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| − | '''Amey Deshpande''' was a originally a contestant in [[Series 42]] as a ''wunderkinder'', however was unlucky to come up against [[John Snedden]] whose 80 points stands as one of the highest scores in the history of the 9-round era. | + | '''Amey Deshpande''' was a originally a contestant in [[Series 42]] as a ''wunderkinder'', however was unlucky to come up against [[John Snedden]] whose 80 points stands as one of the highest scores in the history of the 9-round era. Due to his age, the usual rule about only having one shot was waived, so Amey was allowed to reapply at a point in the future. |
In [[Series 47]] Amey made a return to Countdown, taking part in the Juniors mini-tournament. Here, he came up against [[Andrew Hulme]] in the semifinal game and again found himself with the losing score. | In [[Series 47]] Amey made a return to Countdown, taking part in the Juniors mini-tournament. Here, he came up against [[Andrew Hulme]] in the semifinal game and again found himself with the losing score. | ||
Revision as of 19:58, 1 August 2007
Amey Deshpande was a originally a contestant in Series 42 as a wunderkinder, however was unlucky to come up against John Snedden whose 80 points stands as one of the highest scores in the history of the 9-round era. Due to his age, the usual rule about only having one shot was waived, so Amey was allowed to reapply at a point in the future.
In Series 47 Amey made a return to Countdown, taking part in the Juniors mini-tournament. Here, he came up against Andrew Hulme in the semifinal game and again found himself with the losing score.
Amey's career was not yet over, as on 16th January 2007, he made another return, this time defeating Ian Volante in Series 56. He went on to attain octochamp status with 718 points; good for #4 seed.
In the quarter finals, Amey faced Anita Freeland. Anita proved too good on the day, winning the game on the final numbers round.
