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[[File:Leo Smith.png|thumb|300px|right|Leo Smith in [[Series 82]].]] | [[File:Leo Smith.png|thumb|300px|right|Leo Smith in [[Series 82]].]] | ||
− | '''Leo Smith''' was | + | '''Leo Smith''' was an [[octochamp]] in [[Series 82]]. He's a Pest Controller from London. He has qualified to return for the series finals. |
− | Smith first appeared on 23 November against 6-time winner and usually dominant player in the form of previous [[Series 61]] contestant [[Martyn Simpson]]. Smith proved to be Simpson's toughest opponent, beating him in the first numbers round to take the lead. However, Simpson risked {{word|POLEWARD}} in round 7 to take the lead by one point, and later extended his lead in round 11 before Smith clawed back in round 12. Smith | + | Smith first appeared on 23 November against 6-time winner and usually dominant player in the form of previous [[Series 61]] contestant [[Martyn Simpson]]. Smith proved to be Simpson's toughest opponent, beating him in the first numbers round to take the lead. However, Simpson risked {{word|POLEWARD}} in round 7 to take the lead by one point, and later extended his lead in round 11 before Smith clawed back in round 12. Smith finally unseated Simpson on a crucial conundrum to win his first game. Smith continued a very solid run of performances, including spots of nine-letter words such as {{word|ORIENTALS}} and {{word|COLOURIZE}}, solving six conundrums and achieving seven centuries. Smith wrapped up with a total of 869 points to place 3rd in the seed table and qualify for the finals. |
==Episodes== | ==Episodes== |
Revision as of 14:52, 2 December 2020
Leo Smith was an octochamp in Series 82. He's a Pest Controller from London. He has qualified to return for the series finals.
Smith first appeared on 23 November against 6-time winner and usually dominant player in the form of previous Series 61 contestant Martyn Simpson. Smith proved to be Simpson's toughest opponent, beating him in the first numbers round to take the lead. However, Simpson risked POLEWARD in round 7 to take the lead by one point, and later extended his lead in round 11 before Smith clawed back in round 12. Smith finally unseated Simpson on a crucial conundrum to win his first game. Smith continued a very solid run of performances, including spots of nine-letter words such as ORIENTALS and COLOURIZE, solving six conundrums and achieving seven centuries. Smith wrapped up with a total of 869 points to place 3rd in the seed table and qualify for the finals.
Episodes
# | Date | Type | Contestant 1 | Score | Contestant 2 | Presenters | Guest | Lex | Max | |||
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7394 | 23/11/2020 | P | Martyn Simpson | 95 – 104 | Leo Smith | Nick Hewer | Rachel Riley | Tim Rice | Susie Dent | 138 | ||
7395 | 24/11/2020 | P | Leo Smith | 105 – 70 | Jonnie Masterson | Nick Hewer | Rachel Riley | Tim Rice | Susie Dent | 121 | ||
7396 | 25/11/2020 | P | Leo Smith | 126 – 40 | Steve Whatmore | Nick Hewer | Rachel Riley | Samira Ahmed | Susie Dent | 146 | ||
7397 | 26/11/2020 | P | Leo Smith | 114 – 81 | Isabella Roper | Nick Hewer | Rachel Riley | Samira Ahmed | Susie Dent | 134 | ||
7398 | 27/11/2020 | P | Leo Smith | 107 – 51 | Amaar Iqbal | Nick Hewer | Rachel Riley | Samira Ahmed | Susie Dent | 134 | ||
7399 | 30/11/2020 | P | Leo Smith | 102 – 61 | Joe Timmins | Nick Hewer | Rachel Riley | Samira Ahmed | Susie Dent | 124 | ||
7400 | 1/12/2020 | P | Leo Smith | 115 – 83 | Liam Coles | Nick Hewer | Rachel Riley | Samira Ahmed | Susie Dent | 124 |