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
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
Rachel Riley turned heads in a bright pink coat as she left the Countdown studios on Monday. The presenter and maths whizz, 34, appeared in a chipper mood as she wrapped up warm in her eye-catching coat following a day of filming the Channel 4 show. Rachel’s exit came as she filmed her first scenes … Read more
Britons today are stocking up clothes and homeware, getting ready for their last night out and squeezing in a final gym session as the UK nosedives into a second lockdown. Today will be the ‘last hurrah’ for millions of Brits who, from midnight, will find their freedoms curtailed as they are told to remain indoors … Read more
During her career on the Channel 4 series, she’s often had to stifle a giggle as a plethora of risque words have cropped up throughout the gameshow. And Rachel Riley’s face was a picture during a recent episode of Countdown as the word ‘Blowie’ was offered up as an answer by comedian Shappi Khorsandi. Presenter … Read more
Coronation Street kicks off 60th anniversary countdown with tributes from stars including Joanna Lumley as the soap gears up for special episodes By Niomi Harris For Mailonline Published: 02:14 BST, 11 October 2020 | Updated: 03:39 BST, 11 October 2020 Coronation Street has unveiled huge plans for its 60th anniversary which will see a plethora … Read more
Oh dear! The Bachelor finalist Bella Varelis makes an awkward gaffe about the show’s finale on Instagram By Ali Daher For Daily Mail Australia Published: 02:33 BST, 23 September 2020 | Updated: 02:42 BST, 23 September 2020 The end of The Bachelor is fast approaching. And it appears finalist Bella Varelis is having trouble keeping … Read more