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      Carol Vorderman criticised by MP Lee Anderson over Tory jibes

      The Countdown legend has been a frequent critic of the Tory government in recent months

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      Carol Vorderman reflects on 'happy' Countdown days as she is reunited with show's clock

      Maths whizz Vorderman made her name on the programme.

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      Who 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.

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      Countdown: Colin Murray named new permanent host

      'It’s a career dream' said Murray who had been a temporary host on the Channel 4.

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      Carol Vorderman sings 'Happy Birthday' to herself to mark 40 years in TV

      The 61-year-old made her small screen debut in 1982.

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      '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.

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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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      Lorraine 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.

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      Anne Robinson says she's 'retired' from TV after Countdown 'swansong'

      The presenter says she isn't planning to take on any more TV work.

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      Anne Robinson turned down 'The Weakest Link' return

      The presenter hosted the series for several years.

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      Carol Vorderman responds to calls for her to host 'Countdown'

      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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      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.

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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

      The star had a go at cryotherapy, which involves exposing the skin to extremely cold temperatures.

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      Carol 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.

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      Richard Osman reveals 'Pointless' swaps offensive answers for acceptable ones

      The star spilled the beans on Twitter.

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      '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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      'Countdown' criticised for broadcasting homophobic slur as answer in game show

      The homophobic slur was read out by a contestant as a seven-letter answer to the word quiz, for which he was awarded the points.

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      Anne Robinson says women should 'look after themselves better' in the workplace

      Anne Robinson has again made controversial comments about sexual harassment in office environments.

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