John Cowen allegedly attacked man with a knife at a quiz-themed event in Blackpool, a court hears.
A Countdown champion has appeared in court accused of stabbing a rival contestant at a quiz-themed event.
Mr Cowen, who appeared on the TV quiz show in 2017, allegedly attacked Thomas Carey with a knife at the Countdown in Blackpool 2024 event at the Wainwright Club in the town on 14 September.
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