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Countdown fans left double-taking by very unusual intro to show – but can you spot what’s going on?
COUNTDOWN fans were left double-taking as today's show opened on Channel 4.
The number and words show aired its latest episode on Thursday with host Colin Murray at the helm.
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He was joined by his co-presenters Rachel Riley and Susie Dent, with comedian Justin Moorhouse in the Dictionary Corner.
But some viewers noticed the start of the show was a little strange.
Colin opened the programme as he said: "Hello everybody, welcome to Countdown, it's Thursday February the 2nd, Groundhog Day."
He then said: "How are you Rachel," before she replied: "I'm very well thank you."
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However, viewers were left puzzled as the same scene played out twice.
Some eagle-eyed fans were quick to spot the 45-year-old had deliberately pulled the trick to mark .
It's a , where a crowd of on-lookers watch a groundhog, which is also known as a woodchuck, predict when spring will arrive.
It was made famous by the 1993 film starring Bill Murray, where his character Phil Connors gets stuck living the same day on repeat.
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Replying to Colin's trick, one viewer said: "It's still just the warmest game show on television, and hopefully the groundhog shows up. I hope there aren't any more tricks, Colin!"
A second jokingly commented: "Everyone's hair is slightly longer in the second clip."
"I'm stumped. Although your teeth looked a wee bit different between the two," posted a third.
Last month Channel 4 finally confirmed Colin as the permanent host of Countdown following Anne Robinson's departure last year.
The star, who also presents on radio, has become a fan-favourite with viewers.
Countdown airs weekdays from 2:10pm on Channel 4.
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