Countdown : Jeff and Rachel take over

Des O'Connor is leaving Countdown at the end of the next series (filming until November).

So it's that time again to find yet another presenter.

Tip : Don't go for a Des.

Get William G Stewart in the chair!

Article: http://ukpress.google.com/article/ALeqM5gorZrDSiln7BaRShof8ibckGe7KA

Apparently Des wants to return to his singing routes...

Seems an ideal time for someone younger to take up up the roll, Gregg Scott anyone?

There's video on his site of him hosting a (not broadcast) edition - and being good in dictionary corner. Good call!

I've just found that video.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mORYuYAo5XQ&feature=related

Clive Anderson, perhaps?

Edit : This is a very bizarre suggestion, but... perhaps... Simon Mayo?

William G Stewart would be a good choice. Obviously I think they will go down the route of someone who is well liked.

For some reason I think Tom O'Connor would be good, or maybe Richard Digance, the show needs a familar face, that also isn't a Des.

I think the sad fact is alot of people don't like making the trip up to Leeds. It was the case with Lynam.

where does Carol live now adays?

apart form Richard, who else live up north?

Perhaps Carol should just do the show on her own?

Bristol.