"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. Former Eggheads star CJ de Mooi, 49, thanks fans for their support after revealing he is dying following a 30-year battle with AIDS - and says he's going to hospital tomorrow 'for a new course of. In 2007 a group of players beat the odds and beat the eggheads as they took home the most prize money that has been won, 75,000. [30], De Mooi ran in the 2009 London Marathon raising money for Amnesty International. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. I quite like Chris. Eggheads legend Dave Rainford's final Facebook post has emerged after the popular quizzer's sad death. No I just think that he is an intellectual and just despairs at mindless nonsense. [Nov 1969] The panel of experts have previously included some familiar faces from other quiz shows, setting them the task to prove their knowledge. Gerwyn Price trains with Dragons ahead of rugby return, The darts superstar limbered up for his return to rugby by teaming up with the Dragons. Her constant 'oh I have NO idea' then going on to 'guess' the right answer is so galling. His Friend Mr Pendreigh said: 'Max came to my house with his mum and sister to watch Eggheads on Monday night and he was his usual cheery self. I suppose he gets paid for it, but I had to suppress a wry smile yesterday as instead of just answering "Lima" to the capital of Peru question, he started to explain there are 4 countries whose names are 4 letters whose capitals are also 4 letters, started to reel them off, forgot them and then said "the capital of Lima is Lima" PMSL. degsyhufc Posts: 59,251 Forum Member 01/11/08 - 00:22 #6 If he was the grumpiest man. In each of the first four rounds, the challengers are given a . Even in his death, Eggheads Dave is remembered for his remarkable and admirable skill in quiz shows. Registration Quarter: OctNovDec [14] At the peak his chess rating was 158 ECF, equivalent to Elo 1885. An additional Egghead was featured on the opening credits and competed from week two. Host Anne Robinson declared Hughes to be "the best contestant we have had on the Weakest Link" and opted not to use her signature "you are the Weakest Link, goodbye!" [29], In October 2018, De Mooi was declared bankrupt following lengthy legal proceedings in connection with the arrest. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. The Tremendous Knowledge nickname and title earned him the opportunity to make several radio and TV appearances. Menu Typical 12-Yard fare, five amateur quizzers take on five quiz professionals in an occasionally big-money quiz. (His tirade when voted off the Weakest Link has been featured on the show's website, video and led to a "bad losers" show which he eventually won.) CJ is the worst one of all - 'smug' doesn't even begin to describe him, the pompous oaf!! Dave Rainford was of Nigerian and Jamaican heritage, and his quizzing knowledge earned him the title 'Tremendous Knowledge'. In his autobiography, CJ wrote that after being confronted by the thug, he punched him in the face and pushed him into a canal. Due to a planned power outage on Friday, 1/14, between 8am-1pm PST, some services may be impacted. Have something to tell us about this article? "You are amazing as is the 3348.72 raised for CJ so far. 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Amanda Holden took to Instagram recently to share a sweet throwback snap of herself and husband Chris Hughes as he swooped her up in his arms and they posed by the threshold of their current home . Former. Screenshot BBC Iplayer: Eggheads Lisa Theil I could go on and on but I'd get banned :mad: I could go on and on but I'd get banned :mad: i actually like chris most i find daphne annoying. Dave "Tremendous Knowledge" Rainford,. The show, which was set to film its pilot in July 2021, was set to star Ewen MacIntosh, John Challis (who died in September 2021), and Sally Thomsett, making her first appearance on screen since 1978. One of the nicest people I ever knew. . In Lose a Million with Chris Tarrant, he lost 5,000 after missing out on a question about Claire Rayner. egghead definition: 1. a person, especially a man, who is very clever and interested only in studying and other mental. Check your inbox to be the first to know the hottest news. [13] He then returned to the main version of Eggheads replacing Daphne Fowler. 3-min read. He went to work as normal on Tuesday and his mother spoke to him that evening. [4], https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Christopher_Hughes_(quiz_contestant)&oldid=1106270678, This page was last edited on 23 August 2022, at 22:22. It is noted that the BBC suspended CJ on the very day he was questioned by police and fired him on the very day he was cleared of all suspicion. Former BBC entertainment commissioner Sohail Shah said: "So upset to hear the lovely Dave Rainford from #Eggheads has passed away. He consistently wowed fans through his ability to grasp the itsy-bitsy details and how well he would articulate himself during live quiz shows. She was replaced in the team by returning Egghead CJ. Keep watching.". I don't know all their names, but that one in the middle of the Eggheads, the younger one, is such a show-off. Were absolutely devastated.'. Feb 3. [26] De Mooi was detained under a European Arrest Warrant issued in the Netherlands. Riverdale theories: Could Jughead still die? In each episode, a team of five people set out to beat a panel of five quizzers known as eggheads, in a test of general knowledge. Lovely bloke. You can unsubscribe at any time. GRV Media Ltd, 18 Mulberry Avenue, Widnes. Tributes have paid to a Mancunian star on TV quizshow Eggheads who has died. J." It was revealed on Saturday (March 7) that the quiz show favourite, who was nicknamed . 4 Eggheads star Dave Rainford has. In December 2011, De Mooi announced he had left Eggheads permanently to pursue an acting career. Michael Schumachers wife in tears as she gives heartbreaking update, BBC backlash: Viewers infuriated by petrol shortages report, Eggheads will be moving to Channel 5 after 17 years on BBC Two, Eggheads: Jeremy Vine has been the presenter since 2008, Youre fired! This Morning chef blasts cameraman for laughing on-air, Eggheads: The panel of experts have previously included familiar faces from other quiz shows, Eggheads: Jeremy Vine was pleased to be called back as presenter, BBC Eggheads Daphne Fowler confirms shes ALIVE after death hoax, Jeremy Vine breaks silence on Eggheads being dropped by the BBC, Jenny Ryan: The Chase star fundraising for lateEggheadsfavourite, Petrol station fury: Drivers abused as they deliver fuel. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. ", He added: "Most of the landlords have a laugh about it but others must think I'm a real pain in the backside.". "They are aware that CJ is very seriously ill so are apparently trying to force this through quickly. Dermot Murnaghan signed off at Sky News for the last time by referencing the Will Ferrell comedy film Anchorman.. His account is being run by a friend called Joe, who is encouraging fans to make donations. Former teammate on the show CJ de Mooi said: "Ive just been informed that Dave Rainford (from a certain quiz show we used to appear on together) has died. DIGITAL SPY, PART OF THE HEARST UK ENTERTAINMENT NETWORK. BBC Two Wales & Wales HD only. Registration Date: Oct 1969 The shocking news was announced . The 71-year-old has won both UK Mastermind and International Mastermind, as well as Brain of Britain, so he can certainly give the contestants a run for their money. Having appeared on the show, I know that the director specifically asks for full explanations of the answers to give more context and background information. Business class plane passenger refuses to give up his seat so a man could sit next to his wife on her birthday - selfish or fair enough? Biography [ edit] Hughes was born in Enfield, Middlesex, and educated at Enfield Grammar School. The Manchester quizzer, who was nicknamed 'Tremendous Knowledge', was one of the show's titular Eggheads since 2012.. Daphne is the most annoying fake one on eggheads. I've ordered another two pairs! So, dont worry, he is still part of the quizzing team and will hopefully be making an appearance next series. How old is Chris Hughes from Eggheads? On March 7 2020, it was reported that Rainford had died, after illness had prevented him appearing on the show since 2018. Sometimes this works very well, and at other times it can appear boring. Christopher John Hughes (born 14 August 1947) is an English television personality and one of Britain's leading quizzers. The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. Eggheads star Dave Rainford has died, the game show's host Jeremy Vine has confirmed. His death was confirmed today by the show's host Jeremy Vine amongst others. It has not been confirmed how or when Dave died. Volume Number: 2b email digishowbiz@the-sun.co.uk or call us direct on 02077824220. 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Mr Thomson had also appeared on quiz shows Postcode Challenge and Quiz Trippers with his team. I've no idea what happened to him."[8][9]. He won all but one round, John Parrott being the only player to get the better of him. Local residents rushed to help the victim as he fought for his life after the brutal and savage attack. Friends also described him as 'a normal guy who loved a quiz and enjoyed going out for a pint', adding that he had never shown signs of depression, or any other behaviour to suggest he may have been considering suicide. First published on Thu 22 Sep 2016 06.42 EDT. I saw CJ looking at his fingernails and rubbing them as the Egghead team was about to be asked a question, and the smug expression on his face was beyond pompous, like he was better than the show and he was doing them a favour being there. He participated in popular TV quiz shows like, Lose a Million with Chris Tarrant and Remote Control with Tony Wilson. [Dec 1969] Plot details are not known at present, but De Mooi has described it as "a modern twist on a classic sitcom scenario". He served as the arbiter and question-setter on the Radio 4 quiz show Brain of Britain for four years starting from 2002. It has included Who Wants to Be a Millionaire winner Judith Keppel, Mastermind winner Chris Hughes and Brain of Britain quiz question setter Kevin Ashman. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). Former Eggheads star CJ de Mooi has revealed he's dying after spending years battling AIDS and he's about to be left homeless after being made bankrupt. Dave Rainford appears on Eggheads in 2014 episode. The comments below have been moderated in advance. The firm put in a claim against his only asset, the home owned with his husband, and is trying to force sale. [17], In 2014, he performed in and produced two plays by Harvey Fierstein in London's West End and was then cast in the Lazarus Theatre productions of Troilus and Cressida and Coriolanus. CJ.". Former railway worker Chris is also likely to return to the Eggheads panel for the show's series 21. Dave was previously a contestant on the show Are You an Egghead? Apparently Chris is lovely as are all of them apart from CJ who is a cock and refused to shake my mate's hands when they beat 'em. I find them all pretty annoying apart from Kevin. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. "Im outwardly healthy, still running and am staying positive I can get better. Jeremy Vine hosts a general knowledge quiz featuring the UK's top quiz champions. The fake obituary has been sourced to a blog site called DeadDeath and has been widely circulated on social media. If he was grumpy he would refuse to sing and do his daft impersonations. 2022 Hearst UK is the trading name of the National Magazine Company Ltd, 30 Panton Street, Leicester Square, London, SW1Y 4AJ. Posting on Twitter - along with a photo of the general knowledge master - Vine wrote: "I'm very sad to hear that one of the Eggheads has died. See today's front and back pages, download the newspaper, order back issues and use the historic Daily Express newspaper archive. With a cash prize up for grabs, each Tuesday sees contestants answer a series of questions against the " Eggheads " on the game show competition. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/, CJ was axed from the BBC Two show in 2016, CJ de Mooi said in a tweet he has been battle AIDS for years but fears he doesn't have many years left, CJ took to Twitter on Sunday to update his followers, Former Eggheads star CJ de Mooi could be made homeless as hes left bankrupt from legal battles, A crowdfunding page has been set up to try and help CJ, Eggheads star CJ De Mooi claims arrest over alleged killing was based on 'bogus Wikipedia article', CJ was declared bankrupt in September last year. 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Once a famous face on TV as one of the panelist on the popular BBC show Eggheads, CJ was axed in 2016 as. Daphne was in Eggheads - a team of gameshow champions challenged daily by new quiz teams on the BBC - from 2003 until she retired in 2013. The show involved listeners calling to test Rainford's knowledge. The allegations were later dropped, but he was left with huge debts and made bankrupt in September. Sad that Annie couldn't bow out on her own terms in her career, but will be forever grateful of the memories she gave us, the excitement, all the ups and downs, the graded success and many reasons to dream no horse will ever compare for me, happy retirement #AnnieMc. #RIPDaveRainford", Former Hacienda DJ and now author Dave Haslam described him as "one of the great Manchester characters, who ruled the pub quizzes at the Old House At Home on Burton Road. Blog site called DeadDeath and has been widely circulated on social Media today 's front and back pages, the! 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