On 25 July 2022, it was announced that Les Dennis would guest host the show from 4 to 15 August followed by Jenny Eclair from 16 to 19 August after Murray tested positive for COVID-19.

Jul 25, 2022 · Les Dennis has announced that he will guest host Countdown in early August, after Anne Robinson's final episode aired earlier this month. Colin Murray has temporarily replaced...

Aug 5, 2022 · The presenter, actor, and comedian took to Twitter to announce his debut as Countdown host, saying: “So here it is. My first day sitting in for Colin Murray on @C4Countdown. Hope you enjoy.”

Jul 26, 2022 · Former Coronation Street actor Les Dennis has confirmed he will be guest hosting Channel 4 show Countdown between 4-15th August 2022.

Between 04 and 19 August 2022, due to Colin Murray testing positive for COVID-19, Les Dennis and Jenny Eclair stood in as hosts on Countdown for him.

Aug 4, 2022 · Countdown fans call for Les Dennis to become full-time host after replacing Anne Robinson as guest while Colin Murray has Covid-19.

Jul 25, 2022 · Les Dennis has revealed he will guest host Countdown next month following Anne Robinson’s final episode. Colin Murray is temporarily replacing Anne Robinson until the end of the …

Les Dennis is a guest (and was a substitute presenter) on Countdown. He is a comedian, all-round national treasure, actor and TV presenter, most famous for presenting the game show Family …

This week, Colin, 45, explained to his followers on Twitter that after testing positive for Covid-19, he was forced to stay away from Countdown for a few weeks, resulting in Les, 68, and comedian Jenny …

Aug 4, 2022 · Colin Murray had been temporarily hosting the show, but was forced to pull out this week after he tested positive for coronavirus - leaving Les to fill in until August 15.