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If you love a game show you might just recognise this man!

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October 1, 2015
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If you love a game show you might just recognise this man!

FILE PICTURE - David St John, appearing on The Chase with Bradley Walsh. A serial quiz contestant's addiction to appearing on TV game shows has been acknowledged in print by the Guinness Book of Records. See NTI story NTIQUIZ. David St John, who has appeared in Eggheads, The Chase and The Weakest Link, appears in the 2016 edition of the famous compendium in a newly created category: Most TV appearances as a quiz contestant. The 66-year-old professional entertainer from Cannock, who has rattled out answers on 34 programmes over three decades, said: "It's great, and also quite funny. Doing quizzes started as a bit of a joke, a way to raise my profile as an entertainer, and took off. The grandfather-of-five has appeared over the years on Eggheads, Fifteen to One, The Chase and The Weakest Link among others, although not on the big-money programmes such as Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? and Deal Or No Deal.

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A quiz-mad grandfather has been crowned the world’s most prolific game show contestant – after racking up 34 TV appearances spanning three decades.

Trivia-mad David St John has won thousands of pounds and been crowned champion of nine shows after featuring on some of the UK’s best-loved quizzes.

FILE PICTURE - David St John, appearing on Down Under TV quiz show 1986.  A serial quiz contestant's addiction to appearing on TV game shows has been acknowledged in print by the Guinness Book of Records.  See NTI story NTIQUIZ.  David St John, who has appeared in Eggheads, The Chase and The Weakest Link, appears in the 2016 edition of the famous compendium in a newly created category: Most TV appearances as a quiz contestant.  The 66-year-old professional entertainer from Cannock, who has rattled out answers on 34 programmes over three decades, said: "It's great, and also quite funny. Doing quizzes started as a bit of a joke, a way to raise my profile as an entertainer, and took off.  The grandfather-of-five has appeared over the years on Eggheads, Fifteen to One, The Chase and The Weakest Link among others, although not on the big-money programmes such as Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? and Deal Or No Deal.
Down Under TV quiz show 1986
FILE PICTURE - David St John, appearing on the set of Star Quality in 1990.  A serial quiz contestant's addiction to appearing on TV game shows has been acknowledged in print by the Guinness Book of Records.  See NTI story NTIQUIZ.  David St John, who has appeared in Eggheads, The Chase and The Weakest Link, appears in the 2016 edition of the famous compendium in a newly created category: Most TV appearances as a quiz contestant.  The 66-year-old professional entertainer from Cannock, who has rattled out answers on 34 programmes over three decades, said: "It's great, and also quite funny. Doing quizzes started as a bit of a joke, a way to raise my profile as an entertainer, and took off.  The grandfather-of-five has appeared over the years on Eggheads, Fifteen to One, The Chase and The Weakest Link among others, although not on the big-money programmes such as Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? and Deal Or No Deal.
On the set of Star Quality in 1990

The 66-year-old’s obsession with game shows started when he appeared on Sale of the Century in 1982 and won two motorcycles.

As a result he was flown out to Australia for two weeks to face Daphne Fowler, former member of BBC2’s Eggheads’ team, in an Aussie version of the show.

Since then the professional entertainer has starred on household favourites like Eggheads and The Chase and squared up to legendary quiz show dragon Anne Robinson on The Weakest Link.

His latest appearance was in 2013 on Face the Clock hosted by impressionist Rory Bremner, after TV bosses had to restrict his appearances due to his fame.

And the grandfather-of-five reckons that over the decades he had managed to notch up about #5,000 in cash, holidays and prizes.

His name now appears in the Guinness Book of World Records 2016 in a newly created category: Most TV appearances as a quiz contestant.

FILE PICTURE - David St John, appearing  on The Chase with Bradley Walsh.  A serial quiz contestant's addiction to appearing on TV game shows has been acknowledged in print by the Guinness Book of Records.  See NTI story NTIQUIZ.  David St John, who has appeared in Eggheads, The Chase and The Weakest Link, appears in the 2016 edition of the famous compendium in a newly created category: Most TV appearances as a quiz contestant.  The 66-year-old professional entertainer from Cannock, who has rattled out answers on 34 programmes over three decades, said: "It's great, and also quite funny. Doing quizzes started as a bit of a joke, a way to raise my profile as an entertainer, and took off.  The grandfather-of-five has appeared over the years on Eggheads, Fifteen to One, The Chase and The Weakest Link among others, although not on the big-money programmes such as Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? and Deal Or No Deal.
Appearing on The Chase with Bradley Walsh
FILE PICTURE - David St John on Sale of the Century 1982 presented by Nicholas Parsons OBE.  A serial quiz contestant's addiction to appearing on TV game shows has been acknowledged in print by the Guinness Book of Records.  See NTI story NTIQUIZ.  David St John, who has appeared in Eggheads, The Chase and The Weakest Link, appears in the 2016 edition of the famous compendium in a newly created category: Most TV appearances as a quiz contestant.  The 66-year-old professional entertainer from Cannock, who has rattled out answers on 34 programmes over three decades, said: "It's great, and also quite funny. Doing quizzes started as a bit of a joke, a way to raise my profile as an entertainer, and took off.  The grandfather-of-five has appeared over the years on Eggheads, Fifteen to One, The Chase and The Weakest Link among others, although not on the big-money programmes such as Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? and Deal Or No Deal.
On Sale of the Century 1982 presented by Nicholas Parsons OBE

David, from Cannock, Staffs., says: “I’ve actually been on more shows than that.

But I could only provide the Guinness Book of Records with evidence for 34.

“It’s taken a long time to validate and I’ve just been told I’m in the new edition which is being brought out in time for the Christmas market.

“It’s just a laugh for me, it’s a bit of fun.

“I crack a few jokes and have a good time, and if I win then that’s a bonus.”

“It’s great, and also quite funny. Doing quizzes started as a bit of a joke, a way to raise my profile as an entertainer, and took off.”

David – who has vowed to keep adding to his record – said that despite being crowned champion on nine different shows he has also been a victim of his own success.

He added: “My applications sometimes get rejected when researchers find out how many shows I’ve been on.

“I did get voted off the Weakest Link quite quickly as some of the other contestants recognised me and saw me as a threat.

“That was probably the worst experience. But that’s the nature of the game.”

FILE PICTURE - David St John, appearing with his team Midland Mirth Makes on Eggheads 2008 presented by Jeremy Vine.   A serial quiz contestant's addiction to appearing on TV game shows has been acknowledged in print by the Guinness Book of Records.  See NTI story NTIQUIZ.  David St John, who has appeared in Eggheads, The Chase and The Weakest Link, appears in the 2016 edition of the famous compendium in a newly created category: Most TV appearances as a quiz contestant.  The 66-year-old professional entertainer from Cannock, who has rattled out answers on 34 programmes over three decades, said: "It's great, and also quite funny. Doing quizzes started as a bit of a joke, a way to raise my profile as an entertainer, and took off.  The grandfather-of-five has appeared over the years on Eggheads, Fifteen to One, The Chase and The Weakest Link among others, although not on the big-money programmes such as Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? and Deal Or No Deal.
Appearing with his team Midland Mirth Makes on Eggheads 2008
FILE PICTURE - David St John, appearing on Face the clock  05/03/2013 presented by impressionist Rory Bremner.  A serial quiz contestant's addiction to appearing on TV game shows has been acknowledged in print by the Guinness Book of Records.  See NTI story NTIQUIZ.  David St John, who has appeared in Eggheads, The Chase and The Weakest Link, appears in the 2016 edition of the famous compendium in a newly created category: Most TV appearances as a quiz contestant.  The 66-year-old professional entertainer from Cannock, who has rattled out answers on 34 programmes over three decades, said: "It's great, and also quite funny. Doing quizzes started as a bit of a joke, a way to raise my profile as an entertainer, and took off.  The grandfather-of-five has appeared over the years on Eggheads, Fifteen to One, The Chase and The Weakest Link among others, although not on the big-money programmes such as Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? and Deal Or No Deal.
Appearing on Face the Clock presented by impressionist Rory Bremner

“I’ve always had my nose in some book or other and I always loved exams.

“I enjoy instant recall and games with buzzers because I like the pressure.

“I love taking part in any TV quiz show and to win is a bonus.

“If I lose then it makes me more determined to win the next one.”

“I’ve always loved learning. I used to really enjoy exams, people thought I was mad.

“I’m also comfortable in front of the camera as I’ve been performing since I was 10.

“I just generally have a thirst for knowledge.”

He cites his favourite appearance as featuring on BBC show Wipeout in 1998 when he got to meet comedy hero Bob Monkhouse.

He said: “Bob Monkhouse was a comedy hero of mine so it was a pleasure to meet him. He was a really top guy. An absolute legend.

“Nicholas Parsons is also an iconic figure of the quiz show genre. Those two are definitely my favourite.

“But Sale of the Century is my favourite I think. It was just such a classic and regularly gets voted in the greatest of all time.

“It’s probably my favourite appearance to date because, as the saying goes, you never forget your first time.

“On my trip to Australia I came up against future Egghead Daphne Fowler – who beat me in a face-off in one of the opening rounds.

“My holy grail though is Who Wants to be a Millionaire, it’s the ultimate TV quiz.

“I would have loved the chance to appear on that.”

FILE PICTURE - David St John, quiz show world record holder.  A serial quiz contestant's addiction to appearing on TV game shows has been acknowledged in print by the Guinness Book of Records.  See NTI story NTIQUIZ.  David St John, who has appeared in Eggheads, The Chase and The Weakest Link, appears in the 2016 edition of the famous compendium in a newly created category: Most TV appearances as a quiz contestant.  The 66-year-old professional entertainer from Cannock, who has rattled out answers on 34 programmes over three decades, said: "It's great, and also quite funny. Doing quizzes started as a bit of a joke, a way to raise my profile as an entertainer, and took off.  The grandfather-of-five has appeared over the years on Eggheads, Fifteen to One, The Chase and The Weakest Link among others, although not on the big-money programmes such as Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? and Deal Or No Deal.

DAVID’S FULL LIST OF SHOWS

1982 “Sale of the Century” Champion

1986 “Sale of the Century All Stars Team GB final” Loser

1986 “Music Match” Loser

1987 “Chain Letters” Champion

1987 “Winner Takes All” Champion

1989 “Keynotes” Loser

1990 “Brainwave” Loser

1990 “Star Quality” Loser

1990 “Talkabout” Champion

1995 “Timekeepers” Champion

1996 “Jeopardy” Champion

1997 “15 to 1” Loser

1998 “Wipeout” Champion

2001 “The Weakest Link” Loser

2001 “Number One” Runner-up

2001 “The Biggest Game In Town” Loser

2002 “No Win – No Fee” Loser

2002 “The Machine” Heat winner

2002 “Judgemental” Panellist

2003 “Brainteaser” Champion

2004 “Memory Bank” Loser

2006 “Rovers Return Quiz Night” Champion

2008 “Eggheads” Loser

2009 “A Question Of Genius” Loser

2009 “Wordplay” Loser

2012 “The Chase” Loser

2013 “Face the Clock” Loser

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