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Delighted to be back in the Countdown studio after another enforced lockdown, BUT this latest lockdown has given me an opportunity to consider my future life and I’ve decided it’s a good time to step down at the end of my contract in the New Year. As someone in his 77th year,
who will be in his 10th year hosting the great British institution that is Countdown, I think it’s time to smell the flowers and get a dog. But let me now take the opportunity to say that it’s been a privilege and a pleasure to take the helm of Countdown, first broadcast
broadcast back in 1982 and still a Guinness recordholder and although I’ll be on your screens well into 2021, let me thank the broadcasters Channel 4, the truly dedicated and unwaveringly professional studio crew and production staff at ITV Studios who make the programmes,
all 250 or so a year, my wonderfully talented co-hosts Susie Dent and Rachel Riley but above all, the quirky genius of producer Damian Eadie, who never ceases to amuse and who always demands the best of us. R
And a sincere thanks to our loyal viewers and of course the legions of contestants who battle their brains out for the chance of carrying off the Richard Whiteley Trophy or a priceless teapot.
And so, to whoever takes my seat, I wish you every success and hope that you have as much fun and reward as I’ve enjoyed. @C4Countdown @susie_dent @RachelRileyRR
Smell the flowers and get a dog sounds like an excellent plan.
Aw Nick's always been my favourite thing about countdown, won't be the same without you!
Wish you a long & very Happy Retirement from Countdown Nick. You are a #Fabulous Host of the show and always made time for the audience in studio & had a unique connection with audience at home. Good Luck & Best Wishes for the future.
Please keep us updated on the dog.
I can recommend a whippet x
So then, time off for bad behaviour at last! And get one of these - you have room for an Old English mastiff... (Laslo is 6 weeks old - he will be a big lad eventually)pic.twitter.com/3kW35oVDeo
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