A FORMER Countdown contestant has opened up on their experience on the show, saying it was not what it seemed to be on the TV.
Viewers have played along with the word and mathematical tasks since the shows inception on Channel 4 in 1982.
The main face of the programme is Colin Murray as he is joined daily by Rachel Riley as well as stars such as Susie Dent and Jon Culshaw.
In Wednesday's instalment of the show, contestant Sharon Redrobe from Stratford-upon-Avon appeared on the show.
Unfortunately, despite her insistence she enjoyed her experience on Countdown, she only scored 20 points, against her rival who scored over 100.
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Keen enthusiasts from the audience at home took to the Digital Spy chatroom forums as they lambasted the performance of one recent contestant.
One member complained: "I know the stats would say otherwise, but Sharon must be one of the weakest contestants ever.
"Even allowing or the nerves associated, that was pretty awful. I am glad that she seemed to be enjoying herself but I found it a bit painful to watch."
Another member chimed in to give their own hot take on the show, however they admitted they competed on the long-running Channel 4 knowledge show.
The TV contributor game some insight into how the show is actually produced, saying it's one thing playing in the comforts of the house in front of the TV, but another appearing in the studio.
"I can say from my trivial time on the show last year that it's much easier when you're sat at home, pausing as you please."
They also admitted that the giant ticking clock with the iconic theme tune is not a device that is edited into the programme after the recording.
Every contestant would hear the booming song along with thje countdown as they desperately try to work out the answers.
The previous contestant admitted: "[It's] much more relaxing than being in the studio, faced with cameras and feeling the pressure of the clock booming in each round (it's not edited in, it plays whilst you're there which caught me off guard a little when I was on).
"With that in mind, it's easy to make mistakes, but submitting words such as 'STROL' and 'SCON' is quite something."
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