Anne Robinson hits out at the woke after early contestant run-in on Countdown

Prince Andrew has settled his US civil sexual assault case with Virginia Giuffre out of court.This has led to a mix of opinions around the world, with Good Morning Britain's Alex Beresford calling the situation to be "covered in batter and grease".Alex posted a picture yesterday evening of the country's main newspapers, with each front page being about Prince Andrew and the out-of-court settlement.He captioned the post in view of his 247,500 followers: "‘Today’s news is tomorrow's chip paper’ Perhaps not in this case?"However, this story is covered in batter and grease."Many social media users took to the comment section to express their view on today's newspapers and the Prince Andrew situation.Tiredmammy21 said: "Who's at fault? Him for paying for something he said he didn't do or her for accepting?"If it was me I would want to face my abuser in court."Madpantha added: "If you're guilty, why pay millions to stop the trial?"If you're telling the truth, why accept a payout?"JunieCam commented: "She's taking the money.

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The Weakest Link is returning to our screens after a 10-year break with a new host.Romesh Ranganathan is hosting the quiz show and replacing Anne Robinson, known for her acid tongue and quick comebacks.The programme will get a new look and be unveiled as a glossy Saturday night show instead of the daytime hit that previously aired on BBC2.Instead of contestants being in the form of members of the general public, celebs will play it out to win cash for their favourite charities. Bafta-winning comic, Romesh, told The Sun: "It’s an honour to be asked to bring back what is basically a TV institution to our screens.

WITH their distinctive red hair, elfin features and quick wit, in many ways mother and daughter are cut from the same cloth.  Albeit Hermès for Anne Robinson and H&M for her long-suffering daughter Emma. While the nitric-tongued TV star spends thousands of pounds a month on clothes, her only child prefers a more . . . relaxed look.

SHE has vowed to tone down her acid tongue, but Anne Robinson may have something to say about the BBC bringing back The Weakest Link with a new host — Romesh Ranganathan. I can reveal after a ten-year break from our screens, the quick-fire general knowledge quiz will return as a glossy Saturday night show.

Daily Star's Inside Hot TV newsletter sees Ed Gleave send you telly's hot takes straight to your inbox every Sunday Anne Robinson says she has told Countdown bosses they need to find more female contestants. The star, 76, is the new host of the Channel 4 quiz show and when she started filming she was unimpressed that there were so many men competing.

Countdown viewers have been eagerly awaiting the arrival of new host Anne Robinson ever since she was announced as Nick Hewer’s replacement. And now the wait is nearly over as Anne takes over the reins of the Channel 4 series from Monday 28th June at 2.15pm.The former The Weakest Link host will lead the show’s first ever all-female team for five episodes a week, alongside current stars Rachel Riley and Susie Dent.

Some interviewees put the fear of God into you before you’ve even answered the phone. Step forward presenter and journalist Anne Robinson.

Anne Robinson has revealed she wanted a second facelift ahead of her first appearance as the new host of Channel 4's Countdown, but lockdown regulations meant the procedure was cancelled.

Anne Robinson dubbed "the Queen of Mean".But new Countdown host Anne ­reckons she couldn’t get away with the acid quips she delivered back then thanks to "woke" culture.The 76-year-old presented The Weakest Link between 2000 and 2012.One episode saw her ask a female ­contestant why she was "dressed like a lesbian", while in another she quizzed a single mum about how many of her three boys had ASBOs.Anne says: "I think there are ­certain things you couldn’t say now. It’s particular areas that 'woke' wouldn’t allow."It’s hard to pinpoint what I would or wouldn’t say – it’s just a general ­consciousness that you have to think much more carefully."I feel increasingly some very rowdy minorities tie our hands behind our backs.

ANNE Robinson has revealed how TV bosses warned her against doing her signature move. The new Countdown host admitted she was once told to banish her famous wink by a former BBC managing director.

WITH a cheeky wink and acid tongue, Anne Robinson shocked – and thrilled – the nation as she mocked contestants on The Weakest Link 21 years ago.  But TV’s Queen of Mean reckons she could not get away with it in today’s woke world.  And as a woman who battled her way to the top of a male-dominated media industry, the 76-year-old is not happy about the constant threat of being cancelled as she finds herself bossed about by faceless snowflakes. Anne, who takes over from Nick Hewer as host of Channel 4’s Countdown next week, says: “I feel increasingly that some very rowdy minorities are tying our hands behind our backs.  “They’re the ones who get upset by things, who tell me that I can’t say this and I mustn’t say that.

BBC.She admitted this is because “woke has happened” meaning it would need to have an "entirely different approach" to her if it returned.Anne hosted the popular quiz show between 2000 and 2012 on the BBC.During this time, she became known for her acerbic wit and often spikey put-downs of contestants.However, she admitted if it returned today, the BBC would likely not ask her to return.Anne explained: “Well, I'm not in charge of light entertainment at the BBC."But I'd probably suggest somebody completely different, with a different approach."I also think it's worth mentioning that I finished in 2011, and woke has happened since then.”The quizmaster then added how nowadays there are “many things” you wouldn’t be able to say.She added to PA:

Anne Robinson has revealed why she accepted the job to be the new presenter of Countdown.MORE: First look at Countdown's all-female panel"I've been offered lots of things, but this was the first one that I thought: 'That sounds good,'" she told HELLO! "I'm not bad at interviewing, I can work without a script, I like contestants and it's endlessly interesting to watch."She's also impressed by her co-presenters, Rachel Riley and Susie Dent, who are both "at the top of their trees at what they do".WATCH: Rachel Riley's daughter makes Countdown debutAnd her broadcast journalist daughter Emma – who with husband Liam Kan and sons Hudson, 12, and Parker, 11, spent most of lockdown at Anne's Cotswolds home – also tells the magazine how she can't