Countdown Drama: Champion Gets Stabbed in Competition Shock!
In an unbelievable twist, former Countdown champion John Cowen attacked fellow contestant Thomas Carey at a fan event in Blackpool. Cowen, who had once wowed audiences with his skill on the iconic Channel 4 show, reportedly felt cheated and lashed out at the Wainwright Social Club.
Witnesses described the shocking moment: Carey was enjoying a chat with other fans when Cowen stormed in brandishing a knife. The attack left Carey with a wound to his arm before bystanders managed to subdue Cowen until the police arrived.
Cowen, who was found with another knife on him, has been deemed unfit to stand trial due to mental health issues but was found to have committed the acts of assault and possession of a knife in public. The court heard about the possible motive: some members of the Focal Countdown Group had been practising via an app, leaving Cowen feeling deceived.
With a prestigious Countdown history, including the third-highest score in his series and an impressive string of victories, no one could have seen this turn coming. It’s a grim reminder that competition can sometimes get a bit too heated.
The jury took just 15 minutes to deliberate, with sentencing adjourned to September 30 for psychiatric evaluation. This shocking incident has left the Countdown community in disbelief, questioning how a beloved game could lead to such tragedy. Stay tuned for more updates as the situation unfolds.