Karen Pearson
Karen Pearson was a contestant in Series 53 and 93 from Pebworth, Worcestershire. At the time of both her appearances she was running her own market research agency, but by the time of her return 21 years later, she had also joined the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust as a volunteer. She is also an Apterite.
Co-events
After she lost in her initial appearance to eventual octochamp Richard Heald, she kept up her strong interest in Countdown, competing at Co-events CoLei 2008, CoNot 2009, CoLei2, CoLei Summer Special, CoLei3, CoLei4, CoChest, CoLei5 and CoChest2.
Appearances on other Quiz shows
On 4 June 2010, Pearson appeared on The Chase, managing to beat The Chaser, Anne Hegerty, as part of a team of four who took home £4,600 each. On 15 November 2010, she also appeared on Pointless with her husband James, winning the game, but missing out on the prize money by just three points. She also appeared on Tipping Point on 24 January 2013, winning £2,900. She then appeared on Revenge of the Egghead on 31 March 2014, against former Countdowner CJ de Mooi, just missing out in the final round. In 2015, she appeared on The Edge.
Episodes
| # | Date | Type | Contestant 1 | Score | Contestant 2 | Presenters | Guest | Lex | Max | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3943 | 9/06/2005 | P | Richard Heald | 104 – 57 | Karen Pearson | Richard Whiteley | Carol Vorderman | Barry Norman | Susie Dent | 118 | ||
| 8788 | 12/06/2026 | P | Tom Iorio | 83 – 116 | Karen Pearson | Colin Murray | Rachel Riley | Mark Chapman | Susie Dent | 135 | ||
