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On Monday, it was confirmed that Anne Robinson will be the first female presenter of Countdown after being named as Nick Hewer’s replacement. And Rachel Riley was seen departing the Channel 4 show’s studio in Manchester on Tuesday with her husband Pasha Kovalev and their daughter Maven, following the announcement. The blonde beauty, 35, cut a … Read more
She was famed for her abrasive presenting style when dispatching contestants on The Weakest Link. But Anne Robinson has nothing but nice things to say about her two new Countdown co-stars as she prepares to take the reins from departing host Nick Hewer. She said on Monday, following the announcement that she’d be joining the show: … Read more
Anne Robinson has been confirmed as the first female presenter of Countdown after being named as the outgoing Nick Hewer’s replacement. The no-nonsense TV personality, 76, best known for her former role on The Weakest Link, will take over from Hewer later this year. Confirmation of her appointment on the Channel 4 staple was made … Read more
Strictly Come Dancing viewers were left in tears on Friday as Caroline Flack was remembered on the show’s Christmas Countdown. The programme, which marked the 25 best moments on the show in its 15 year history, paid tribute to the former champion by showing her ‘beautiful’ showdance and Charleston. Caroline tragically took her own life … Read more
At the risk of sounding insufferably smug, I have to admit that lockdown, spent with my partner Catherine at our farmhouse in rural Northamptonshire, was a pleasure. I enjoyed the pottering, the leisurely breakfasts; the sense that there was nothing pressing in my diary to propel me out of bed before the civilised hour of … Read more
Rachel Riley had her hands full on Wednesday as she left the Countdown studios with daughter Maven and husband Pasha Kovalev in Manchester’s Mediacity. The presenter, 34, was seen carrying her adorable tot, 11 months, in a sling and pushed a pram full of bags as she wrapped up filming on the Channel 4 game … Read more
Her Countdown co-star Nick Hewer shocked fans on Monday as he revealed he’d quit the show after 10 years of hosting. But Rachel Riley didn’t let the bad news get her down as she put on a cheerful display as she left the Countdown studios in Manchester’s Mediacity on Tuesday. The presenter, 34, was full … Read more
Rachel Riley looked stylish as she left the Countdown studios on Monday hours after Nick Hewer, 76, announced he’s leaving the show. The mathematician, 34, beamed as she wore a festive berry red dress and black and white trainers. She protected herself from the December chill by wearing a long-line puffer jacket. Stylish: Rachel Riley looked … Read more
Nick Hewer has quit Countdown after nearly ten years of hosting. The presenter, 76, took to Twitter on Monday to announce the news as he admitted the coronavirus pandemic had forced him to rethink his future. Nick revealed that he won’t be renewing his contract in January as he approaches turning 77 in February and … Read more
Nick Hewer has quit Countdown after ten years of hosting. The presenter, 76, took to Twitter on Monday to announce the news as he admitted the coronavirus pandemic had forced him to rethink his future. Nick revealed that he won’t be renewing his contract in January as he approaches turning 77 in February. Stepping down: Nick … Read more