Moment Channel 4 Countdown champion stabs rival in 'growling' attack

CCTV captured attacker John Cowen, 31, storming through the function room, pushing past tables and guests before lunging at ...
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Hit Channel 4 comedy 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown set for refresh with Rob Beckett and Judi Love added to the line-up

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 ...

8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown confirmed for major line-up shake-up with new regular panel members unveiled

8 out of 10 Cats Does Countdown is set for a major line-up shake-up, with Rob Beckett and Judi Love joining the series as regulars. Beckett will take on the permanent role of team captain in the ...

Countdown champion given ‘indefinite hospital order’ after stabbing rival contestant

Former Countdown winner John Cowen has been handed an ‘indefinite hospital order’ after a stabbing incident in 2024. The ...

8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown announces permanent Rob Beckett role after Sean Lock’s death

8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown has announced the first new permanent team captain since Sean Lock ’s death, with Rob Beckett ...

Channel 4 announces Sean Lock's 8 Out of 10 Cats replacement after tragic death

Sean Lock was a team captain on the long-running panel show since its inception in 2012 until his death in 2021.
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Channel 4 Countdown champion accused of stabbing rival

A Channel 4 Countdown champion who was accused of stabbing a rival contestant at a tournament has been ruled ‘unfit’ to stand trial by a judge. John Cowen, 31, was arrested after allegedly attacking ...