Countdown presenter Nick Hewer is going into isolation for the duration of the pandemic and he has wished his replacement, Dictionary Corner regular Colin Murphy, good luck as he prepares to helm the show.
British born, Co. Kildare educated Hewes (76) took to social media to wish Murray the best as he fronts the Channel 4 words and numbers based game show.
Good luck to Colin Murray, popular dictionary corner guest and Countdown fanatic, who takes over from me as host today and for the rest of Covid Lockdown recordings (although I'll still be on your screens for a week or two) as this 76 year old shields at home - in spite of......
— Nick Hewer (@Nick_Hewer) November 9, 2020
Jokingly, former Apprentice sidekick Hewer added that his family had him chained to a radiator as they fear he is vulnerable to COVID-19, saying, "The family has handcuffed me to a radiator, saying 'you're not going anywhere' "
,,,,,,the amazing military-style safety protocols put in place by ITV Studios and Channel4. Between you and me, I'd have confidently carried on, but the family has handcuffed me to a radiator, saying 'you’re not going anywhere’. So have fun Colin and keep my chair warm for me
— Nick Hewer (@Nick_Hewer) November 9, 2020
He claimed he would have "happily gone to work given the "military style safety protocols put in place by ITV and Channel 4."
Hewer's parting words were: "So have fun Colin and keep my chair warm for me."
Northern Ireland-born Murray is known for his radio and TV work, including work on TalkSport, 5 Live and Match of the Day, and he tweeted back: "That's so very kind of you and much appreciated! You have calmed my nerves somewhat."
That's so very kind of you and much appreciated! You have calmed my nerves somewhat, so thank you! I shall make sure to keep your dressing room spotless! Love to the family ❤️ https://t.co/VCUk2QaRhA
— colin murray (@ColinMurray) November 9, 2020
