CATS DOES COUNTDOWN REFRESHED BY CHANNEL 4 AS ROB BECKETT AND JUDI LOVE JOIN SHOW FOR NEW SERIES

8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown has gone into production with a refreshed line-up as Rob Beckett takes up the permanent role of team captain and Judi Love joins the show as a regular returning guest in the show’s 29^th series. Fellow fan favourites Jon Richardson and Joe Wilkinson will also continue appearing as regulars in the new series.

Jimmy Carr will return to host the chaotic comedy twist on Channel 4’s classic brainteaser quiz alongside Rachel Riley overseeing the numbers and Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner. Filming of Series 29 has begun and will include a 2025 Christmas special, which will be the first time viewers can see the new ensemble all together.

Rob Beckett comments: “I'm buzzing to be a new team captain on 8 out of 10 Cats Does Countdown. To follow the legend that is Sean Lock is a huge honour and privilege. I promise to do my very best to give Jimmy Carr as many digs as possible whilst annihilating Jon Richardson at maths and spelling. I also think it's a great day for people that can't count or spell. To go from the worst Countdown player of all time to team captain is great advert to just keep being shit at your job and hope for the best.”

Judi Love adds: “To be asked to be a new regular on 8 out of 10 Cats Does Countdown is a huge honour, but have they seen my maths!? I know this is going to be full of love, spelling mistakes and a whole lotta laughs. I can't wait to get started!”

Guests in the upcoming series include Daisy May Cooper, Katherine Ryan, Harriet Kemsley, Richard Ayoade, Morgana Robinson, Nick Mohammed and Roisin Conaty. 

Channel 4’s Katie Buckley comments: “‘Cats Does Countdown’ continues to bring Channel 4’s comedy-loving audience together, whether on broadcast or with its hugely popular classic footage online. We will keep the laughs coming in these new episodes.”

Channel 4’s Cimran Shah adds: “It's a genuine joy to work with the super skilled Zeppotron team as much as it is to watch this hilarious show. We’re so pleased to continue our commitment to the programme and bring in the inimitable comedic talents of Rob Beckett and Judi Love to this consistently funny series.”

8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown returns this Christmas. Stream or watch on Channel 4.