Rachel Riley nails casual chic in a bright fuchsia bomber jacket and leggings as she leaves the Countdown studios in Salford
She is the popular maths whiz on Countdown who always puts on a stylish display.
And Rachel Riley nailed casual chic as she left the Countdown studios in Salford on Tuesday.
The star, 35, wore a fuchsia pink bomber jacket, paired with a pale pink jumper and black gym leggings.
Beauty: Rachel Riley looked pretty in pink as she left the Countdown studio in Salford on Tuesday morning
Rachel looked comfortable in black trainers as she flashed a smile and strolled to her car.
The TV star and mathematician’s blonde locks fell loose around her face in a side parting.
She carried her belongings in a large brown leather handbag and the star also held onto her clear face mask in her hands.
Last month, Anne Robinson, 76, best known for her former role on The Weakest Link, confirmed she will take over as the host of Countdown.
Casual: The star, 35, wore a fuchsia pink bomber jacket, paired with a pale pink jumper and black gym leggings
She will become the game show’s first female host in its 39-year history when she replaces Nick Hewer later this year.
The announcement comes after Nick Hewer confirmed in December that he would be departing Countdown after a decade in the hot seat.
He took to Twitter to say: ‘Delighted to be back in the Countdown studio after another enforced lockdown, BUT this latest lockdown has given me an opportunity to consider my future life.
‘I’ve decided it’s a good time to step down at the end of my contract in the New Year. As someone in his 77th year, who will be in his 10th year hosting the great British institution that is Countdown, I think it’s time to smell the flowers and get a dog.
End of an era: The announcement comes after Nick Hewer confirmed in December that he would be departing Countdown after a decade in the hot seat
‘But let me now take the opportunity to say that it’s been a privilege and a pleasure to take the helm of Countdown, first broadcast back in 1982 and still a Guinness record-holder.
‘And although I’ll be on your screens well into 2021, let me thank the broadcasters Channel 4, the truly dedicated and unwaveringly professional studio crew and production staff at ITV Studios who make the programmes.
‘All 250 or so a year, my wonderfully talented co-hosts Susie Dent and Rachel Riley but above all, the quirky genius of producer Damian Eadie, who never ceases to amuse and who always demands the best of us.
‘And a sincere thanks to our loyal viewers and of course the legions of contestants who battle their brains out for the chance of carrying off the Richard Whiteley Trophy or a priceless teapot.
‘And so, to whoever takes my seat, I wish you every success and hope that you have as much fun and reward as I’ve enjoyed. @C4Countdown @susie_dent @RachelRileyR.’ (sic)
Following the announcement, Anne Robinson said: ‘I am beyond thrilled to be joining Countdown. The show is almost as old as I am and just as historic.
‘I am particularly excited to be working alongside the show’s two other formidable women.’
The new host went onto joke: ‘Sadly, there’s no time for another facelift so I’ll have make do with this old one.’
Anne Robinson said: ‘I am beyond thrilled to be joining Countdown. The show is almost as old as I am and just as historic’