Welsh presenter Owain Wyn Evans has responded to rumours that he is set to be the new host of Channel 4's Countdown. Anne Robinson announced she'd be leaving the popular gameshow in May and Owain's name has been floated around as a potential replacement.
Talking to WalesOnline about his recent television appearances, Owain said when asked about hosting Countdown: "As far as Countdown is concerned, I don't know if my maths skills are up there. I'll have to speak to Vorders about that because she's the Queen of Countdown," he said, referring to Carol Vorderman, who was the maths expert on Countdown for 26 years alongside then-presenter Richard Whiteley.
Carol, who herself has recently been at a spa retreat in Portugal, is good friends with Owain and the pair regularly present together on BBC Radio Wales. Owain, who came to national prominence following his popular drumming videos and subsequent 'drumathon', continued: "Listen, I reckon any opportunity that is presented to you, you just need to take it so who knows?" before saying, "If I get on Countdown though, I'll be very surprised."
