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8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown set plunged into darkness after chaotic skit
8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown set plunged into darkness after chaotic skit The 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown set had a blackout after comedian Joe Wilkinson's skit "went wrong". The 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown studio was plunged into darkness after one celebrity guest's bizarre stunt went spectacularly wrong. Host Jimmy Carr was back for the latest Channel 4 episode of the beloved hybrid programme, with Susie Dent and Rachel Riley keeping watch over the proceedings. On this occasion, comedians Kevin Bridges and Alex Brooker took on captain duties, teaming up with Judi Love and Joe Wilkinson respectively. As is tradition, guests bring along mascots to accompany them at their desks throughout filming, with some truly peculiar selections witnessed over the years. When Carr enquired about Wilkinson's choice of companion, the comedian gestured towards an urn positioned on his desk, revealing it contained his late electrician's remains. Comedian Joe Wilkinson pretended to throw his late electrician's ashes into a fuse box on 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (Image: CHANNEL 4) The presenter asked him to clarify his selection, prompting Wilkinson to repeat his explanation before fixing Carr with a deadpan stare. Wilkinson then revealed that his electrician had harboured a final wish to have his ashes scattered into the programme's fuse box. The comic subsequently seized the urn, made his way to the studio corner and bowed twice towards the electrical system in tribute to his departed tradesman before tossing the ashes onto the equipment. 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown's set went into darkness after Joe Wilkinson threw "ashes" into a fuse box. (Image: CHANNEL 4) Predictably, chaos ensued as sparks erupted and the entire studio was thrown into complete blackout. Further sparks then shot from the famous countdown clock, with Love crying out: "My weave!" Article continues below Fortunately, the disruption proved brief as electricity was swiftly restored, prompting laughter and applause from the delighted audience. Joining the regular stars, a special guest was also invited to accompany Susie in Dictionary Corner. Actor and comedian Peter Serafinowicz, known for his memorable character Brian Butterfield, made a special appearance on the panel series. 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown is available to watch on Channel 4 and All4.
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25-07-2025
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Who is on 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown tonight as it returns on Channel 4?
Hit panel show 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown returns to our screens tonight for a new series. With a cast packed full of comedy stars, Jimmy Carr is back to host once more, alongside Countdown icon and puzzle connoisseur Rachel Riley. Cats Does Countdown has been airing since 2012 as a crossover between the hugely popular 8 Out of 10 Cats and long-running Channel 4 quiz show Countdown. In its early days, Jon Richardson and Sean Lock took on team captain roles. Following beloved comedian Lock's death in 2021, his team has been led by a rotation of guest captains. With Jon still in the captain's seat for his team, let's see who he'll be joined by tonight. You can watch the first episode of 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown's 28th series on Channel 4 at 9pm tonight. The episode will then be available on C4's streaming service of the same name. New episodes will air weekly in the same slot on Friday nights in the coming weeks. Jimmy Carr has been hosting Cats Does Countdown for 13 years, while Rachel Riley and Susie Dent assume the same roles as they perform on Countdown—Rachel placing letter tiles on the board and offering solutions, and Susie in Dictionary Corner. Tonight, they'll be accompanied by: Stand-up performer Jon has been part of the Cats Does Countdown family since series 1, having also been a regular team captain on original panel show 8 Out of 10 Cats, which aired from 2005 to 2021. The 42-year-old Lancashire-born star is also known for hosting on BBC Radio 6 and starring with now ex-wife Lucy Beaumont in Meet the Richardsons. They announced their separation last year. In April 2025, Jon stunned fans by revealing he would be retiring from comedy to pursue his childhood dream of teaching. However, he later announced that it was simply an April Fool's gag, and he was actually joining the cast of school-based drama Waterloo Road. Comedian, writer, and actor Richard Ayoade is most famous for playing Maurice Moss in Channel 4 sitcom The IT Crowd, a role for which he won a Bafta in 2014. Nowadays, he's a frequent face on the panel show scene, with recurring appearances on The Big Fat Quiz of the Year, has hosted Have I Got News For You, and most recently took part in the hit Amazon Prime reality show Last One Laughing. Amy Gledhill has been a regular on the stand-up scene since 2012. Being the youngest of seven siblings, she often uses this for inspiration in her routines. She's been nominated at the National Comedy Awards, as well as for a best newcomer gong at the Edinburgh Fringe, and, as well as performing solo, is one half of the duo The Delightful Sausage alongside Chris Cantrill. Guz Khan, 39, is known for his TV appearances on Taskmaster, Man Like Mobeen, and Our Flag Means Death. He's also done stand-up on Live at the Apollo. You might also know him from his viral video fame. In June 2015, as his character Mobeen, Guz made a vid feigning outrage at the lead character, Pachycephalosaurus, in the Jurassic World movie. It was watched by hundreds of thousands of people in a matter of days and led to Guz being interviewed by radio stations in the US and Indonesia. Sam Campbell is an Australian comic and actor. He built a comedy career for himself Down Under before moving to the UK in 2022. More Trending That same year, Sam, in his early thirties, won the main prize at the Edinburgh Comedy Awards, going on to receive a string of nominations at the Chortle Awards. This included him being voted the Comedian's Comedian by his peers. In 2023, he won the 16th series of Taskmaster and, in 2024, began co-hosting Lucy & Sam's Perfect Brains podcast with Lucy Beaumont. View More » Watch 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown tonight at 9pm on Channel 4. Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. MORE: Who's in the Celebrity SAS 2025 cast? Line-up confirmed including 00s pop legend MORE: Married at First Sight star claims they were sexually assaulted by new partner MORE: This Morning star reveals how her life crumbled an hour after announcing engagement
