Countdown (game show) television continuously since 1965. "Countdown" was initially recorded at The Leeds Studios for 27 years, before moving to Manchester-based Granada Studios in 2009. Following the development of MediaCityUK, Countdown moved again in 2013 to the new purpose build studios at Dock10, Greater Manchester. The programme was presented by Richard Whiteley for over 20 years, until his sudden death in June 2005. It was then presented by Des Lynam until the end of 2006, Des O'Connor until the end of 2008, and Jeff Stelling until the end of 2011; Nick Hewer has presented the show since 2012. Carol Vorderman, the show's
Lance Smith (television host) tour, along with Nathan Blackburn on MTV's The Real World, entertaining tens of thousands of people each night between acts. Soon after the tour ended, Smith landed an interview with Country Music Television to be their first video jockey. Lance was CMT's first-ever VJ, joining CMT on April 28, 2001, as the host of CMT's new request show, CMT Most Wanted Live. Smith moved over to Top 20 Countdown in December 2001, as well as hosting other CMT specials, remaining a fan favorite. Smith was the host of CMT's second season of "Can You Duet" which aired on CMT in