Due to persistent vandalism, account creation has been suspended. If you would like an account, please contact Charlie Reams on Apterous.
Sam McElhinney
From Countdown
Sam McElhinney was a finalist in Series 68.
McElhinney won four games in his run and was the only Series 68 finalist whose entire heat run was played under the "original" 15-round format, which was replaced by its newer counterpart during the run of the player who defeated him, Andy Platt. McElhinney returned to face Joe McGonigle in the quarter-finals but was defeated in a game best remembered for a special guest surprising Rachel Riley on her 1,000th show.
Episodes
| # | Date | Type | Contestant 1 | Score | Contestant 2 | Guest | Lex | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5658 | 7/03/2013 | P | Philip Jarvis | 76 – 81 | Sam McElhinney | Chris Packham | Susie Dent | 118 |
| 5659 | 8/03/2013 | P | Sam McElhinney | 82 – 61 | Juliette Bains | Chris Packham | Susie Dent | 120 |
| 5660 | 11/03/2013 | P | Sam McElhinney | 70 – 51 | Ian Dobkin | Jon Culshaw | Susie Dent | 120 |
| 5661 | 18/03/2013 | P | Sam McElhinney | 93 – 66 | Ricky Roberts | Jon Culshaw | Susie Dent | 135 |
| 5662 | 19/03/2013 | P | Sam McElhinney | 67 – 114 | Andy Platt | Jon Culshaw | Susie Dent | 127 |
| 5718 | 25/06/2013 | QF | Joe McGonigle | 108 – 83 | Sam McElhinney | Myleene Klass | Susie Dent | 124 |
