8 Out of 10 Cats show has to be edited to fit in its 26-minute slot. From series 9 there is a longer version of the show called "8 Out of 10 Cats Uncut", broadcast a few days later. These rounds only featured in series 1 and the "Big Brother" special shows: Since 2012, crossover episodes between "8 Out of 10 Cats" and "Countdown" have aired. The show follows the format of "Countdown", but is hosted by Jimmy Carr, with permanent contestants Sean Lock and Jon Richardson, as well as two other guest contestants. On 4 January 2013, a special episode of "Deal or No
8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown Riley is occasionally involved in these segments. Apart from during the first two specials, there are two contestants on each team, with Jon and Sean as permanent guests. During some rounds, contestants all offer an answer but only the best answer from each team counts. During some rounds, one player per team is nominated to give an answer. A celebrity appears in Dictionary Corner, and, after each numbers round, they present a poem, song or other comedic segment. Susie Dent's "Origin of Words" section does not appear, but is instead replaced with an additional segment from the guest. In earlier