Better late than never, here's Wednesday's HugWatch. Take it away!!!

(Improvise some kind of tune) Every one needs a hug once in a while, a hug can do wonders! (Insert one of those traiangle instrument things!)When your feeling down a hug is all you need. So hug hug hug until your arms drop off...

Give me an H! H!
Give me a U! U!
Give me a G! G!
Give me a W! W!
Give me an A! A!
Give me a T! T!
Give me a C! C!
Give me an H! H!

What does that spell? HugWatch!

Another round of the HugWatch Stakes with a difference. Though Karen and Wendy were the first to arrive at the Pound Table, neither gave a hug, so they don't get the HugWatch Crown.

Instead, Neil aka Chico was King of HugWatch for the first time as he was the first to give Sue a hug. As the hug was so good, it's easy to see why he likes HugWatch so much to write a song called It's HugWatch Time!!!

Lucy was the next and only other person to hug Sue as the credits then rolled to a halt and the Cheetah Television West logo animated away at the bitter end.

Here's the Midweek Leader Board:

Sunday 17th December: Karen
Monday 18th December: Mariette
Tuesday 19th December: Alfie
Wednesday 20th December: Neil aka Chico

Will Karen or Wendy actually give a hug? Will Neil aka Chico manage to win again? Will Alfie be crowned HugWatch King once more? Find out in Thursday's thrilling instalment of HugWatch....

(Piano)
Who will be the first to embrace?
Who will win the mighty race?
East or West?
Who's the best?
G.K. or Mariette?
Who's the best bet?
Nicola or Wrighty?
Who will be almighty?
Will Karen rush to congratulate
Or will she commiserate?
(Fading piano)

HugWatch ohh yey!

Is this the first time for ages that we haven't had a clear king / queen of HugWatch?

Thursday's HugWatch is here for you!!!

(Improvise some kind of tune) Every one needs a hug once in a while, a hug can do wonders! (Insert one of those traiangle instrument things!)When your feeling down a hug is all you need. So hug hug hug until your arms drop off...

Give me an H! H!
Give me a U! U!
Give me a G! G!
Give me a W! W!
Give me an A! A!
Give me a T! T!
Give me a C! C!
Give me an H! H!

What does that spell? HugWatch!

Yes, it was GK's game today and I was in the audience!!! WOOOOO HOOOOO!!! Anyway, the HugWatch Stakes. Alfie sprinted with vigour to the Pound Table where he duly gave GK a hug, so he is today's King of HugWatch.

Fellow West Winger Karen closely followed with a kiss and a cuddle and there were then hugs and kisses from the likes of Joey, Wendy, Jenny and towards the end, Lucy. Now, let's see what il Leader Board looks like:

Sunday 17th December: Karen
Monday 18th December: Mariette
Tuesday 19th December: Alfie
Wednesday 20th December: Neil aka Chico
Thursday 21st December: Alfie

Will Alfie win the HugWatch Crown again? Will Wendy be Queen of HugWatch and then keep it up for the next few shows? Will Conor or Craig ever dish out a hug? Find out in what I hope will be another thrilling edition of HugWatch....

(Piano)
Who will be the first to embrace?
Who will win the mighty race?
East or West?
Who's the best?
Conor or Mariette?
Who's the best bet?
Nicola or Wrighty?
Who will be almighty?
Will Karen rush to congratulate
Or will she commiserate?
(Fading piano)

HugWatch ohh yey!

Are you going to do something special for the Christmas shows, David? I hope so!

Shame we didn't get 6 different winners in a week!

I might!!! You'll just have to wait and see!!! Anyway, here's Friday's HugWatch report:

(Improvise some kind of tune) Every one needs a hug once in a while, a hug can do wonders! (Insert one of those traiangle instrument things!)When your feeling down a hug is all you need. So hug hug hug until your arms drop off...

Give me an H! H!
Give me a U! U!
Give me a G! G!
Give me a W! W!
Give me an A! A!
Give me a T! T!
Give me a C! C!
Give me an H! H!

What does that spell? HugWatch!

Just like yesterday, I was in the audience of Karen's game, though there weren't as many shots as on GK's game.

Anyway, to Friday's HugWatch. Yes, it was a round of the HW Stakes with a difference. While Craig and Conor were the first two to arrive at the Pound Table, they only gave Karen aka Foxy Boxy a kiss. There was no hug!!! When oh when will these fellas give out hugs!!!

For that reason, neither of them were crowned King of HugWatch and that honour went to Alfie, who was the first to dish out a well-needed hug to Karen. There were then hugs and kisses from Joey, Wendy (keep it up!!! ), Lucy and Wrighty, who hugged Karen just before the credits rolled to a halt. Now, here's a week of HugWatching summed up by the good ol' Leader Board:

Sunday 17th December: Karen
Monday 18th December: Mariette
Tuesday 19th December: Alfie
Wednesday 20th December: Neil aka Chico
Thursday 21st December: Alfie
Friday 22nd December: Alfie

Will Alfie start to dominate the Stakes? Will Mariette, Neil or even Joey manage a victory? Will Elton or Wendy win the HugWatch Crown? Will Craig and Conor get some hugging lessons? Find out in the special Christmas Eve edition of HugWatch....

(Piano)
Who will be the first to embrace?
Who will win the mighty race?
East or West?
Who's the best?
Conor or Mariette?
Who's the best bet?
Nicola or Wrighty?
Who will be almighty?
Will Karen rush to congratulate
Or will she commiserate?
(Fading piano)

HugWatch ohh yey!

HO HO HO!!! It's Christmas Eve and for the first time in the festive period, we have famous Christmas artists singing the HugWatch Theme Tune, opening and closing, and today, it's the turn of Slade!!! So, guys and cheerleaders, take it away!!!

(Improvise some kind of tune) Every one needs a hug once in a while, a hug can do wonders! (Insert one of those traiangle instrument things!)When your feeling down a hug is all you need. So hug hug hug until your arms drop off...

Give me an H! H!
Give me a U! U!
Give me a G! G!
Give me a W! W!
Give me an A! A!
Give me a T! T!
Give me a C! C!
Give me an H! H!

What does that spell? HugWatch!

Yes, it was a special show today as it was "Keep it up" Wendy's game and in the HugWatch Stakes, Alfie kept his record up by being Christmas Eve's King of HugWatch. He raced his way from the West Wing to deliver that extra special hug!!!

The rest of the West Wingers and the East Wing Gang piled in thick and fast and there were more hugs and kisses from Elton, Rachel, Neil aka Chico, Jenny and Frank.

Will Alfie keep up his domination of the Stakes? Will Elton be contender? Will any of the ladies win the HugWatch Crown? Find out in the first of two editions of HugWatch on Christmas Day complete with the Leader Board....

(Piano)
Who will be the first to embrace?
Who will win the mighty race?
East or West?
Who's the best?
Conor or Mariette?
Who's the best bet?
Nicola or Wrighty?
Who will be almighty?
Will Alfie rush to congratulate
Or will he commiserate?
(Fading piano)

HugWatch ohh yey!

Haha, I like the new HugWatch logo!

I think the 'Wrighty' and 'almighty' rhyme is one of the very best!

Sorry, HugWatchers, I was ill yesterday, on Christmas Day of all days!!!

Anyway, I was still HugWatching and am glad to unveil the first of the Christmas Day double-bill. For this report, the songs are sung by Roy Wood. Enjoy!!!

(Improvise some kind of tune) Every one needs a hug once in a while, a hug can do wonders! (Insert one of those traiangle instrument things!)When your feeling down a hug is all you need. So hug hug hug until your arms drop off...

Give me an H! H!
Give me a U! U!
Give me a G! G!
Give me a W! W!
Give me an A! A!
Give me a T! T!
Give me a C! C!
Give me an H! H!

What does that spell? HugWatch!

Determined to win the crown of the first of Christmas Day's two shows, Alfie sprinted with vigour from the West Wing to give Rachel a hug. The rest of the West Wingers and the East Wing Gang piled in thick and fast and there were more Cutilicious Cuddles and Kisses for the Cutie that was Rachel from Gabrielle, Jenny, Lucy and Nicola.

For the first time in this festive period, here's the HugWatch Leader Board:

Christmas Eve: Alfie
Christmas Day, 3.10pm: Alfie

Will Alfie continue to be so unstoppable? Will Craig and Conor EVER give a hug? Will Elton or Jasmine win the HugWatch Stakes? Find out in the second instalment in the Christmas Day double-bill of HugWatch....

(Piano)
Who will be the first to embrace?
Who will win the mighty race?
East or West?
Who's the best?
Conor or Mariette?
Who's the best bet?
Nicola or Wrighty?
Who will be almighty?
Will Alfie rush to congratulate
Or will he commiserate?
(Fading piano)

HugWatch ohh yey!

Time for the second report of the HugWatch Christmas Day double-bill. We are honoured to have Cliff Richard singing the songs, so take it away, Sir!!!

(Improvise some kind of tune) Every one needs a hug once in a while, a hug can do wonders! (Insert one of those traiangle instrument things!)When your feeling down a hug is all you need. So hug hug hug until your arms drop off...

Give me an H! H!
Give me a U! U!
Give me a G! G!
Give me a W! W!
Give me an A! A!
Give me a T! T!
Give me a C! C!
Give me an H! H!

What does that spell? HugWatch!

Since Wrighty was a very popular guy and the majority of the contestants had chosen him to play on this special show, it was no surprise that there was a mad, mad rush to give him a good old hug at the end.

Alfie, yet again, was the first to give Almighty Wrighty a well-deserved hug and everyone else had gathered around the Pound Table at more or less the same time. There then followed more hugs from Danny, Nicola and for the first time EVER, Conor!!! Elton, Jenny and Gabrielle followed suit with more cutilicious cuddles before everyone had a sing-song.

On that note, let's see how the HW Leader Board is shaping up:

Christmas Eve: Alfie
Christmas Day, 3.10pm: Alfie
Christmas Day, 7.00pm: Alfie

Will anyone else win the HugWatch Crown? Will it be Elton, Jasmine or even Craig or Conor? Find out in the Boxing Day double-bill of HugWatch....

(Piano)
Who will be the first to embrace?
Who will win the mighty race?
East or West?
Who's the best?
Conor or Mariette?
Who's the best bet?
Nicola or Paul?
Will the hugs be big or small?
Will Alfie rush to congratulate
Or will he commiserate?
(Fading piano)

HugWatch ohh yey!

The first instalment of the Boxing Day HugWatch is here and we've got Leona Lewis singing the HugWatch songs, so take it away X Factor Queen!

(Improvise some kind of tune) Every one needs a hug once in a while, a hug can do wonders! (Insert one of those traiangle instrument things!)When your feeling down a hug is all you need. So hug hug hug until your arms drop off...

Give me an H! H!
Give me a U! U!
Give me a G! G!
Give me a W! W!
Give me an A! A!
Give me a T! T!
Give me a C! C!
Give me an H! H!

What does that spell? HugWatch!

Just like last night, there was a mad, mad rush to give Jenny a hug today and Alfie's determination paid off as he was the first to give her a hug. As everyone else gathered around the Pound Table, there were more hugs and kisses from Craig, Lucy, Conor, Neil and Nicola.

WOW, Craig AND Conor dished out hugs!!! They must have been to the HugWatch Masterclass!!!

Now, here's what the Leader Board looks like on Boxing Day:

Christmas Eve: Alfie
Christmas Day, 3.10pm: Alfie
Christmas Day, 7.00pm: Alfie
Boxing Day, 4.15pm: Alfie

Can Alfie's domination of the Stakes come to an end? Will Jasmine, Elton, Conor or Craig win the coveted crown? Find out in the second of Boxing Day's editions of HugWatch....

(Piano)
Who will be the first to embrace?
Who will win the mighty race?
East or West?
Who's the best?
Conor or Mariette?
Who's the best bet?
Nicola or Paul?
Will the hugs be big or small?
Will Alfie rush to congratulate
Or will he commiserate?
(Fading piano)

HugWatch ohh yey!

And here it is, the second of the two Boxing Day editions of HugWatch. Boy have we got a treat for you, yes, the new Countdown host Des O'Connor is singing the HugWatch songs!!! Take it away!

(Improvise some kind of tune) Every one needs a hug once in a while, a hug can do wonders! (Insert one of those traiangle instrument things!)When your feeling down a hug is all you need. So hug hug hug until your arms drop off...

Give me an H! H!
Give me a U! U!
Give me a G! G!
Give me a W! W!
Give me an A! A!
Give me a T! T!
Give me a C! C!
Give me an H! H!

What does that spell? HugWatch!

As with Wrighty, there was a craz-eeee race to the Pound Table to give Danny a hug following his epic game. For the first time EVER, Craig strolled to the Pfundtisch and was the first to give Danny a hug!!! WOOOOOO HOOOOOO!!!

Gabrielle closely followed and there were then more hugs from Alfie, Joey, Lucy and Laura. Those ladies also gave Danny a kiss and I'm sure he was in his element!!!

For the second time on this Boxing Day, let's have a peek at the Leader Board:

Christmas Eve: Alfie
Christmas Day, 3.10pm: Alfie
Christmas Day, 7.00pm: Alfie
Boxing Day, 4.15pm: Alfie
Boxing Day, 8.00pm: Craig

Can Craig win the title of HugWatch King again? Will Alfie pip him to the post? Will any of the ladies win the Hug Race? Find out in Wednesday's edition of good ol' HugWatch....

(Piano)
Who will be the first to embrace?
Who will win the mighty race?
East or West?
Who's the best?
Conor or Mariette?
Who's the best bet?
Nicola or Paul?
Will the hugs be big or small?
Will Alfie rush to congratulate
Or will he commiserate?
(Fading piano)

HugWatch ohh yey!

Great as ever!

PS. Your post there was the 30,000th in this section!

Rather late I know but here's Wednesday's HugWatch report. Take it away!

(Improvise some kind of tune) Every one needs a hug once in a while, a hug can do wonders! (Insert one of those traiangle instrument things!)When your feeling down a hug is all you need. So hug hug hug until your arms drop off...

Give me an H! H!
Give me a U! U!
Give me a G! G!
Give me a W! W!
Give me an A! A!
Give me a T! T!
Give me a C! C!
Give me an H! H!

What does that spell? HugWatch!

After losing out to Craig yesterday evening, Alfie was determined to win the HugWatch Crown again. He duly did so by racing to the Pound Table to give Joey a hug.

Joey's admirer, Conor, closely followed with a kiss and cuddle and he gave Joey another kiss after Craig and Lucy hugged her. By this time the rest of the West Wingers and the East Wing Gang had gathered around the Babyfaced Assassin and there were hugs from the likes of Nicola and Elton of the East Wing Gang.

Time to have a shufti at the HugWatch Leader Board:

Christmas Eve: Alfie
Christmas Day, 3.10pm: Alfie
Christmas Day, 7.00pm: Alfie
Boxing Day, 4.15pm: Alfie
Boxing Day, 8.00pm: Craig
Wednesday 27th December: Alfie

Will Craig beat Alfie in the Hug Race? Will Jasmine, Elton, Nicola or Conor win the HugWatch Crown? Tune in to Thursday's HugWatch to find out....

(Piano)
Who will be the first to embrace?
Who will win the mighty race?
East or West?
Who's the best?
Conor or Mariette?
Who's the best bet?
Nicola or Paul?
Will the hugs be big or small?
Will Alfie rush to congratulate
Or will he commiserate?
(Fading piano)

HugWatch ohh yey!

Wow, Alfie really is the king of Hugwatch... for the time being.

Again a little late, sorry. Here's Thursday's edition of HugWatch. Take it away!

(Improvise some kind of tune) Every one needs a hug once in a while, a hug can do wonders! (Insert one of those traiangle instrument things!)When your feeling down a hug is all you need. So hug hug hug until your arms drop off...

Give me an H! H!
Give me a U! U!
Give me a G! G!
Give me a W! W!
Give me an A! A!
Give me a T! T!
Give me a C! C!
Give me an H! H!

What does that spell? HugWatch!

It was a HugWatch with a difference today. Initially, I thought the camera wouldn't pan to the action in time and we'd miss who was today's victor of the HugWatch Crown but luckily this fear was unfounded as we so learnt that Elton had raced from the East Wing to be the first to give Neil aka Chico a hug.

There were then hugs from the likes of Craig, Conor and George and once everyone had gathered around the Pound Table, Alfie gave a hug just before the credits rolled to an end.

Now, here's the lastest glimpse of the Leader Board:

Christmas Eve: Alfie
Christmas Day, 3.10pm: Alfie
Christmas Day, 7.00pm: Alfie
Boxing Day, 4.15pm: Alfie
Boxing Day, 8.00pm: Craig
Wednesday 27th December: Alfie
Thursday 28th December: Elton

Can Elton be triumphant once more? Will Alfie manage to win the Crown again? Will there be a Queen of HugWatch to end the week? Find out the answers to these questions and more in Friday's Big HW....

(Piano)
Who will be the first to embrace?
Who will win the mighty race?
East or West?
Who's the best?
Conor or Mariette?
Who's the best bet?
Nicola or Paul?
Will the hugs be big or small?
Will Alfie rush to congratulate
Or will he commiserate?
(Fading piano)

HugWatch ohh yey!

Do not despair! Friday's instalment of good ol' HugWatch is here!

(Improvise some kind of tune) Every one needs a hug once in a while, a hug can do wonders! (Insert one of those traiangle instrument things!)When your feeling down a hug is all you need. So hug hug hug until your arms drop off...

Give me an H! H!
Give me a U! U!
Give me a G! G!
Give me a W! W!
Give me an A! A!
Give me a T! T!
Give me a C! C!
Give me an H! H!

What does that spell? HugWatch!

After being beaten by Elton and not being able to dish out a hug till the very end, Alfie was very determined to be the King of HugWatch today. His determination paid off as he sprinted to the Pound Table and gave the West Wing's resident Welshwoman, Lucy, a hug.

The hugs then came in thick and fast from Conor, fellow Welshwoman Laura, Paul, Ryan and Thanh. Everyone else had arrived from the wings eager to give Lucy more hugs and kisses.

Here's a week of HugWatching summed up by the Leader Board:

Christmas Eve: Alfie
Christmas Day, 3.10pm: Alfie
Christmas Day, 7.00pm: Alfie
Boxing Day, 4.15pm: Alfie
Boxing Day, 8.00pm: Craig
Wednesday 27th December: Alfie
Thursday 28th December: Elton
Friday 29th December: Alfie

Will Alfie be as dominant in the HugWatch Stakes next week? Will Elton, Craig or Jasmine beat him in Sunday's Hug Race? Find out in the last ever HugWatch of 2006....

(Piano)
Who will be the first to embrace?
Who will win the mighty race?
East or West?
Who's the best?
Conor or Mariette?
Who's the best bet?
Nicola or Paul?
Will the hugs be big or small?
Will Alfie rush to congratulate
Or will he commiserate?
(Fading piano)

HugWatch ohh yey!

Haha, yes, Alfie seemed to be very determined today to be king of HugWatch once again!

Here it is! It's the LAST EVER HugWatch of 2006! Take it away!

(Improvise some kind of tune) Every one needs a hug once in a while, a hug can do wonders! (Insert one of those traiangle instrument things!)When your feeling down a hug is all you need. So hug hug hug until your arms drop off...

Give me an H! H!
Give me a U! U!
Give me a G! G!
Give me a W! W!
Give me an A! A!
Give me a T! T!
Give me a C! C!
Give me an H! H!

What does that spell? HugWatch!

Alfie was today's contestant, so he was out of the running in this, the last ever round of the HugWatch Stakes of 2006. As it turned out, it was a rather brief HugWatch. Craig strolled from the East Wing and was the first to give Alfie a well-needed hug.

There were then hugs from Gabrielle, Conor, Nicola and Laura, and the hugs ended as everyone started to sing Auld Lang Syne.

Will Craig win New Year's Day's Hug Race? Will Elton or Jasmine have a bite of the cherry? Will Nicola, Conor, Thanh or even Paul get the HugWatch Crown? Find out in the first ever instalment of HugWatch of 2007.....

(Piano)
Who will be the first to embrace?
Who will win the mighty race?
East or West?
Who's the best?
Conor or Mariette?
Who's the best bet?
Nicola or Paul?
Will the hugs be big or small?
Will Craig rush to congratulate
Or will he commiserate?
(Fading piano)

HugWatch ohh yey!