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How come all the celebrities in Countdown in Dictionary Corner are so clever. Do they have to pass a test like the contestants do,to be on the programme?

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gollob | 14:47 Mon 16th Apr 2012 | TV
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On most general knowledge quizzes they are as thick as can
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Avatar Image HowardKennitby
remember this is edited. They have more time than it seems and I'm sure they get help if they need it. Obviously some are better than others at word games.
14:50 Mon 16th Apr 2012
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I've always assumed they get help through the earphones and maybe a team on PCs and Internet nearby. Or am I just being cynical ?
14:51 Mon 16th Apr 2012
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I agree about editing. When I used to watch it Carol Vorderman clearly had a lot more than 30 seconds to work out the maths.
14:52 Mon 16th Apr 2012
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Its only make beleive all of it!
15:04 Mon 16th Apr 2012
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I'm with OG on this one, headphones today are so small.
15:08 Mon 16th Apr 2012

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