Jeff Stelling of the year, after three years at the helm, to concentrate on football, including his new Champions League role. He was replaced by Nick Hewer. In August 2016, Stelling presented a new 10-part daytime game show for ITV called "Alphabetical". The show returned for a second series of 20 episodes in October 2017. On 23 November 2007 he was awarded an honorary Doctor of Professional Studies by the University of Teesside. Stelling was named Sports Broadcaster of the Year for four successive years by the Sports Journalists' Association, based on a poll of its members. On 12 March 2010, he
8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown is a crossover between the panel games "8 Out of 10 Cats" and "Countdown". The show follows the format of "Countdown", but with hosts and contestants from "8 Out of 10 Cats", and an emphasis on humour. The first episode aired as part of Channel 4's "mash-up night" on 2 January 2012; the first full series was aired in July 2013 and multiple series have since been commissioned. Episodes feature Jimmy Carr as host; two teams of two contestants feature in most episodes, with Sean Lock