On tonight’s episode of 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown, viewers have been emotional as they watched one of many remaining appearances of the late, nice comic Sean Lock, with the programme paying tribute to him on the finish.
The present noticed Lock, who died final August on the age of 58 after affected by most cancers, crew up with Harry Hill in opposition to Jon Richardson and Rosie Jones.
Jimmy Carr resumed his internet hosting duties, whereas maths whizz Rachel Riley and phrase professional Susie Dent have been additionally current, along with Ted Lasso star Nick Mohammed in Dictionary Nook as Mr Swallow.
Previous to the episode airing on Channel 4, 8 Out of 10 Cats introduced on Twitter that it might mark considered one of Lock’s ‘final appearances on the present’.
Whereas it’s at the moment unsure what number of extra instalments he could seem in, the tip of this episode noticed him obtain glory, as he guessed the ultimate conundrum ‘UNDERDOGS’ earlier than Richardson had an opportunity… regardless of nonetheless shedding on the whole rating.
Because the credit began rolling, a tribute to Lock appeared on display screen, with an image of him alongside the message: ‘In loving reminiscence of comedy legend Sean Lock, 1963 – 2021.’
A number of viewers expressed how heart-wrenching they discovered it watching Lock in considered one of his final appearances, with others saying that it was becoming for him to win the conundrum.
‘If that was Sean Lock’s remaining episode, we must always all cheer that he received the ultimate conundrum! Comedy genius,’ one individual wrote.
‘So very apt for Sean Lock to get the conundrum on his remaining ever #CatsDoesCountdown look. A bittersweet episode,’ one other mentioned.
Another person mentioned that whereas it introduced them ‘pleasure’ to see the comic on their TV display screen, in addition they felt ‘disappointment’ over it being considered one of his remaining episodes.
‘Go on Sean Lock getting the conundrum on what could be his final ever look on the present!! He will probably be at all times missed and for the comedian genius he was!’ another person acknowledged.
When it was introduced that Lock had died, a press release was launched by Off the Kerb Productions that learn: ‘It's with nice disappointment that we have now to announce the demise of Sean Lock.
‘He died at dwelling from most cancers, surrounded by his household.’
Describing the entertainer as ‘considered one of Britain’s best comedians’, the assertion mentioned that ‘his boundless creativity, lightning wit and the absurdist brilliance of his work, marked him out as a novel voice in British comedy’.
‘Sean was additionally a cherished husband and father to a few youngsters,’ it continued. ‘Sean will probably be sorely missed by all that knew him. We kindly request that the privateness of his household and kids is revered at this tough time.’
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