt they've got a replacement already - especially one whose diary is as full as Myleene's.

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SlashNX Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: South Services: Ntl family pack, ntl 128kb broadband, ps2 Posts: 3,087	Well shes a failed pop singer, a fialed classical artist.... why not also fail at being a mathematician!

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PJMillar Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Exmouth Services: Sky+, Wanadoo Posts: 1,927 Blog Entries: 1	Trevor McDonald and Julie Etchingham should present the new series, and leave News at Ten in outrage.

28-07-2008, 07:36	#10
AcornAntique Inactive Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,757	Surely Countdown's time was up when Richard Whiteley sadly passed away? It should have been cancelled as a mark of respect.

28-07-2008, 07:59	#13
SheepdogNo1 Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Blackpool on the seafront Services: Matinee idol , dont do much in the evening either Posts: 3,572	Yet again , how many people on equitys books? & they still look at the same 6 people for every job. Unknowns are far better, they are cheaper , keener & probably a hell of a sight better than the usual 'names' they seem to think are popular with viewers.

28-07-2008, 09:58	#16
hardylane Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Services: Sky+, Freeview, Virgin XXL Broadband, Sony DVD/PVR, PS2, Xbox, Windows 7 Posts: 1,219	Cancel Countdown. No-one of any stature wants to do it anymore, and it's a 16-year old quiz show. Rent-a-celeb Klass would be a total disaster. Time to stop.

28-07-2008, 10:39	#18
flextec Forum Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: London Services: Sky, Freeview Posts: 252	Countdown is looking like its going the same way BBLB went when Dermot O' Leary left... down and out

28-07-2008, 10:49	#20
Sloopy Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 59,914	Interestingly, Richard Whiteley's partner Kathryn Apanowicz has apparently said: "Countdown should now be axed. Carol is an integral part of the show and it should not go on without her. They will probably get Myleene Klass, she does everything else." Couldn't agree more with the comment re: Myleenie. I'm sick of her turning up left, right and centre on everything from music to politics. If Countdown is to continue, they should start with a clean slate and stop trying to aim for so-called 'big' names.

28-07-2008, 11:15	#25
Toby Latimer Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Mansfield Posts: 2,962	The man who owns the rights to Countdown is a very good friend of Carol , and is threatening to pull the show; http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/tv/a1163...-the-plug.html