'Bit confused’ Nick Hewer baffled over calls for Carol Vorderman to return to Countdown

Carol Vorderman showed off her fabulous figure in skintight lycra ahead of the much anticipated Top Gun premiere. The former Countdown star said she is “preparation” for the glitzy event and told fans she is even thinking of wearing a flying suit on the red carpet.

 BBC Radio Wales presenter Carol Vorderman, 61, has opened up about her “biggest fear” in a candid chat with Myleene Klass, 44.The former Countdown star admitted that she dreaded the idea of being caught in a house fire, as the pair talked tactics on how best to escape.Myleene appeared on Carol’s radio show today to speak about her new book, They Don’t Teach This at School: Essential Knowledge to Tackle Everyday Challenges.One of the lessons from the book revolves around fire safety and how best to prepare your family in the event of a fire at home.Myleene was chatting to Carol about the importance of “empowering children to act” if a fire occurs, when the presenter made a surprising confession. Speaking about the different subjects tackled in Myleene’s book, Carol said: “Well that was going to be my next one to be perfectly honest, because it’s probably my biggest fear.”The star went on to talk about how she loathed the idea of being trapped in a house as it went up in flames.“You know, I’ve lived in lots of different properties through the years,” she explained.“And it is like: ‘How are we going to get out? How are we going to get out? “‘How are we going to get out?! What happens if there’s smoke?’“So yeah, I would say it was my biggest fear, to be honest,” Carol concluded. Myleene went on to point out that, while there are often fire safety drills carried out in schools and offices, the same cannot be said for people’s homes. She went on to suggest that there would be much less to fear if people took the time to educate themselves and their children on the issue. The former Hear’Say singer even spoke about turning fire safety into a game with her kids, making it a competition to find the exits and learning how to act

Carol Vorderman was snapped looking like a total paddleboarding professional as she took to the sea and posed elegantly whilst kneeling on the board.In the picture, The 61-year-old beauty showed off her incredible figure and envious curves as she flashed a smile at the camera.She looked toned and tanned in the phot as she donned a skin-tight wetsuit, accentuating her great body. Carol also sported a lifejacket, and a pair of oversized sunglasses as she balanced on top of the board.She paddleboarded around the coast, against the calm turquoise blue sea and lush green cliffs behind her.After taking up paddleboarding and becoming obsessed with the water sport, Carol has teamed up with her favourite paddleboard brand, Fatstick Boards, to make a giveaway for her followers.

RACHEL Riley appeared to make a sly dig at Anne Robinson as she praised her Countdown replacement Colin Murray. The Irish presenter was announced as Anne's replacement after she quit the tea-time Channel 4 series last week.

Carol Vorderman was out to steal all of the limelight on Tuesday as she slipped into a slinky dress as she dazzled Instagram fans with her age-defying beauty.The 61-year-old former Countdown star looked breathtaking as she posed in the mirror selfie image looking glam while wearing the figure hugging frock.Looking sizzling, the brainiac wowed her loyal legion of followers as she showcased the button down number that fitted her figure like a glove.Holding her smart phone up, Carol snapped away like a professional capturing hourglass proportions. The TV star explained to fans that her glam attire was in support of her son Cameron King, with Carol digging out her glad rags for a very special occasion.She told fans: "Trying this lovely dress on from @clubllondon for my son Cameron's honours degree graduation this evening from @uwebristol."He got a First Class degree two years ago in Animation and his graduation back then was online.

COUNTDOWN'S new presenter Colin Murray has broken his silence on his latest telly role - vowing to "earn the respect" of co-host Rachel Riley. Channel 4 sources confirmed to The Sun today that the BBC Radio 5 live presenter, 45, will be taking on the Countdown reins "until autumn." They told us of Colin's plum new role replacing telly veteran Anne Robinson, 77, and said: "Colin started filming on set in Salford yesterday.

ANNE Robinson is tipped to be replaced as Countdown host by Colin Murray - who "gets on really well" with her ex co-star Rachel Riley. The Weakest Link presenter, 77, quit the tea-time Channel 4 series after just a year in the hot seat - months after The Sun revealed her feud with co-star Rachel.

Anne Robinson's new replacement has already started filming episodes for Countdown, despite the host announcing her departure just days prior.New episodes for the Channel 4 gameshow have already begun filming, with a new stand-in presenter taking the reins instead of no-nonsense and quick-witted host Anne.This comes days after the 77-year-old TV star quit her role after just one year on the programme.The Mirror has reported that 43-year-old radio and TV host Colin Murray will be stepping into Anne's shoes for the time being.Colin has appeared on the show before now, and actually guest presented 33 episodes last year when then-host Nick Hewer was shielding during the coronavirus pandemic. The paper has revealed that Colin will host the programme until the autumn, but could potentially be announced as the permanent host.A Channel 4 source said: "Colin has agreed to be a stand-in host for us, which is brilliant news.

Anne Robinson has revealed she had the chance to return to The Weakest Link but said no – twice! The TV star made a huge splash on the long-running BBC quiz show and amassed plenty of fans thanks to her rather acerbic wit, with her phrase "you are the weakest link, goodbye!" becoming well used.But when it was resurrected last year comedian Romesh Ranganathan was the host.And Anne has now shared that she was offered the opportunity to return twice but decided against it, because things are different today and she didn't want to be a "cheesy game-show host"."Wokeness has taken the heart out of comedy," the Mail quoted her as saying."Times have really changed. I wouldn't want to be a cheesy game-show host, and that is what the BBC wanted.

Carol Vorderman shared a rare photo of her beloved brother Anton at the weekend as the presenter gave an emotional insight into their childhood.The stylish 61-year-old was dressed casually for the family snap, as she and her brother put their heads together and beamed at the camera.MORE: Carol Vorderman shares wacky wellness routine that keeps her looking and feeling incredibleMum-of-two Carol then revealed that the siblings had been working together to raise awareness for a cause very close to her heart.In an emotional message, she wrote: "This week is CLEFT AWARENESS WEEK. With my big brother Anton this week doing our STEP UP FOR CLAPA (Cleft Lip and Palate Association) to raise awareness of cleft.WATCH: Carol Vorderman talks about overwhelming 'deep depression'"Anton was born with the severest form of cleft lip and palate and has had 24 operations over his life.

RACHEL Riley has had an especially racy week on Countdown which she admits happens "all the time." The maths whizz joined host Anne Robinson and Susie Dent on the Channel 4 puzzle show and was left very amused by one word that popped up in Dictionary Corner. After the 30-second timer was up, one player came up with the word 'erections', with a bemused Rachel putting the word up on the board.

BBC Pointless star Richard Osman turned down a gig hosting Countdown years ago, a top TV executive has claimed.

Carol Vorderman is an iconic figure of British television who made her way there through her role in the daytime classic, Countdown.Now, following the announcement that fellow-tv legend Anne Robinson is due to be stepping away from the role she has had with the show that she has had since 2021, Carol’s name is being thrown up again and again as a possible replacement.According to the Mirror, Countdown bosses are “desperate” to get her back. Responding to the rumours she said: "Thank you to all of you saying such lovely things about the possibility of me returning to Countdown."You're very kind & it would be an honour but I want to wish whoever is the lucky human to be the new host all the love and 9 letter words in the world #CountWell#HappyDays."Carol worked on the show for 26 years but finally, in 2008, placed her last letter on the board - but why?The reasons behind why Carol Vorderman quit countdown are shrouded in controversy.

Carol Vorderman has broken her silence after Anne Robinson's Countdown exit, saying it would be an "honour" to host the show. Carol co-hosted the show with Richard Whitely for 26 years before he sadly died in 2005 and she left in 2008. And it's now been claimed that bosses are desperate for Carol to return and replace Anne.

Rachel Riley, 36 and Anne Robinson, 77, have clashed in the past, with The Weakest Link star publicly admitting that she found her co-star too "noisy" and admitting that she wouldn't "go on holiday with her".

POINTLESS star Richard Osman has reacted to rumours he’ll replace Anne Robinson on Countdown. Last month the telly favourite, 51, walked away from the long-running BBC One series having filmed more than 1,300 episodes andnearly 30 series. Now fans are suggesting he had a secret plan to takeover from Anne, 77.

COUNTDOWN fans have been speculating wildly as to who will replace Anne Robinson in the hotseat after she announced she is quitting the show. One name that's been thrown around is Good Morning Britain's Richard Madeley, 65, whose telly career has been revitalised after a short stint on I'm A Celebrity.

COUNTDOWN'S Rachel Riley took a swipe at Anne Robinson by toasting to the next chapter after the host quit. The maths whizz was all smiles after the news broke about Anne's future on the show.

Rachel Riley, 36, saw Richard Osman's comments on Twitter, prompting her to warn: "Never mess with Susie D." As her almost 697,000 amazed Twitter followers looked on, she likened the conflict between the two stars to military combat.Richard, 51, had originally tweeted to confirm he would not be replacing Anne Robinson, 77, as Countdown's new host.He used the opportunity to aim a cheeky dig at Susie, 57, while doing so."I keep reading I'm the favourite to be the new Countdown host. But there are 3 problems," he told his 1.1 million followers."1.

Lorraine Kelly has spoken out after being put on the spot about becoming the new Countdown host following Anne Robinson's departure from the show.

Rachel Riley has shared her excitement over the "next chapter" in the show's history following the exit of Anne Robinson.The stunning presenter and maths whiz posted a photo on her Instagram as she posed in a blue plunging dress with pink flowers as she opted for a subtle makeup look.She pinned her hair back and finished the look with a swipe of lippy as she donned a casual exterior as she held up a glass of wine to the camera.As she shared the snap she captioned the photo: "Drinking a toast to the next chapter in Countdown's history...