[30] In 2013, he hosted the two NFL International Series Matches for Channel 4, alongside Nat Coombs, Mike Carlson and Vernon Kay, and hosted the 2014 Super Bowl for the channel its first Super Bowl in 16 years. Mel, who co-host the chat show, Today With Des and Mel said Des had the kindest of hearts. Born in Woking, Surrey, Lock left school in the early 1980s and started working on building sites. With a passion for both music and sport, he later moved into music journalism and publishing, before making his national radio debut in 1999 on Radio 1 in a short spell co-hosting The Session music show. If youve got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with theMetro.co.ukentertainment team by emailing uscelebtips@metro.co.uk, calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page wed love to hear from you. "Undisputed, undefeated, carrot in a box champion. Hewer also paid tribute to Stellman, remembering him as "kind and supportive". He said: 'All we need to know is what makes a child tick and allow them to explore that inclination. We worked long hours but always laughed lots, not least because when it was showtime he would always tell me I looked like robbers dog! [4] Hyperactive since childhood, Murray was asked to leave the grammar school owing to what was perceived by teachers as a tendency to disruption always asking awkward questions or telling jokes traits he later identified as ideal for his future career in presenting, and which he felt should really have been nurtured by teachers. Countdown is receiving a presenter shake-up later this year. The TV legends agent confirmed he died peacefully in his sleep on Saturday, after suffering a fall at his home in Buckinghamshire. [10] In documentary television, in 2010 Murray co-wrote and presented the BBC Two documentary Davis v Taylor: The '85 Black Ball Final, commemorating the 25th anniversary of the 1985 World Snooker Championship final. The former Countdown presenter died peacefully in his sleep on Saturday, having been admitted to hospital one week ago after suffering a fall in his During the early stages of his career, Des worked with some big names including Cilla Black, Frank Sinatra, The Beatles and Shirley Bassey. At present, Carol is a regular face on This Morning and often acts as a stand in for Lorraine Kelly on her ITV daytime. The ultimate professional, an impeccable entertainer, skilful, stylish, self-deprecating, fun to be with, lovely to know. Tributes have poured in online for the comedian, with his former co-host Melanie Sykes leading the way. 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." The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. 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. Ahead of her grand return to Im A Celebrity, Carol thanked presenters Anthony McPartlin and Declan Donnelly. [10] He has also presented ITV2's coverage of the Brit Awards. [19], In 2010, he left Channel 5's football coverage team to replace Adrian Chiles as presenter of the BBC's Match of the Day 2 football highlights television programme, broadcast on Sunday nights on BBC Two as a companion show to the flagship Saturday night Match of the Day show on BBC One. 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]. Whether it was Eric Morecambe ridiculing him, or Freddie Starr smashing his studio set up, Des always laughed along. He lived in London for many years and is survived by his wife Jean. Belgian-born Stellman produced songs for [16] In music television, Murray has co-hosted Glastonbury Festival coverage for both BBC Three and Radio 1, presented a late-night music show Ear Candy on Channel 4 (under the 4music strand) and guest-presented the BBC music show Top of the Pops. In 1963, he was given his own variety show The Des O'Connor Show - and also released music later in the decade including number one hit I Pretend. The ultimate professional, an impeccable entertainer, skilful, stylish, self-deprecating, fun to be with, lovely to know. Call The Midwife star Stephen McGann tweeted: "Now Des O'Connor. [12] The partnership increased the listener figures to a decade high of 5.5 million. Countdown host Colin Murray has been confirmed as the new permanent presenter of Countdown. 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". More recently, he served as a presenter on the iconic game show Countdown for two years until 2008, when he handed the reins over to Jeff Stelling. Her father said: 'Anne-Marie was seven when we started giving her harder work but she was never told the questions weren't for her age group. [20][21], In sports television, Murray has also presented coverage of late-night American Football and the European Poker Tour for Channel 5. Anne Robinson is stepping down as the host of Channel 4 quiz show Countdown after a year. Aged 75 in 2007, he married singer-songwriter Jodie Brooke Wilson, then 38, four years after he first proposed and 17 years after they first got together. Des was the ultimate Entertainer. On 7 November 2020, it was announced that Murray would replace Nick Hewer as host of Countdown as the second coronavirus lockdown precluded Hewer, 76, from being able to travel to the set. Former Weakest Link host Anne Robinson is set to take over from Hewer in June. [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. WebThe Crossword Solver found 30 answers to "countdown presenter#", 5 letters crossword clue. Des was born on January 12, 1932 in East London and was the son of a Jewish cleaner and an Irish dustman. 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Cookery's ultimate hellraiser dead at 46: British Masterchef host Jock Zonfrillo lost his virginity at 12, 'A waste of licence payers' money!' His comic mind was incomparable and his rants were exquisite. 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! The Bank Holiday excitement is a bit too much for some! "He had a fabulous international TV career, presenting his own prime-time TV shows for over 45 years. On September 12, Murray announced via his Twitter feed that he would be returning to BBC Radio 5 Live to host Fighting Talk. The failure of the education system to inspire others meant Professor Imafidon had mixed feelings when she joined Countdown last month. "Im devastated for his family today and sad for comedy that we have lost one of the very best. The next year, he left Radio 1 to take on additional roles at 5 Live, hosting Kicking off with Colin Murray on Friday nights, and 5 Live Sport on Sunday afternoons. He was a joy to work with - he was talented, fun, positive, enthusiastic, kind and a total professional. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. "I hope I've encouraged TV bosses to realise that not all women at the wrong end of their seventies are in care homes playing bingo and watching conjuring tricks.". Jon Richardson, who has appeared in 8 Out of 10 Cats, said he "devastated" to lose his idol. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. [10] In 2005, he created a radio documentary, The Trouble With Drugs. Paul O'Grady will be laid to rest today days after his released death certificate has confirmed the much-loved TV and radio presenter died of sudden cardiac [11] In October 2009 he published his first book, A Random History of Football, .mw-parser-output cite.citation{font-style:inherit;word-wrap:break-word}.mw-parser-output .citation q{quotes:"\"""\"""'""'"}.mw-parser-output .citation:target{background-color:rgba(0,127,255,0.133)}.mw-parser-output .id-lock-free a,.mw-parser-output .citation .cs1-lock-free a{background:url("//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/6/65/Lock-green.svg")right 0.1em center/9px no-repeat}.mw-parser-output .id-lock-limited a,.mw-parser-output .id-lock-registration a,.mw-parser-output .citation .cs1-lock-limited a,.mw-parser-output .citation .cs1-lock-registration a{background:url("//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/d6/Lock-gray-alt-2.svg")right 0.1em center/9px no-repeat}.mw-parser-output .id-lock-subscription a,.mw-parser-output .citation .cs1-lock-subscription a{background:url("//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/aa/Lock-red-alt-2.svg")right 0.1em center/9px no-repeat}.mw-parser-output .cs1-ws-icon a{background:url("//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/4c/Wikisource-logo.svg")right 0.1em center/12px no-repeat}.mw-parser-output .cs1-code{color:inherit;background:inherit;border:none;padding:inherit}.mw-parser-output .cs1-hidden-error{display:none;color:#d33}.mw-parser-output .cs1-visible-error{color:#d33}.mw-parser-output .cs1-maint{display:none;color:#3a3;margin-left:0.3em}.mw-parser-output .cs1-format{font-size:95%}.mw-parser-output .cs1-kern-left{padding-left:0.2em}.mw-parser-output .cs1-kern-right{padding-right:0.2em}.mw-parser-output .citation .mw-selflink{font-weight:inherit}ISBN978-1-4091-1290-7, through Orion Publishing, a compendium of random and relatively unknown stories about football. Murray stated on his R5 show on 21 December 2020, following a reference to paganism, that he was an atheist. Don't miss any TV and showbiz news - sign up to free alerts. [7] [14] He got five stars tattooed on his arm when Liverpool won the European Cup for the fifth time. 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! 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. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. He went on to perform with us on our last tour in 1993, the one that ended in Wembley Arena, and I have great and very funny memories of sharing a stage, and a dressing room, with him from that time. 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. 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. Darling Des you will be forever missed.". The show was originally supposed to run for five weeks, but now has regular viewing figures of four million and enjoys cult status. Countdown is receiving a presenter shake-up later this year. In 2007, there was a year-on-year increase in listeners to the slot of 160,000. He had time for everyone, and treated me exactly the same, from when I was a researcher to when I became an overly excitable teammate. It began in September 2003 in the weekend late-morning slot, but from March 2004 it was moved to the weekday afternoon slot. [13] Also in February 2006, Murray became the anchor for Channel 5's midweek evening live European UEFA Cup football television coverage, with former anchor John Barnes acting as a roving reporter. Stellman brought Countdown to the UK in 1982, inspired by French TV series Des Chiffres et Des Lettres (Numbers and Letters). During the coronavirus pandemic, Colin co-hosted 5 live "Coronavirus Call-In's" on BBC Radio 5 with Dr. Chris Smith. He had talent in every fibre of his being and was stubborn as a mule. In 2000, he won the gong for the best live stand-up at the British Comedy Awards. Enter a Crossword Clue. They separated in 2022.[1]. Murray's first regular episode as presenter was shown Channel 4 on 13 January 2021 and he hosted it until Hewer returned permanently on 16 March. Read about our approach to external linking. Comedian Sean Lock, best known for panel shows 8 Out of 10 Cats and 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown, has died from cancer at the age of 58. "He died at home from cancer, surrounded by his family.". The musical composer and creator of the hit daytime TV series Countdown, Marcel Stellman, has died at the age of 96. Find something to watch tonight with our TV Guide. [32] Since then, Colin has disappointed fans by announcing his resignation. Awards with Edith Bowman. [7][8][9] After returning from Toronto he moved into music journalism, writing for newspapers about rock and pop bands, including establishing a long-standing column in the Irish Sunday People, before moving into the music magazine business with a new title called BLANK. [10] As a narrator, Murray has appeared on the BBC television series Can't Take It With You, and Boys Will Be Girls on E4. Enter a Crossword Clue. "He loved life, and considered enthusiasm almost as important as oxygen. He was one of the UK's best-known television personalities. Enter the length or pattern for better results. Whitely never missed an episode in 23 years until he fell ill from pneumonia in May this year. READ MORE Full list of train strike dates for November 2022 as rail staff walk out. In an interview with the Guardian, he said, "The second I said it, I knew it was too much." WebThe Crossword Solver found 30 answers to "countdown presenter#", 5 letters crossword clue. Celebs and presenters today have flooded social media with tributes, including Melanie Sykes, his former Today with Des and Mel co-host, who described him as a man with "the kindest of hearts". And I stayed longer than I signed up for. Mr Baddiel shared his memories of working alongside Sean Lock: Im devastated to hear about the death of Sean Lock, one of the most naturally funny comics this country has ever produced. Labour MP Austin Mitchell, who worked with Whiteley, praised "Yorkshire's best-loved TV personality". He loved being on stage - entertaining a live audience. DES OConnor has died aged 88 peacefully in his sleep days after suffering a fall at his home. The listing of verdicts, settlements, and other case results is not a guarantee or prediction of the outcome of any other claims. Melanie x.. In 1977, Des presented another show called Des OConnor tonight, which ran for five years. Is climate change killing Australian wine? And, as she and her four siblings all passed GCSE maths before the age of ten, her family has a strong claim to be the brainiest in Britain. [4] While at RI:SE he continued to co-host the evening session in Northern Ireland with Donna Legge one day a week, commuting between the province and the Channel 4 studios near Heathrow. Im A Celebrity South Africa is set to air on ITV1 and ITVX at 9pm on April 24. Channel 4 sources Peel played music he liked; I just play music I like". Sadly he passed away in 2005 after contracting pneumonia. He was one of the UK's best-known television personalities. Marcel is survived by his beloved wife Jean.". 'Countdown is an institution and I love maths,' she said. His agent added: "He is survived by his wife Jodie, their son Adam and his four daughters, Karin, TJ, Samantha and Kristina. He was thought to be making a healthy recovery at Leeds General Infirmary. R.I.P.". Anne Robinson to be the new host of Countdown, Russia launches pre-dawn missile attack on Ukraine, Explosion derails train in Russian border region. Following her Countdown days, Carol fronted ITVs Loose Women for two years between 2011 and 2013 before going on to become an occasional presenter. He loved life, and considered enthusiasm almost as important as oxygen. In the 1940s and 50s, Stellman also worked on children's programmes for the BBC. 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Also paying tribute was dictionary corner's Susie Dent, who said the show had lost its "patriarch and most passionate advocate". Browse our new catalogue to inspire you with homeware, gardening tools, books and more! He loved Whitely had appeared on screen for the past few weeks as the shows were pre-recorded, and this coming week was to have been the last to feature the presenter. In the 2007 Sony Awards he was named 'Music Broadcaster of the Year'; in the 2005 Awards he was given the Feature Award for a documentary, entitled The Trouble with Drugs,[11] while in 2011 he took gold for best sport programme, for Fighting Talk. Leading Jewish organisation demands urgent meeting with The Guardian's editor after newspaper is engulfed by STEPHEN POLLARD: It's often the self-proclaimed anti-racists who are the foulest of the lot. He pitched the concept to several networks and it was ultimately picked up by Yorkshire Television, which commissioned a series of eight shows. Almost certainly not, All in the Game: North London slander aplenty on a bruising night in Manchester. He stated that the concomitant business links between Talksport and The Sun meant that, after the scandal of the Hillsborough disaster and of its coverage by The Sun, his position would be untenable owing to the feelings of Liverpool fans (including himself) towards that newspaper. Anne-Marie's sister Christiana, now 28, became a record-breaker when she studied at Durham University at 11. [9] After failing to find a suitable sound location, he actually presents the show from his own house, in his bedroom, drawing on his extensive music collection as well as new music downloaded onto iTunes. Although best known for his television work, O'Connor also enjoyed a successful music career, working alongside greats like Frank Sinatra, The Beatles and Shirley Bassey, as well as scoring a number one single in 1968 with I Pretend. 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. Channel 4 Countdown is changing its line up to mark the game shows 40th anniversary. This article contains content provided by Twitter. Despite leaving BBC Radio, he continued hosting the BDO World Darts Championship for BBC Television in January 2014, 2015 and 2016, alongside Bobby George and Talksport commentator Jim Proudfoot (who occasionally guests on his show), and also hosted occasional music programmes for BBC Radio 6 Music. Stellman's nephew wrote on Twitter: "It is with our deepest sorrow we share with you news of the death of our beloved Uncle - Marcel Stellman, 96, who passed away late last night. It was an education and a privilege to work with him for the years that followed. Jodies world is shattered, she and Adam and Dess daughters are hurting more than you could possibly imagine. Countdown. Entertainer Des O'Connor has died at the age of 88, his agent has confirmed. [7] Other TV work has included presenting shows on BBC Three such as EastEnders Revealed, a companion show to the popular soap series. Part of the Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday & Metro Media Group. On stage he starred at almost every leading venue throughout the world.". 'On Countdown people seem to freeze when it comes to numbers. Unfortunately yesterday evening his condition suddenly deteriorated and he drifted peacefully away in his sleep. Click the answer to find similar crossword clues . [10] He has also provided the narration for the gameshow Scream if You Know the Answer! 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. Among his best-known tracks was the Max Bygraves hit Tulips From Amsterdam, released in 1958. [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. The rest of the family is equally remarkable. Des was the entertainer l saw most on telly when l was a kid growing up, l send my deepest condolences to the Family and Friends of Des. He has previously hosted regular Channel 5 television and BBC Radio 1 shows. "He was loved by millions as every day he filled the screen and made us laugh. In a statement, she said: "We have had thousands of messages from our She is working in financial technology, with degrees from Oxford and the University of Pennsylvania. 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. Please enable Javascript and reload the page. You can unsubscribe at any time. 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. [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. He worked alongside many big names including Sir Tom Jones, Engelbert Humperdinck and Dame Vera Lynn. 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. Comedian Ross Noble called Sean Lock the best of the best. His longtime agent and family friend Pat Lake-Smith said the presenter had passed away on Saturday, days after a fall at his Buckinghamshire home. RIP Des - a privilege & a real pleasure to have known you. Murray's decision to leave was triggered by the purchase of Talksport by Rupert Murdoch's News Corp,[31] who in turn owns The Sun. In 2002 Murray was named IPR Northern Ireland Entertainment Journalist of the Year, for his long-running music column in the Irish Sunday People.[10]. The TV legend was born on January 12, 1932 in Stepney, East London but was evacuated to Northampton during the Second World War. Please enable Javascript or try a different browser. You may want to read Twitters cookie policy, external and privacy policy, external before accepting. "Des was the ultimate Entertainer. She is hoping to inspire children to aim as high as she and her siblings did. In 2010, he moved from presenting live football on Channel 5 to fronting the BBC's Match of the Day 2 Sunday night highlights show. He had a brother, William OConnor, and a sister, Patricia, who was one year his junior. I will miss him.". You should consult with an attorney licensed to practice in your jurisdiction before relying upon any of the information presented here. 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.
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