Countdown looking for new Vorderman

Channel 4 has begun its search for a replacement for 'Countdown' asterisk Carol Vorderman, who is leaving the show at the conclusion of the year.

According to reports, 47-year-old Vorderman chose to quit the show after she was asked to take a 90% pay cut and given 48 hours to decide whether to say or go.

The show's presenter Des O'Connor is also going 'Countdown', with a extra show set to home run the 2 departures.

Vorderman has been appearing on the shew for the past 25 years.

Channel 4 has aforesaid that her replacement should have "magical spell and charisma to invoke to viewing audience" and "excellent numeric and literacy skills".

Shortlisted "maths whizzes" will reportedly attend auditions with 'Countdown' producers and the new recruit will appear on screen in January adjacent year.

Helen Warner, Channel 4 Head of Daytime, said: "We realise that Carol's shoes are extremely unmanageable ones to fill, as she has done such an awful job on 'Countdown' over the past 25 years."

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Konrad Bayer

   
Artist: Konrad Bayer

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 Shall We Go To The Park?

   Year: 2004   
Tracks: 8

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Harry Potter - Grint Attends Murdered Co-stars Funeral

HARRY POTTER star RUPERT GRINT was among the mourners at the funeral of his murdered co-star ROBERT KNOX at an emotional service in England on Wednesday (25Jun08).

Grint, who plays Potter's sidekick Ron Weasley in the wizard franchise, paid his respects to the aspiring actor who died from multiple stab wounds following an altercation in Kent, England last month (May08).

Knox appears as Marcus Belby in the forthcoming film Harry Potter And The Half-Blood Prince, and "looked up to" the Harry Potter stars, according to his father John Knox.

The service was attended by hundreds of friends and family in the Knox's hometown of Sidcup, where the murder took place.

Actor Daniel Radcliffe was unable to attend the service due to work commitments in the U.S.

A man has been charged with Knox's murder.

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The Orb and Robert Fripp

   
Artist: The Orb and Robert Fripp

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Other
   

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 FFWD

   Year: 1994   
Tracks: 9

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Artist: Eivind Aarset Trio

   Genre(s): 
Jazz
   

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Discography:


   
 European Jazztival Elmau

   Year: 2004   
Tracks: 5

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'Led Zeppelin reunion was like a World Cup penalty shoot-out'

Tests continue on singer Winehouse

Amy Winehouse has undergone further tests in hospital as speculation continues that she may have to pull out of two major concerts next week.
The 24-year-old is due to play the Nelson Mandela 90th birthday concert in Hyde Park next Friday and Glastonbury next Saturday.
But she is awaiting the results of tests at a London hospital after she fainted at home earlier this week.
A spokesman said last night: "Amy has undergone more scans and tests today and we are awaiting the verdict of her doctors."
He continued: "At present, she still intends to perform at the two scheduled dates next week."
The spokesman added: "However, a decision will be made entirely upon the advice of her doctors and in her best interests."

Janet's Pocket Boyfriend

Janet Jackson has whittled herself down to ... Jermaine Dupri's height.

The gorgeous pop icon must have found an out-of-print copy of "Nicole Kidman's Guide to Loving a Pip Squeak," because she left the heels at home in favor of a pair of mini-man friendly sneakers on Thursday.

At least in regards to stature, Janet and Jermi are equals.






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