Leo Smith

Leo Smith in Series 82.

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.

Episodes

#	Date	Type	Contestant 1	Score	Contestant 2	Presenters				Guest	Lex	Max
7394	23/11/2020	P	Martyn Simpson	95 – 104	Leo Smith	Nick Hewer	Rachel Riley				Lucy Summers	Tim Rice	Susie Dent	138
7395	24/11/2020	P	Leo Smith	105 – 70	Jonnie Masterson	Nick Hewer	Rachel Riley				Lucy Summers	Tim Rice	Susie Dent	121
7396	25/11/2020	P	Leo Smith	126 – 40	Steve Whatmore	Nick Hewer	Rachel Riley				Lucy Summers	Samira Ahmed	Susie Dent	146
7397	26/11/2020	P	Leo Smith	114 – 81	Isabella Roper	Nick Hewer	Rachel Riley				Lucy Summers	Samira Ahmed	Susie Dent	134
7398	27/11/2020	P	Leo Smith	107 – 51	Amaar Iqbal	Nick Hewer	Rachel Riley				Lucy Summers	Samira Ahmed	Susie Dent	134
7399	30/11/2020	P	Leo Smith	102 – 61	Joe Timmins	Nick Hewer	Rachel Riley				Lucy Summers	Samira Ahmed	Susie Dent	124
7400	1/12/2020	P	Leo Smith	115 – 83	Liam Coles	Nick Hewer	Rachel Riley				Lucy Summers	Samira Ahmed	Susie Dent	124