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CelebrityYahoo Celebrity UKCarol Vorderman reveals Countdown team played 'rude word' version of show
The presenter spilled the beans on a podcast.
CelebrityYahoo Celebrity UKRachel Riley admits struggle to spend quality time with Strictly husband
The Countdown star revealed juggling work and children means date nights with dancer #Pasha Kovalev are rare.
NewsYahoo Celebrity UKCarol Vorderman criticised by MP Lee Anderson over Tory jibes
The Countdown legend has been a frequent critic of the Tory government in recent months
CelebrityYahoo Celebrity UKCarol Vorderman reflects on 'happy' Countdown days as she is reunited with show's clock
Maths whizz Vorderman made her name on the programme.
EntertainmentYahoo Celebrity UKWho has hosted 'Countdown'? Colin Murray confirmed as permanent host
As Anne Robinson bows out, we look at who else has presided over the quiz show.
EntertainmentYahoo Celebrity UKCountdown: Colin Murray named new permanent host
'It’s a career dream' said Murray who had been a temporary host on the Channel 4.
CelebrityYahoo Celebrity UKCarol Vorderman sings 'Happy Birthday' to herself to mark 40 years in TV
The 61-year-old made her small screen debut in 1982.
EntertainmentYahoo Celebrity UK'Countdown' names 40th anniversary guest hosts including Floella Benjamin and Moira Stuart
The popular quiz show gets a roster of special guests for its 40th.
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Carol Vorderman reveals she has some 'special friends' - including an astronaut
The star has been married twice.
EntertainmentYahoo Celebrity UKGyles Brandreth admits why he'll 'never' do 'Strictly Come Dancing'
Brandreth is a former MP and current 'One Show' reporter.
EntertainmentYahoo Celebrity UKLes Dennis to host Countdown for two weeks
Channel 4 continues to search for a permanent replacement for Anne Robinson.
EntertainmentYahoo Celebrity UKLorraine Kelly urges Carol Vorderman to be the new host of 'Countdown'
Vorderman previously appeared on the show between 1985 and 2008.
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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.
CelebrityYahoo Celebrity UKAnne Robinson says she's 'retired' from TV after Countdown 'swansong'
The presenter says she isn't planning to take on any more TV work.
EntertainmentYahoo Celebrity UKAnne Robinson turned down 'The Weakest Link' return
The presenter hosted the series for several years.
EntertainmentYahoo Celebrity UKCarol Vorderman responds to calls for her to host 'Countdown'
Vorderman previously co-hosted the Channel 4 quiz show for 26 years.
EntertainmentYahoo Celebrity UKAnne 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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Rachel Riley and Russian husband stand in solidarity with Ukraine in International Women's Day post
The 'Countdown' star admitted the plight of women in Ukraine weighed heavily on her mind.
CelebrityYahoo Celebrity UKCarol 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
CelebrityYahoo Celebrity UKRachel 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.
CelebrityYahoo Celebrity UKRachel Riley says she was groped by 'Countdown' fan
The TV star was in shock.
CelebrityYahoo Celebrity UKCarol Vorderman shares freezing beauty treatment
The star had a go at cryotherapy, which involves exposing the skin to extremely cold temperatures.
CelebrityYahoo Celebrity UKCarol Vorderman thanks fans for fashion advice as she dazzles in low-cut black dress
The star asked her fans what she should wear to an awards show.
NewsYahoo Celebrity UKRichard Osman reveals 'Pointless' swaps offensive answers for acceptable ones
The star spilled the beans on Twitter.
LifestyleYahoo Celebrity UK'Countdown' apologises for 'error of judgement' after broadcasting homophobic slur on quiz show
A spokesperson for the Channel 4 gameshow said the word had been included in "an error of judgement".
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