Countdown viewers issued a demand as Les Dennis took over as host.
The popular Channel 4 programme has been on the lookout for a new permanent presenter since Anne Robinson stood down. Colin Murray has been temporarily hosting the show, but was forced to pull out of today's show after he tested positive for coronavirus.
Les was drafted in to fill in for the 5 Live presenter and will continue to front the show until August 15. The former Family Fortunes presenter was joined by Rachel Riley, Susie Dent and Coronation Street's Daniel Brocklebank on Thursday's episode.