US EditionDonald, 96, Becomes Oldest Countdown Contestant
ENGLAND, UNITED KINGDOM, AUG 11 – Donald Elsom, 96, a former RAF corporal and longtime viewer, becomes Countdown's oldest contestant, showcasing his talent for numbers despite early academic challenges.
- Donald Elsom, a 96-year-old ex-RAF corporal now living in Stanley, County Durham, has become the oldest player to compete on Channel 4’s Countdown, with his debut episode scheduled to air on August 11 at 2:10 pm.
- Before appearing on Countdown, Elsom held several different positions including serving as a corporal in the Royal Air Force, working with police dogs, butchery, and managing school premises; in April, he was honored with Maundy Money by the King for his community contributions.
- Countdown is a long-established daytime quiz show on Channel 4 that has been on air since 1982. Presented by Colin Murray, the program features a head-to-head contest between a pair of players who face 15 rounds to earn the title of that day's champion.
- Elsom described the experience as wonderful and said he plans to display the photo alongside a picture of himself with King Charles, calling it a memorable event he will cherish for the rest of his life.
- His appearance reflects a lifelong connection with the show and an understated skill with numbers, while his charitable efforts in 2023 included raising over £5,000 for Macmillan Cancer Support by completing 95 laps around a local sports field.
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Former RAF corporal becomes oldest-ever contestant on Countdown
A former RAF corporal has become the oldest-ever contestant to appear on the hit Channel 4 gameshow Countdown.
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