Des O' Connor to host 'Countdown'?

According to a report on Digital Spy, Des O'Connor is set to replace Des Lynam as the new host of Countdown.

Des O'Connor is set to be the new host of Countdown, replacing Des Lynam.

The Sun reports that the 74-year-old entertainer will screen test for the presenting role next week, having overtaken a number of high profile contenders such as Stephen Fry and Eamonn Holmes.

An insider told the paper: "We looked long and hard for someone who could match Des Lynam’s cool delivery and swarthy charm and Des O’Connor was the clear choice."

You can read the whole article at http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/article/ds38404.html.