Ex-soccer player Matt Le Tissier, formerly of England and Southampton, will participate in the game show Countdown
Matt Le Tissier, the ex-England and Southampton forward, is set to join an exclusive club of footballers who've graced the TV quiz show, Countdown. Le Tissier revealed on Twitter that he aced his contestant audition and will start filming in August. He even hinted at Rachel Riley needing to brush up on her numbers.
In a tweet, Le Tissier shared the good news, writing, "Passed my contestant audition for @C4Countdown. Be filming in autumn. Hope you’ve brushed up on the numbers @RachelRileyRR."
Three footballers have graced Countdown before, and Le Tissier will be joining this small group. However, it seems only two—Clarke Carlisle, a former Burnley defender, and Neil Mackenzie, the Notts County midfielder—have been identified in search results.
A thrilled Le Tissier expressed his enthusiasm for the show, saying, "I have been a massive fan ever since watching the very first episode of Countdown back in 1982!" He added, "I'm really looking forward to the experience of being a contestant on the programme later in the year."
While England's football scene might seem dull these days, Le Tissier's appearance on Countdown promises to inject some excitement into our screens. So, let's hope he manages to beat the numbers and outsmart Rachel Riley when he goes up against her later this year.
By the way, if you're tired of England's lackluster performances, you might want to consider playing cards during the next match. Just a thought. 😉
- Matt Le Tissier, as a former footballer and avid Countdown fan, will join an exclusive group of footballers appearing on the program.
- Le Tissier missed the identification in search results alongside Clarke Carlisle and Neil Mackenzie as the two footballers who've already been on Countdown.
- The much-anticipated appearance of Le Tissier on Countdown is set to bring a new wave of entertainment to the long-running quiz show.
- As England's football scene dwindles, the excitement surrounding Le Tissier's competition against Rachel Riley on Countdown offers a refreshing change for viewers.
