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what we gonna do...... 
Bosses on Countdown are grappling with a new conundrum – GNIHSNIFI.
It spells “finishing” – and that’s what may be on the cards for the letter and numbers show if viewing figures continue to fall.
At its peak under Richard Whiteley the Channel 4 favourite was watched by up to four million.
But Tuesday’s edition managed just 260,000 viewers – the lowest in its history.
On other days this week the 30-year-old series, hosted by Nick Hewer and Rachel Riley, struggled to reach 400,000.
A TV source said: “Countdown is cheap to make but these figures are very worrying.
"The clock is ticking and this signals the beginning of the end.
“How much longer will they stick with something that has lost so many viewers?
“You can’t keep it on indefinitely just because it has history. The numbers do not add up.”
Countdown was the first show to be broadcast when Channel 4 launched in 1982.
It was presented by Whiteley for over 20 years until his death in 2005. Des Lynam, took over followed by Des O’Connor.
Founding co-host Carol Vorderman left in 2008. Her last show pulled in 1.8 million.
From 2009 Jeff Stelling and Rachel replaced O’Connor and Vorderman. They managed up to 1.3 million viewers.
But in 2011 Stelling announced he was leaving and in January 2012 Hewer presented his first edition alongside Rachel.
Channel 4 last night insisted they would stick with the show for the time being.
A spokesman said: “Countdown remains a core part of our daytime schedule.”
A source added: “It is currently due to stay on air throughout the year and is commissioned into 2014.
“This year the series is averaging 500,000 viewers and a 6.8% share of the audience – better than it managed this week but a far cry from its heyday.”
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Bosses on Countdown are grappling with a new conundrum – GNIHSNIFI.
It spells “finishing” – and that’s what may be on the cards for the letter and numbers show if viewing figures continue to fall.
At its peak under Richard Whiteley the Channel 4 favourite was watched by up to four million.
But Tuesday’s edition managed just 260,000 viewers – the lowest in its history.
On other days this week the 30-year-old series, hosted by Nick Hewer and Rachel Riley, struggled to reach 400,000.
A TV source said: “Countdown is cheap to make but these figures are very worrying.
"The clock is ticking and this signals the beginning of the end.
“How much longer will they stick with something that has lost so many viewers?
“You can’t keep it on indefinitely just because it has history. The numbers do not add up.”
Countdown was the first show to be broadcast when Channel 4 launched in 1982.
It was presented by Whiteley for over 20 years until his death in 2005. Des Lynam, took over followed by Des O’Connor.
Founding co-host Carol Vorderman left in 2008. Her last show pulled in 1.8 million.
From 2009 Jeff Stelling and Rachel replaced O’Connor and Vorderman. They managed up to 1.3 million viewers.
But in 2011 Stelling announced he was leaving and in January 2012 Hewer presented his first edition alongside Rachel.
Channel 4 last night insisted they would stick with the show for the time being.
A spokesman said: “Countdown remains a core part of our daytime schedule.”
A source added: “It is currently due to stay on air throughout the year and is commissioned into 2014.
“This year the series is averaging 500,000 viewers and a 6.8% share of the audience – better than it managed this week but a far cry from its heyday.”
Check out all the latest News, Sport & Celeb gossip at Mirror.co.uk http://www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/countdown-ratings-slump-clock-ticking-1855954#ixzz2RkUyZXqZ
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look what one commented - how dare they --- how very dare they...
"The 1 who does the numbers and letters always looks like she is either ready for a night of passion or a night out.
Bring back Carol V."
"The 1 who does the numbers and letters always looks like she is either ready for a night of passion or a night out.
Bring back Carol V."
Rachel Riley v Carol Vorderman. No contest imo. Bring back Carol and those viewing figures would go through the roof.
Nick Hewer is the problem imo, the guy has had a personality bypass and totally unsuited to this show, bring Carol back to present the show and i'll have an EW double, 1 from the top and 2 from the bottom!
I've seen your comment on there stewarts rise...
"I watch Countdown religiously and have enjoyed previous presenters but Nick Hewer has contributed nothing to the programme.In recent months my appetite for the show is waning.It all seems to be about the presenters rather than the contestants.A bit like the rubbish reality programmes."
"I watch Countdown religiously and have enjoyed previous presenters but Nick Hewer has contributed nothing to the programme.In recent months my appetite for the show is waning.It all seems to be about the presenters rather than the contestants.A bit like the rubbish reality programmes."
If Rachel starts wearing those mini-skirts again the viewers rise (no pun intended!) 
Wasn't me over they're delta, just great minds i'd say!
Carol ( . )( . ) Vorderman
50 + 25 - 5 - 7 + (3 x 2) = That's what i would like to do to her!
50 + 25 - 5 - 7 + (3 x 2) = That's what i would like to do to her!
Must admit I rarely watch a whole programme nowadays ..... a quick flick to see what she's not wearing and then a frantic 20 seconds and I'm all done 
Rachel xx
Rachel xx
rachel apart
the actual content of the show is a little difficult for most people and consequently not worth the effort
the actual content of the show is a little difficult for most people and consequently not worth the effort
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