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Wales Online
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
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.
Daily Mirror
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown set plunges into darkness as skit ‘goes wrong'
The Channel 4 panel show returned this evening with comedians Kevin Bridges and Alex Brooker back as team captains. The 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown set experienced a blackout thanks to one of its celebrity contestants. Presenter Jimmy Carr returned for the latest Channel 4 episode of the fan-favourite mash-up show, along with Susie Dent and Rachel Riley overseeing proceedings. This time around, comedians Kevin Bridges and Alex Brooker were appointed the team captains, working with their team mates Judi Love and Joe Wilkinson respectively. As always, the guests are invited to bring in a mascot to sit by their desks throughout the show with some bizarre choices made over the years. When Carr questioned what Wilkinson had brought along with him, he pointed to the urn sitting on his desk, stating it was his former electrician's ashes. Carr asked him to repeat what he brought, and so Wilkinson stated again what they were before blankly staring at the host. Wilkinson went on to explain that his electrician's dream was to have his ashes scattered into the show's fuse box. So the comedian grabbed the urn, went to the corner of the studio and bowed down to the fuse box twice in memory of his deceased electrician and chucked the ashes onto the system. Unsurprisingly, this didn't go well as sparks began to fly and the studio was plunged into darkness. More sparks then came from the iconic clock itself with Love exclaiming: 'My weave!' Thankfully, this didn't last long as the power quickly started working again with the audience laughing and applauding. Along with the rest of the stars, a special guest was also brought to join Susie in Dictionary Corner. She sat alongside actor and comedian Peter Serafinowicz who reprised his unforgettable alter ego Brian Butterfield especially for the panel series.
Scotsman
01-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Who is on 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown? Full cast
8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown has confirmed the cast for this week's episode 📺 Sign up to our Arts and Culture newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown is back for another week. Jimmy Carr is on hosting duties once again for the comedy hit. But who else will be appearing on the show? It is a Friday night and that can mean only one thing - it is time for a brand new 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown. The legendary panel show returned for a new season last week and will continue tonight (August 1). A spin-off of 8 Out of 10 Cats and also iconic game show Countdown it features Jimmy Carr on hosting duty. First launched back in 2012 it has become a firm fixture on Channel 4 in the decade plus since. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The show has featured numerous iconic comedians over the years - including Sean Lock up to his death in 2021. But who is on the show this week? Who hosts 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown? Susie Dent with Jimmy Carr and Rachel Riley on 8 Out of 10 Cats does Countdown | Channel 4 Jimmy Carr has been the host of the show since it premiered back in 2012. He has remained in the hot seat throughout the show's decade plus on television. He was the host of 8 Out of 10 Cats, before it crossed over with Countdown. Carr's stand-up comedy can be found on Netflix. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Who is on 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown? Jimmy Carr will be joined by some of the country's funniest minds for another episode of the panel show. The cast this week includes: Joe Wilkinson Josh Widdicombe Rhod Gilbert Thaniya Moore Joe Kent-Walters (aka Frankie Monroe) - dictionary corner Regular Countdown mathematician Rachel Riley and lexicographer Susie Dent are on hand to adjudicate, while alternative comedian Joe Kent-Walters (aka Frankie Monroe) sits alongside Susie in Dictionary Corner. When is 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown on TV? Having premiered last week, series 28 of the panel show is back for another episode. It is set to start at 9pm on Channel 4 - and will run for approximately an hour. Fans can expect the show to air on Friday over the coming weeks. The exact length of the season has yet to be confirmed.
Metro
25-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
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
Scotsman
25-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown cast: who is on the line-up?
8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown is back and the line-up for this week has been confirmed! 🎙 Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown is back with a new season. The venerable panel show has confirmed the line-up for this week. But which comedians will be on it for episode one? A popular panel show is back for a brand new series on Channel 4. 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown started life as an unlikely combination of two existing TV stalwarts but has remained a fan favourite for years. Jimmy Carr is back on hosting duties once again, while plenty of other familiar faces will be back. The latest season is set to kick-off in just a matter of hours, it has been confirmed. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad But who is in the line-up for the first episode? Here's all you need to know: When is 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown on TV? Channel 4 The latest series of the comedy panel show is set to kick-off on Channel 4 tonight (July 25). 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown will start at 9pm and the episode will run for an hour. It is due to finish at approximately 10pm, but if you can't watch live it will be available on demand via the broadcaster's catch-up service (also called Channel 4). The show will be followed by the latest episode of First Dates. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Who is on 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown this week? Comedy icon Jimmy Carr is back once again to host another series of the venerable panel show. He will be joined by Countdown's mathematician Rachel Riley and lexicographer Susie Dent. The line-up on the panel for the episode on July 25 includes: Richard Ayoade Harriet Dyer Bob Mortimer Tom Allen Joe Wilkinson will also drop in during the episode, it has been confirmed. Ian Smith will join Susie in Dictionary Corner this week. Where do you know the comedians from? Jimmy Carr needs no introduction - he has been the host of both 8 Out of 10 Cats and 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown. His stand-up specials can also be found on Netflix. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Bob Mortimer is best known for his comedy double act with Vic Reeves. They were collectively known as Reeves and Mortimer. He is also one of the co-hosts of Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing Harriet Dyer is more of a new face on the block, you may recognise her from the hit Australian comedy Colin from Accounts. Both seasons of the show are available on BBC iPlayer. Richard Ayoade was one of the stars of The IT Crowd - playing Moss in the acclaimed comedy. He has also had voice acting roles in films like Pixar's Soul and 2022's The Bad Guys. Tom Allen is known for hosting such shows as The Apprentice: You're Fired. He was also a co-host of Bake Off: The Professionals for a time - and appeared regularly on The Great British Bake Off: An Extra Slice. If you love TV, check out our Screen Babble podcast to get the latest in TV and film.
