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Daily Mirror
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
You need a genius IQ to crack cryptic password in just 5 seconds
Discover whether you're a technical genius with this mind-boggling brainteaser that requires a razor-sharp mind, rapid reaction skills, and an unflappable disposition It's time to put on your thinking caps and test out your intellect with this baffling brainteaser that's leaving most Brits utterly stumped. Cracking riddles and cryptic puzzles may seem like nothing more than a boredom buster, but research has shown they can actually positively impact the central nervous system. This isn't enough to transform you into a rocket scientist or brain surgeon, but it could improve your concentration levels and better your attention span. This particular brainteaser, however, is so tricky that it may also result in bursts of anger and family rows. If you're a Countdown aficionado, you may have a slight advantage (even if you only watch the episodes with Jimmy Carr). So, let's dive straight in, shall we? The image above shows an incomplete password, and you need to solve it in just five seconds or less to prove you have the IQ of a genius. Fail, and you kiss goodbye to any chances of becoming the next Albert Einstein or Marie Curie. Okay so, what we know is the passwords start with the letter 'I' and ends with the letter 'N'. The letters 'A,T' are placed as the sixth and seventh letter. As previously reported, the remaining letters are: 'N, V, N, O, I, O'. We're not giving away any clues for this one, but if you're finding it a little too challenging - ignore the strict time limit and take as long as you need to solve the anagram. Once you're done, scroll down to the bottom of the article to reveal the answer. If that cryptic puzzle was no match for a boffin like yourself, check out this mind-boggling riddle that's been causing even bigger waves. No matter how many times you binge-watch Countdown, you'll still struggle with this one. "Mrs. Watt has 5 children. The oldest four children's names are Lala, Lele, Lili, and Lolo," the riddle reads. "What is the name of the youngest child - why do people laugh at her name?" Now, most people instantly think they have got the answer - and will proudly declare the fourth child is called 'Lulu'. This is because all the children have the same name with different vowels (A,E,I,O) and 'U' is the last one remaining. However, this isn't the correct answer - and if you fell for such an obvious trick you clearly don't have a sky-high IQ. If you reckon you dodged the trap, and think you've properly cracked the riddle, you can check your answer here. tricky brainteasers, baffling riddles, and mind-boggling puzzles here - or, learn more about your hidden personality traits with these fascinating optical illusions.
Metro
6 days ago
- 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
The Irish Sun
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Future of Channel 4 comedy series with big name host revealed after four series
AFTER four successful series of Jimmy Carr's gameshow I Literally Just Told You, the future of the show has been revealed. Although it hasn't been officially green lit by Channel 4 , the comedy show is set to return for it's fifth series, with filming reportedly take place next year. Advertisement 3 The fate of Jimmy Carr's I Literally Just Told You has been revealed Credit: Channel 4 / Rob Parfitt 3 The fifth series will begin filming next year Credit: Channel 4 The most recent series, which aired in July last year, was filmed back in 2023. The delay in filming the next instalment is reportedly down to diary dates but the much-loved show is still very much on Channel 4's programming slate. I Literally Just Told You sees four contestants battle it out for a cash prize of up to £25,000 by answering questions that have been written live while the show is being filmed. Two contestants are axed during the episode, leaving two finalists to face off, with questions steadily increasing from £250 to £2,000. Advertisement READ MORE ON JIMMY CARR The questions can present themselves in the form of anything that happens on the show to a celebrity cameo or an off the cuff joke. The show first aired on Channel 4 in December 2021 and immediately became a hit with viewers, with 24 episodes having aired so far. It was created by A previous episode of I Literally Just Told You saw a contestant almost left empty-handed after a mistake. Advertisement Most read in TV Sainsbury's worker Eddy, from Glasgow, lost out on the £18,000 when he could not give pop star Comedian Jimmy, 51, money . Lorraine Kelly wins £18,000 jackpot on I Literally Just Told You celebrity special After being brought on stage at one of Jimmy's gigs, Eddy was surprised with a giant cheque. The 8 Out Of 10 Cats host said: 'Now I've got something to tell you, I've got something to confess. Advertisement 'You lost the money on a question – it was Ariana Grande's age. 'We talked about her age but we never gave you the specific age so we messed up. BACK ON THE BOX 'And when you mess up in life, you've got to own your mistakes. Here's a cheque for £18,000.' Advertisement This isn't the only show of Jimmy's that is returning, as 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown returns to Channel 4 tonight (July 25). The long-running show sparked fears it would not be returning after production was halted last year. The comedy's production company Zeppotron had been told no new episodes would be filmed. A spokesperson for Channel 4 said at the time: 'We have already shot episodes which are ready to air. Advertisement 'To keep the show current we will shoot further episodes nearer transmission.' However, 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown is now returning to the studio this month to record a brand new series. 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown airs tonight at 9pm on Channel 4. 3 I Literally Just Told You first aired on Channel 4 in 2021 Credit: Channel 4 Advertisement
Scotsman
6 days ago
- 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.
Scotsman
7 days ago
- 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 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 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.
