I’ve watched Countdown since it started and always enjoyed the different presenters and the interactions between dictionary corner etc. Not any more. I’ve watched it this week to give Anne Robinson a chance but OMG it’s dreadful. She can’t open her mouth, looks down constantly to read her notes, her speech is staccato and halting and there is no rapport with either the guests or co-presenters. Indeed she seems to be taking the p* out of some of the contestants. I also think it’s a mistake to have 3 female presenters, there was an added dynamic with Nick and the ladies, not saying it was sexual but the ladies responded with a lighter air than with Anne. All in all I’m really disappointed. What do you think? Love to hear your view.
I’ve only seen AR on repeats of Weakest Link, which must have been recorded a long time ago. I hardly recognised her in Coundown yesterday, and her speech was different (she has acquired a lisp from somewhere - maybe from cosmetic surgery?). I hope she doesn’t last more than one series and I agree that Giles B would be excellent as the next host.
Just joined gransnet, and feeling my way around at the moment. I agree with all the posts about countdown. I have watched it for years. I took a while to get used to Nick Hewer but got used to him eventually. Can't see that happening with AR.
I watched AR on it once last week but never again! She is so abrupt with not a shred of interest in the contestants. I agree with the suggestion of Gyles Brandreth, but would also like to see Susan Calman who is a good presenter and doesn't feel the need to be funny all the time.
I agree ninathenana I don’t take to GB at all think he’s very up his own what’sit I’ve never heard of Susan Calman but there must be some up and coming presenters that would be much nicer than this old gal and cheaper I would think
Send her over here to do the Weakest Link. They have tried to put it on with the most unsuitable silliest person imaginable in her place. No one watches it because of it.
I know this isn't very nice and I'll accept full responsibility, but what on earth is she wearing today? It looks like someone has placed a napkin over her so she can eat her dinner without making a mess and she has completely forgotten she had it on
Susan Calman is fab, watching her series around seaside towns, she is a tonic, funny empathic, thoughtful and can laugh at herself. Also watched her travels around the Uk in her campervan named after her favourite actress, Helen Mirren, a hoot. Well that’s how she comes across to me. Whatever AR looks like, I find other women deriding her not so funny.
I think its okay to comment on clothes. Even my husband (who notices little about clothes) said, What in earth is she wearing. It looks like part of it is missing.
Another vote here for Colin Murray who can engage meaningfully with the contestants and has a genuine love of words, besides being quick with numbers, too. He is delightfully warm and entertaining, in complete contrast to AR!!