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Millie Reeves

Rules to apply for Countdown as Anne Robinson begins as host - what's involved

A wizard with words and a magician in the maths department? Then have you considered applying for one of the UK's most-loved game shows?

With Countdown welcoming its newest host, Anne Robinson, today, excitement surrounding the treasured letters and numbers show has been bubbling.

And if you frequently watch it with a pen and paper in hand or beat Rachel to the answer of the numerical puzzles, then you've probably got what it takes to apply for the show.

The application process may be a little more involved than some other game shows but it is straightforward enough.

You can apply online by registering for an account and filling out a few forms on the website.

In terms of initial requirements, contestants must be 16 or over, a resident of the UK or Ireland and must not be an employee or family member of an employee working on the production company.

In terms of more personal questions, the application process asking individuals about their qualifications, their occupations, their hobbies and if they have any unusual or entertaining quirks. The latter will, no doubt, add fuel to Anne Robinson's famous witty remarks.

If you have ever had to write a CV, you should be fine with this type of quizzing.

For more information about getting on the show, or if you're not feeling brave enough to be a contestant but would like to be an audience member, you can find details here.

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