London Evening Standard

Des O'Connor will host Countdown

I would like to be emailed about offers, event and updates from Evening Standard. Read our privacy notice. TV veteran Des O'Connor is the new host of quiz show Countdown, Channel 4 announced today. At ...
The Mirror

The clock's ticking after Des O'Connor decides to call time on Countdown

The countdown has begun to find a new presenter of Countdown. Des O'Connor has decided to quit just 18 months after Des Lynam hung up his moustache. We'll never know the reason why Des decided to ...
Easier

Des O’Connor Takes Over Countdown Chair

Des O’Connor is to take over the helm of the popular words and numbers quiz Countdown following former presenter Des Lynam’s decision to step down from the role. New Des now joins Carol Vorderman and ...
Daily Record

Des O'Connor to quit as host of Countdown

DES O'CONNOR is to quit as host of Countdown. The 76-year-old will step down at the end of the current series in November. Des said: "It's been wonderful. "But I miss the thrill of stepping out on a ...