June 4th 2024.
Susie Dent has been holding down the fort as the host of a popular British TV show for an impressive amount of time. Her stint on the show has been so long that she has been recognized as the longest-running host in the history of British television. Richard Osman, a fellow TV personality, has given her this title based on the jaw-dropping number of episodes she has appeared in.
Susie has been a mainstay on Countdown, a popular gameshow on Channel 4, since 1992. This makes her one of the longest-serving hosts on a British game show. In her three decades on the show, she has recorded over 2000 episodes, as pointed out by Richard on his podcast with Marina Hyde. He argues that Susie has surpassed other well-known hosts like Magnus Magnusson and Sue Barker in terms of the number of shows she has done.
The Pointless star, who is also a frequent guest on 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown, also shares that Susie's role on the show is equivalent to his own, and therefore she deserves the title of the longest-running host on British TV. The popular gameshow, which first aired in 1982, has more than 8000 episodes under its belt. It was originally hosted by Richard Whiteley and later by Nick Hewer, with Colin Murray taking over in 2021. Carol Vorderman was also a co-presenter for 26 years before Rachel Riley joined in 2009.
In her role on Countdown, Susie has overtaken other notable hosts like Magnus Magnusson and Sue Barker, who held the title for their stints on Mastermind and A Question of Sport, respectively. However, Sir Patrick Moore still holds the record for the longest-running host in terms of years, having presented The Sky At Night for over 50 years until his death in 2013.
Susie celebrated 30 years on Countdown in 2022 and shared that she never would have imagined staying on the show for so long. She attributes her longevity on the show to the family-like atmosphere and the unique format that keeps her always engaged. She also mentions that the contestants on the show are genuine fans, not just there for fame or money.
When asked what would make her consider leaving the show, Susie says she can't imagine anything that would. She loves the show and the adrenaline rush she gets every time the clock starts ticking. She also feels lucky to have the best seat in the house and to be able to interact with interesting guests. Susie hopes to continue on the show for as long as the viewers and the producers want her.
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