Les Dennis will be stepping in to host Countdown after Anne Robinson filmed her last episode earlier this month.
It comes as Colin Murray temporarily fills in for Anne until the end of the year, but the former Corrie star will be taking the reigns during August.
Les has entertained British families for almost five decades on screen, but is best known for hosting Family Fortunes from 1987 until 2002.
He went on to star as ill-fated Michael Rodwell in Coronation Street, during which his character wed Gail Platt before suffering a grisly death in front of serial killer Pat Phelan.
He also appeared on Ricky Gervais' Extras and is starring in Only Fools and Horses musical as grandad.
Taking to Twitter to announce his new role, Les wrote: "I shall be hosting the iconic Countdown.
"It is such an honour. Hope you enjoy."
It comes after Anne quit the Channel 4 show amid tension between herself and Rachel Riley on set.
The Mirror revealed in May that cast were said to be "relieved" over Anne's decision to leave after alleged spats with Rachel and Susie Dent left bosses fearful they might quit.
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