Channel 4's popular comedy panel show 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown is set for a major line-up shake-up, with Rob Beckett and Judi Love joining as regulars for the upcoming 29th season. Beckett will take on the permanent role of team captain, while Love will appear as a regular returning guest.
The new line-up will debut with a Christmas 2025 special and continue into the next season. Jon Richardson and Joe Wilkinson will also continue as regulars, alongside host Jimmy Carr and Countdown favourites Rachel Riley and Susie Dent.
Beckett said: 'I'm buzzing to be a new team captain on 8 out of 10 Cats Does Countdown. To follow the legend that is Sean Lock is a huge honour and privilege. I promise to do my very best to give Jimmy Carr as many digs as possible whilst annihilating Jon Richardson at maths and spelling.'
Love added: 'To be asked to be a new regular on 8 out of 10 Cats Does Countdown is a huge honour, but have they seen my maths?! I know this is going to be full of love, spelling mistakes and a whole lotta laughs.'
Guests on the upcoming run include Daisy May Cooper, Katherine Ryan, Harriet Kemsley, Richard Ayoade, Morgana Robinson, Nick Mohammed and Roisin Conaty. The show first aired in 2012 and has been a hit with viewers ever since.
