degsyhufc Posts: 59,251 Forum Member 01/11/08 - 00:22 #6 If he was the grumpiest man. Click here to upload yours. Retrieved 7 August 2010, Last edited on 13 February 2023, at 19:59, CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, "CJ de Mooi claims arrest warrant over alleged Amsterdam killing 'was based on fake Wikipedia entry', "I think I killed a man, says Eggheads panellist", "Will Egghead CJ de Mooi regret admitting he might have killed somebody? Hughes was born in Enfield, Middlesex, and educated at Enfield Grammar School. Former stars include CJ de Mooi, Daphne Fowler and David Rainford. You can unsubscribe at any time. 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', Mr Thomson and the rest of his Tramlines teammates defeated the Eggheads (pictured) - winning 5,000 to split between them, He added: 'Our world is a very, very sad place today and our thoughts are obviously with his family.'. [Nov 1969] The allegations were later dropped, but he was left with huge debts and made bankrupt in September. Paul took to social media to say he was 'devastated' at the news, adding: 'Great. Mr Thomson and his fellow contestants defeated the Eggheads experts last year but the show was only aired this week. Jeremy said on Twitter: "I'm very sad to hear that one of the Eggheads has died. Scotland Yard said the 46-year-old from. Do not sell or share my personal information. Worry no longer, as Reality Titbit are here to save the day and answer your Qs about his absence (well try to be as good as Chris at quizzing!). resides in Wales with his civil partner Andrew Doran. Medicaid to cut 14 MILLION Americans from health coverage as states crack down on eligibility for the first time in three years after numbers soared during COVID - so are you at risk? Dave Rainford would best be described as one of the all-time great quizzers. He explained: "CJs life is ruined, he is dying and about to lose his home "Thank you so much to everyone who donated, commented, retweeted or sent support. We are no longer accepting comments on this article. Due to a planned power outage on Friday, 1/14, between 8am-1pm PST, some services may be impacted. If youd like to join in, please sign in or register. Something went wrong, please try again later. Smug! Man United striker Anthony Martial has missed 26 out of 40 games for Erik ten Hag's side this season. With a cash prize up for grabs, each Tuesday sees contestants answer a series of questions against the " Eggheads " on the game show competition. "I never saw him angry or ungenerous, not once. I guess it just shows how judgemental we all are about people on TV we don't really know. Last night Egghead Barry Simmons tweeted: "Just want to reassure everyone that the wonderful Daphne Fowler is still very much alive. [13] He then returned to the main version of Eggheads replacing Daphne Fowler. ', Love a bit of cheeky celeb goss? If the latter team can win, they take home a cash prize. In May 2008, auditions began for a sixth person to join the Eggheads team. Christopher Hughes was born in 1947 in Enfield, Middlesex, England, UK. He wrote: "CJs life is ruined, he is dying and about to lose his home "Thank you so much to everyone who donated, commented, retweeted or sent support. Wout Weghorst started for the 13th successive Man United game and produced arguably his best performance against West Ham. "You are amazing as is the 3348.72 raised for CJ so far. He told the Manchester Evening News afterwards he'd spent over 1,000 on phone calls trying to get onto the show. All Rights Reserved. She shared: I'm thrilled to bits, I can't tell you how lovely it will be to have something to do at last!. Five of the nine take part in every episode of the show, chosen in rotation. The Eggheads 2021 cast has most of the OG members, with a few no longer appearing. Former TV star CJ de Mooi has said he is dying from Aids and is about to be left homeless. Connagh Joseph "C. J." de Mooi ( pronounced [d moi]; born Andrew Paul Booth on 5 November 1969) [1] [2] is a British actor, writer, former professional quizzer and television personality. He went to work as normal on Tuesday and his mother spoke to him that evening. The premise of the game is as follows: a team of quizzing geniuses (the eponymous Eggheads) are challenged in each episode by a team of amateur challengers. In his autobiography, CJ wrote that after being confronted by the thug, he punched him in the face and pushed him into a canal. One of the nicest people I ever knew. In 2009, he appeared on Dragon Den with Frank Bisson. Her constant 'oh I have NO idea' then going on to 'guess' the right answer is so galling. Dave Rainford was of Nigerian and Jamaican heritage, and his quizzing knowledge earned him the title 'Tremendous Knowledge'. See today's front and back pages, download the newspaper, order back issues and use the historic Daily Express newspaper archive. He worked as a train driver and railway worker. Friends today paid tribute to the city council transport planner, who lived alone in Leith, Edinburgh city centre, and had a passion for quizzes. - after a hoax obituary. Unlike the original seasons, the quiz show would air Channel five, which will provide the series with a new life and new home. Inferred County: South Yorkshire His last Facebook post was on March 2, and it showed Eggheads star's funny nature . He stated: If youre a successful show which Eggheads is with over 2,000 editions youre always going to be vulnerable to somebody saying, I think we can find something better., With the news of the move, a BBC spokesperson added: We sometimes have to make difficult decisions in order to grow new shows and we would like to thank the Eggheads and host Jeremy Vine for their time on the BBC and wish them well with their next chapter.. Host Jeremy Vine revealed the quiz show will now air on Channel 5, leaving BBC Two. The Tremendous Knowledge nickname and title earned him the opportunity to make several radio and TV appearances. 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Former BBC entertainment commissioner Sohail Shah said: "So upset to hear the lovely Dave Rainford from #Eggheads has passed away. de Mooi (pronounced [d moi]; born Andrew Paul Booth on 5 November 1969)[1][2] is a British actor, writer, former professional quizzer and television personality. Colleagues on rival shows also joined in the chorus of tributes. Eggheads regular include Chris Hughes, 72, Judith Keppel, 77, and Kevin Ashman, 60. . Dave, from Withington, was one of the resident quizzers on the popular teatime BBC show and earned the nickname 'Tremendous Knowledge. email digishowbiz@the-sun.co.uk or call us direct on 02077824220. 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He worked as a train driver and railway worker. What a pompous, self-righteous little oaf he is. How old is Chris Hughes from Eggheads? If he was the grumpiest man on telly wouldn't he have been in the TV series? In addition, the skill earned him fame on mainstream media as a professional quiz expert. Eggheads: Jeremy Vine has been the presenter since 2008 (Image: BBC) In the interview with Radio Times, Jeremy opened up about the 17 years Eggheads' spent on the BBC, he stated: "I knew it was. 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The broadcaster, 65, who has spent nearly 16 years at the news channel, said 'stay . His death was confirmed today by the show's host Jeremy Vine amongst others. In an interview with the M.E.N after his 2005 win he said: "I'm quite good on the quiz machines and I was taking lots of money out, sometimes 30 at a time. Chris Hughes might look like a normal bloke, but he's more than that. The Eggheads team currently consists of the following members: Kevin Ashman RIP Dave.". He said: "I fully suspect I killed him. His fans and colleagues paid tribute to him, referring to him as the Mancunian legend. "Eggheads" is a quiz show in which teams from all over the UK compete against a panel of quiz champions referred to as the Eggheads. The opportunity to make several radio and TV appearances want to reassure everyone that the wonderful Daphne Fowler still... 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