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      Gyles Brandreth admits why he'll 'never' do 'Strictly Come Dancing'

      Brandreth is a former MP and current 'One Show' reporter.

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      Les Dennis to host Countdown for two weeks

      Channel 4 continues to search for a permanent replacement for Anne Robinson.

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      Vorderman previously appeared on the show between 1985 and 2008.

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      Who has hosted 'Countdown'? Colin Murray takes over as new host

      As Anne Robinson bows out, we look at who else has presided over the quiz show.

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      Countdown's new host revealed: Colin Murray has already started filming

      The radio DJ has guest hosted the quiz show before when Nick Hewer was shielding during the coronavirus pandemic.

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      Vorderman previously co-hosted the Channel 4 quiz show for 26 years.

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      Anne Robinson quits 'Countdown' after just one year

      The TV presenter took over as host of the Channel 4 show in June 2021, but is ready to step down.

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      Carol Vorderman says a family feud kept her away from Wales

      Carol Vorderman has opened up about how a family rift kept her from visiting her native Wales for years

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      Rachel Riley welcomes second daughter 15 days past due date

      The Countdown presenter and her dancer husband revealed their second daughter was born on Bonfire Night, 15 days after her due date.

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      Rachel Riley says she was groped by 'Countdown' fan

      The TV star was in shock.

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      Carol Vorderman shares freezing beauty treatment

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