Anne Robinson breaks silence on Countdown ‘feud’ with Rachel Riley – admitting ‘I’m hard to please’

If there's one date you don't want to forget, it's Mother's Day.

If there's one date you don't want to forget, it's Mother's Day.

Good Morning Britain viewers were left fearing for a correspondent who was forced to take cover after bomb sirens interrupted his report live from Ukraine.

BBC TV programme Noels House Party, hosted by Noel Edmonds, was cancelled on this day (February 25) in 1999.Fans were left devastated when the news broke on February 25, 1999 that the popular entertainment programme, set at the fictional Crinkley Bottom House, would be coming to an end.Not only did it launch Noel Edmonds to new heights of fame, but it also introduced the world to the one and the only Mr Blobby.Yes, love him or loathe him, you couldn't escape Mr Blobby in the nineties - and neither could the celebrities, with Mr Blobby playing pranks on some of the biggest stars of the decade.But who were the actors behind Mr Blobby? Where are they now? And what was the inspiration behind the character? Daily Star investigates.The pink and yellow icon Mr Blobby was created by Noel's House Party producer Michael Leggo, who had previously worked with Noel Edmonds in the eighties.After introducing the popular Gotcha segments, where Noel Edmonds would prank celebrities, Michael began to wonder how they would continue to catch out the stars for future episodes - with many already figuring out that Noel might be there to prank them.After witnessing Noel Edmonds prank Eamonn Holmes while wearing a monster costume, a spark was lit - and Michael got to work on what would become undoubtedly one of the 90s biggest icons.He drew a sketch of Mr Blobby, telling the costume designer that the name was inspired by his family's use of the word to describe something that had no shape.After he was created, host Noel Edmonds soon realised how successful the character was going to be, saying to Michael: "Blobby is going to be huge."Well Noel, you were certainly right - not only was Mr Blobby huge, he was a megastar.A legend had been born.Mr

A Scots couple will appear on Channel 4’s hit programme Gogglebox tonight for the first time in six years.

Police are urging Scots to be vigilant following a Covid-19 text scam that is currently doing the rounds.

Love Island star Maura Higgins has shared details of her mystery illness which has left her bed-bound for three days.Appearing a far cry from her usual perky self, Maura, 31, jumped onto her Instagram story to provide insight into how she was feeling with fans.The TV star wore a grey jumper as she lay down on her bed while telling fans that she "lost a stone" from her unknown sickness.Opening up to her 3.4million followers, she explained: "This is the first time that I've been out of bed in I don't know how long."And if you're wondering what the noise is, it's a fan, because the sweat that's protruding out of my body, I can't even explain."She added: "If I've not lost a stone from this illness, I'd be shocked."I don’t think I have ever been so unwell."Sharing an image of her bath with fans on her Instagram story, the star captioned the photo: "After three full days in bed, I finally have the energy to wash myself.

ROMESH Ranganathan has revealed why he'll NEVER try to copy Anne Robinson as he takes over The Weakest Link. Anne, 77, hosted the hit BBC quiz show from 2000 to 2012 and won a legion of fans with her harsh put downs and famous wink at the end of each episode.

Rachel also denied the claims, speaking on Lorraine last month.She said: "I've seen the headlines of feuds escalating - I’ve been on maternity leave for about six to eight weeks.“[Anne’s] not the cuddliest person in the world, but it’s just a different show now, she’s making it her own."She’s getting some stuff out of the contestants.Sometimes it’s barbed, sometimes it’s funny, it’s just got a different flavour.”A recent Countdown mix-up has left fans annoyed. Fans are normally excited to tune into the show at 2:10PM on Channel 4, but last Friday saw the episode cancelled and replaced by Find It, Fix It, Flog It. On Twitter, a confused Ryan Love said: “Uhm where is #Countdown please @Channel4.”Hester was also keen for answers: “@channel4

The new series will feature 12 episodes, which will each run for 45 minutes.They were filmed in Glasgow earlier this year with a number of popular stars, from Anton Du Beke to Gemma Collins.The gameshow is expected to follow the same pattern as the original version as celebrities hope to be crowned The Strongest Link.However, they will be playing to win the prize money of £50,000 for charity, rather than themselves.Anne has opened up previously about how the show’s approach will be “very different” to hers.She told Radio 4’s Woman's Hour back in June: "I think it's quite clever to have a guy doing it.“A comedian whose approach will be very different to mine.”Anne last hosted the show back in 2017 on BBC One when she fronted a charity

Anne Robinson has broken her silence on her Countdown ‘feud’ with long standing presenter Rachel Riley and confessed she is “hard to please”.Since the former Weakest Link star took over the position back in June, there have been rumours surrounding the trio that everything isn’t as easy as it seems backstage.Last month, a source close to the 77-year-old revealed to The Sun how the mathematician and the host have clashed over dressing rooms, makeup artists and wardrobe budgets on the Channel 4 quiz show.The mum-of-two has been open about her thoughts since Anne took over the hot seat from The Apprentice star Nick Hewer in June and admitted that she was “very matter of fact” in person.Now, her colleague has shared her thoughts on what it has

COUNTDOWN'S Rachel Riley dazzled in a figure-hugging dress on Monday's episode - before being taken down a peg by a cheeky word. The current episodes of the Channel 4 show were filmed earlier this year while Rachel was still pregnant with her second child.

Rachel Riley, 35, and Susie Dent, 57.The 77-year-old was asked about the reported feud in a new interview with Rachel Johnson, according to Mail Online.Despite the alleged feud, the presenter had nothing but praise for her co-stars, who she called "brilliant".When asked directly about claims of a spat, she said of maths whizz Rachel: "Every time I'm astonished how she does that adding up and subtracting - just seconds, absolutely seconds, amazing."Anne later added: "I hope I'm always described as difficult, awkward, tricky, impatient, menopausal, any sort of pejorative, grumpy."'Looks pathetic' Richard Madeley opens up on I'm A Celeb's Naughty BoyWhen asked if she was "b****y", the host said: "Not particularly - hard to please."Rachel has

Anne Robinson has reportedly praised her Countdown co-star Rachel Riley amid weeks of rumours that they are clashing behind the scenes of their game show. Recent sources claimed there was an "awkward and uncomfortable atmosphere" between Rachel, 35, and Susie Dent, 56, with Anne on-set after the 77 year old stepped in to host the show earlier this year.The feud reportedly erupted after Anne "switched off" Rachel's microphone while filming as she was being "too loud" while chatting with other contestants.

Rachel Riley, 35, has spoken out on a funny moment from yesterday’s episode of Countdown.The presenter was left struggling to conceal her giggles after a cheeky anagram combination appeared on the board during Countdown's famous conundrum challenge.The Channel 4 star could be seen smirking after placing letters on the board that spelt out “Molepis”.Rachel was promptly called out on stifling her laughter at the awkward letter combination, as a fan took to Twitter to ask her about it.Twitter user RachelRileyFC asked: “Find something funny today @RachelRileyRR?!”Addressing the matter, Rachel mischievously acknowledged her blunder, writing back in view of her 691,000 followers: “Ain’t nothing remotely funny about MOLE PIS…”Rachel added a

Rachel Riley, 35, took to Twitter today to tell Great British Bake Off fans that she thinks she knows who has won this series.The series finale is not aired till this evening, leaving Rachel to hold a massive "spoiler".The BritishBakeOff Twitter page posted a GIF of the three finalists with the caption: "In case you missed the news, here are Chigs, Crystelle and Giuseppe with a subtle hint about what lies ahead of this evening on Channel 4! #GBBOFinal."In response, Rachel sent a tweet in view of her 691,000 Twitter followers.She penned: "I saw 1 of these 3 in Television Centre on Sunday, think that tells me who’s won…!"I know to stay off Twitter to avoid spoilers but should have kept my eyes closed round the Sunday Brunch corridors

Anne Robinson as she is returning to The Weakest Link. The broadcaster, 59, had a memorably frosty encounter with Anne, 77, when she appeared as a celebrity contestant on the programme over 20 years ago.

BBC Radio London presenter Vanessa Feltz, 59, has been in a long-standing feud with controversial quiz mistress Anne Robinson.The famously blunt Anne, 77, rubbed Vanessa up the wrong way more than two decades ago when she appeared on her quiz show The Weakest Link. However, Vanessa will reportedly have the last laugh in her upcoming return to The Weakest Link over 20 years on, while Anne will be nowhere to be seen. The This Morning regular will make her comeback on the quiz show, but Anne will not join her, as the former host has been replaced by comedian Romesh Ranganathan in The Weakest Link reboot. The BBC have revived the famous series for a special celebrity edition in aid of charity. 2021’s The Weakest Link will even feature a

VANESSA FELTZ has had the last laugh on Anne Robinson by returning to The Weakest Link. She has been in a long-running feud with the acid-tongued quiz mistress after being given a rough time on the show more than two decades ago.

Rachel Riley is a huge Manchester United fan and has shared her disappointment as the squad manager’s exit.The Countdown star admitted it “wasn’t meant to be” in an emotional farewell post to Ole Gunnar Solskjær.Rachel posted in view of her 690,000 followers this morning about the news.The presenter shared several crying emojis before writing: “Wasn’t meant to be…“But still love him, such a top man.

Rachel Riley, 35, gave birth to her second daughter with husband Pasha Kovalev, 41, on November 5.The Countdown star was told about the strain on midwives by her own midwife and is now calling for "change".Taking to Twitter on Friday, Rachel posted a video in view of her 690,900 followers.In the video, she can be seen holding her newborn Noa whilst talking to the camera.She said: "This is a message of support for midwives across the country, like the amazing women who helped me deliver my little girl a couple of weeks ago."On Sunday at 2 o'clock March for Midwives are gathering at all different locations across the country to raise awareness of the horrendous conditions for them and for mothers and for babies in the NHS right now."Rachel