Toby McDonald

Toby McDonald in Series 78.

Toby McDonald was a contestant in Series 78. He is also an Apterite.

Making his debut on 26 April 2018, he prevailed over three-time winner and former professional golfer Jason Palmer in an extremely close encounter, snatching the game on a crucial conundrum with both players already over 100 points.

He is the son of Series 54 contestant Laura McDonald, who lost to seven-time winner and finalist Christine Armstrong. Away from Countdown, he is a keen video gamer.

Episodes

#	Date	Type	Contestant 1	Score	Contestant 2	Presenters				Guest	Lex	Max
6814	26/04/2018	P	Jason Palmer	104 – 115	Toby McDonald	Nick Hewer	Rachel Riley				Lucy Summers	Chris Packham	Susie Dent	135
6815	30/04/2018	P	Toby McDonald	108 – 68	Maxim Hall	Nick Hewer	Rachel Riley				Lucy Summers	Chris Packham	Susie Dent	123
6816	1/05/2018	P	Toby McDonald	121 – 32	Colin Beckwith	Nick Hewer	Rachel Riley				Lucy Summers	Chris Packham	Susie Dent	126
6817	2/05/2018	P	Toby McDonald	110 – 38	Terry Monaghan	Nick Hewer	Rachel Riley				Lucy Summers	Dr Phil Hammond	Susie Dent	134
6818	3/05/2018	P	Toby McDonald	111 – 10	Alyssa Critchley	Nick Hewer	Rachel Riley				Lucy Summers	Dr Phil Hammond	Susie Dent	125
6819	4/05/2018	P	Toby McDonald	109 – 53	Nilesh Pandya	Nick Hewer	Rachel Riley				Lucy Summers	Dr Phil Hammond	Susie Dent	124