Nick Hewer tips Gyles Brandreth and Colin Murray for Countdown hosting job

OHMYGOSSIP — Nick Hewer has tipped the likes of Gyles Brandreth and Colin Murray to take over from Anne Robinson as host of ‘Countdown’.
The Channel 4 quiz show’s former host has given the names of those who he believes would be the best replacement for the former ‘Weakest Link’ host, who recently announced she is leaving ‘Countdown’ after just a year.
As well as Dictionary Corner regular Gyles, Nick could see Colin, who previously guest hosted 33 episodes in 202 when he had to shield during the pandemic, landing the gig.
Speaking to RadioTimes.com, the 78-year-old former ‘The Apprentice’ advisor said: “I think one of the great fans of ‘Countdown’ from the very beginning is Gyles Brandreth.
“I mean, he’s been coming as a guest for 30 years and loves the show and is, I think, an extraordinary talent. Whether he’s got time to do it or not, I don’t know, but he would be wonderful – he’s such as such a nice, kind, man, a lovely chap.”
Nick could also see Richard Osman as host, but he’s only just announced he’s leaving the BBC One quiz show ‘Pointless’.
He continued: “I think Richard Osman has been heavily tipped from what I can see, and I think he’d be wonderful, although he’s saying he’s just given up ‘Pointless’ because he’s too busy, so he may find that a little bit of a out of the frying pan into the fire.”
He added: “Colin Murray took over from me when I couldn’t go to the studio because of lockdown. He is a big fan and is very likable and very articulate, and loves the show.”
It was recently reported that Colin is set to be a stand-in host.
A source recently claimed: “Colin has agreed to be a stand-in host for us, which is brilliant news.
“He knows the team and gets on really well with Rachel, they are good friends off screen.
“No one knows what is going to happen beyond the autumn in terms of hosting, but if Colin does want the job, he is in the right place to show why he should get it.”
If Colin does end up landing the job on a permanent basis, he will follow an illustrious list of presenters including Richard Whiteley, Des Lynam, Des O’Connor, Jeff Stelling, Nick and Anne.

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