Carol Vorderman: Countdown legend hits back after critic questions her appearance

A mum was left terrified after a drunken thug assaulted her and threatened her children.

Leeds announced that Marcelo Bielsa had left his position on Sunday, after a miserable run of form that included a 4-2 defeat at Elland Road against Manchester United.

Dashboard Confessional have appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live – watch them perform ‘Everyone Else Is Just Noise’ below.The emotive set saw the group deliver their latest single from new album, ‘All The Truth That I Can Tell’ – the group’s first new album in over four years. The album arrived on Friday (February 25) via Hidden Note Records/AWAL.The new song sees frontman Chris Carraba reflecting on ageing and getting older.

King Crimson founder Robert Fripp and his wife, singer Toyah Willcox, have shared a cover of The Black Keys‘ hit ‘Lonely Boy’ – check it out below.The cover is a part of the pair’s ‘Sunday Lunch’ video series which was launched in 2020. The series has so far seen the couple share renditions of songs by Ramones, Nirvana, David Bowie, Metallica, Billy Idol, The Rolling Stones, Judas Priest, The Prodigy, Guns N’ Roses, Alice Cooper and many more through Willcox’s YouTube channel.In recent weeks, they’ve covered ‘Bullet With Butterfly Wings’ by the Smashing Pumpkins and given a special Valentine’s Day performance of ‘Too Drunk To Fuck’ by The Dead Kennedys.Today (February 27), Sunday Lunch headed to 2011 with a hit single from The Black Keys’ breakout album ‘El Camino’.Watch Fripp and Willcox take on ‘Lonely Boy’ below.In August, Willcox released her 16th studio album ‘Posh Pop’, which she previewed with the single ‘Levitate’ featuring Simon Darlow and Bobby Willcox.Discussing the album in a recent interview with NME, Willcox explained how it came about. “When COVID stopped everything last year, it allowed me to concentrate on writing and recording the next album,” she said.

After Vanessa Feltz and fiancé Ben Ofoedu posed for our glamorous photo shoot, the loved-up pair sat down with OK! to give us an insight into their romance and take a look back on where it all began. In the exclusive video interview, the couple revealed how they keep the spark alive in their relationship.

Carol Vorderman, 61, became flustered during her Saturday show on BBC Radio Wales when her guest, singer Imelda May, 47, unexpectedly dropped a swear word live on air.Imelda joined Carol to talk about her music and her new poetry book, A Lick and a Promise.The conversation turned to Imelda’s musical collaborations over the years, which includes duets with the late Meat Loaf, Noel Gallagher and the Rolling Stones’ Ronnie Wood.Imelda said: “It’s all about telling a story and then afterwards I’m like, ‘Oh my god, I can’t believe I sang with such and such’.“But you create friendships, within any workplace, with people that you meet all the time.“And I personally don’t hang around with a*******s, to be honest with you.”After noticing what she had said, Imelda quickly backtracked and exclaimed: “I don’t know if I’m allowed to say that on the radio. I like nice people and good people!”Flustered Carol could be heard giggling in the background before jumping in: “I have to apologise for that word that I can’t repeat!”The shocked singer said: “I’m sorry!” and Carol assured her: “Oh, don’t worry, it’s fine.”Elsewhere in the interview, Imelda paid tribute to her close friend Meat Loaf who died last month.She said: “I get to hang around with the best people, like Meat, I’ll miss him forever.“Meat Loaf was a wonderful man.”Imelda and Meat Loaf met in New York 15 years ago.In 2016, the duo released a version of I Would Do Anything For Love (But I Won’t Do That).After news of Meat Loaf’s death broke, Imelda posted a heartfelt message to the star on her Instagram page.She shared a series of photographs of the pair with the caption: “Meat Loaf, my good pal, has passed.

Carol Vorderman left her fans wanting more after she showed off her curves in a skintight polar neck jumper with split sleeve detailing.The 61-year-old star, who often takes to Instagram to share her outfits with fans did not disappoint as she flaunted a simple but effective look.Wearing a grey jumper that clinched onto every inch of her curves, Carol looked radiant as she showed off her gorgeous physique.The TV brainbox also teamed the look with black skin-tight leggings that hug onto her waist.Carol showed off her natural beauty by keeping her makeup minimal while her auburn locks cascaded effortlessly over her shoulders.Smiling happily in the photo, Carol made reference to a previous pic she posted where her hair appeared to be somewhat disheveled.Captioning the snap, she penned: "In other world-shattering news... Woman has brushed hair."Jumping to the comment section, fans shared their thoughts on the enticing pic.One fan wrote: "Looking gorgeous as always (I like the wind swept look personally ) but sorry you are being out shone by the creator of your usual hair styles, the coast, wow what a stunning view, love it."Another said: "Funny carol - but a stunning photo never the less."A third wrote: "You are beautiful no matter what you do."While a fourth impressed fan wrote: "Carol.

Carol Vorderman, 61, has hit back at an internet troll who criticised her appearance earlier this week in a quick jibe.The former Countdown star was criticised for her "unruly" hair, so has responded with a jibe and straightened look.Carol took to her Instagram story today to leave a cheeky jibe to an internet troll.In view of her 209,000 followers, Carol posted a mirror selfie of herself smiling.The star wore leggings, a long sleeved top and tassel boots.Carol wore her brunette tresses in a straightened look, very different to her hair recently.She captioned the post: "Woman has brushed hair."This comes after Carol took to Instagram on Saturday to share a mirror selfie with the star wearing a black top and tight leather pants, with many criticising her "unruly" hair.She styled the outfit with a large gold belt that perfectly drew in her petite waist.Carol wore her tresses in a messy wavy look and went for a simple smokey eyed look.She captioned the post: "Morning lovelies."Going for a 'what the hell just happened there' look for the hair today #unruly."I think I've succeeded!!! Lols"Holy hell it's Friday so soon already.

Carol Vorderman has had an incredible start to the year. The former Countdown presenter spent part of January in a health retreat in Portugal and just last week she celebrated her daughter's latest career achievement.MORE: Carol Vorderman stuns in risqué plunging gown in amazing throwback photoOn Monday, the good times continued for the 61-year-old, who enjoyed a sunset dip in her hot tub, and couldn't help but narrate the experience with her followers.WATCH: Carol Vorderman glows in bikini videoThe mother-of-two shared several videos of the view, taken from the hot tub, on her Instagram account.READ: Carol Vorderman's daily diet: star's guide to looking fab in her 60sRELATED: Carol Vorderman surprises fans with underwear picture – but it's all for a good cause"Sitting in the hot tub (that's the water noise) with the best view in the world," she told her followers in a video that featured birds flying above the Welsh sea.

Carol Vorderman took a trip down memory lane on Sunday - much to the delight of her fans.The former Countdown star shared a throwback snapshot showing her wearing a dramatic monochrome down with a plunging neckline.WATCH: Carol Vorderman glows in bikini videoThe photo was taken back in 2002 as Carol attended the National Television Awards at the Royal Albert Hall.Carol explained in her caption: “Awwwwww one of the papers has found these old pics today. I would have been age 40 something then.... Heck.

Carol Vorderman has wowed her fans as she took to Instagram to post a throwback snap looking glam in her forties, enjoying a night out and looking as youthful as ever.The 61-year-old shared an old pic looking stunning as ever as she beamed for the camera in a tight fitting black dress with a white bust and straps, dripping with pearls and earrings to match.She shared screen grabs of the resurfaced pictures of Carol looking radiant, wearing her brown hair in a classy short bob and fringe.Carol wrote alongside it: “Aww, one of the papers has found these old pics today. I would have been aged 40-something then.

supports HTML5 videoRylan Clark was quite literally in great spirits last night as he downed shots at Scott Mills’ engagement party last night. The Strictly: It Takes Two presenter was among the celebrity guests who attended the bash to belatedly celebrate Scott and his partner Sam Vaughn getting engaged in October 2021. While rubbing shoulders with the other stars, Rylan bumped into Vanessa Feltz and her longtime boyfriend Ben Ofoedu inside the glitzy soiree.

Carol Vorderman has spoken about how she's "not programmed" to be in a relationship while discussing being single at 61.

Carol Vorderman celebrated Friday by going all out as she posed in an all-black outfit paired with leather trousers. Carol, 61, looked stunning as her brunette hair tousled into bouncy waves to give them extra volume while the stunning TV presenter opted for a glam makeup look.

Carol Vorderman has flaunted her incredible figure this morning as she shared a series of dishevelled snaps with her fans.Taking to Instagram, the Welsh mathematician left her follower's stunned as they quickly drew comparisons between her and several iconic actresses and singers following the sultry snaps.In view of her 207,000 followers, Carol gave her fans an insight to her busy day as she sported a different hairdo.She wrote: "Morning lovelies.....going for a 'what the hell just happened there' look for the hair today #unruly...I think I've succeeded!!! Lols (sic)"Holy hell it's Friday so soon already.

Carol Vorderman has once again caused a stir on social media with her latest look! Taking to Instagram on Friday, the 61-year-old unveiled her "unruly" hair and city chic outfit before she headed off to meet some friends.MORE: Carol Vorderman stuns in figure-hugging jumpsuit as she celebrates huge family newsShe highlighted her beautiful curves in a form-fitting, high-neck top, which featured mesh panels, and a pair of sexy leather trousers that was styled further with a black belt complete with a large gold buckle.WATCH: Carol Vorderman takes HELLO! down memory laneHowever, it was her voluminous hair that got fans talking. Carol added some extra lift to her blonde tinted tresses which she left loose in tousled waves.MORE: Carol Vorderman looks incredible in curve-hugging activewear on Portuguese health retreatSEE: Valentine’s Day lingerie sets: 18 sexy underwear sets to treat yourself to"Morning lovelies....

It’s the first 24 hours of Carol Vorderman’s ‘two-day bender’ and she’s already suffering a mega hangover. However, it’s all for a good reason and more than worth it as she is celebrating her daughter Katie getting her PhD.The former Countdown presenter, 60, announced last night that she was starting a two day drinking binge to celebrate the ‘best news’.

Carol Vorderman, 61, has taken to Instagram to congratulate her eldest daughter Katie for passing her PhD thesis, giving her a new 'doctor' label. Whilst congratulating her daughter, Carol made an admission about her success as a single parent due to her daughter's success.The former Countdown star took to Instagram to share a string of three pictures, with the first including a picture of the star's lookalike daughter.She penned in view of her 203,000 followers: "Yesterday my girl Katie @katie.science passed her 'viva'....an interrogation of her PhD thesis by a panel of examiners."She can now call herself DOCTOR KATIE KING."It's all she has ever wanted to be since bring a little girl.

Carol Vorderman is starting her weekend on hump day as the presenter has revealed she’s embarking on a ‘two-day bender’. The former Countdown presenter shared a carousel of pretty hilarious photos of her taking selfies in the mirror. And no, it’s not your eyes playing tricks on you, they are blurry photos which means Carol had likely already begun her bender. In the caption, she teased: ‘We gonna have a good time tonigut….it’s alright….

Carol Vorderman partied the night away on Wednesday and made sure her fans got a glimpse inside her celebrations.MORE: Carol Vorderman surprises fans with underwear picture – but it's all for a good causeThe mother-of-two dressed up for the special occasion, donning a figure-hugging denim jumpsuit with black boots. As for her hair and makeup, the former Countdown star kept it simple, wearing her natural waves and a smokey eye and a touch of blusher.WATCH: Carol Vorderman Stuns In Bodycon Dress To Take On The ChasersHer big night out comes as she is set to share some very important news with fans. Captioning her post, she teased: "We gonna have a good time tonight....it's alright....

“Best news ever coming up...in the meantime a two day bender starts NOW.”Fans were quick to take to the comment section and express their admiration for the star, complimenting her.@Jules_sammy_sampson said: “So so happy!!! Have THE BEST time you all…. Xxxx.”@Gypsy_love1 wrote: “I love them trousers.”@Bruceficken penned: “Two day bender with #vorders yes please.”Carol also included a few snaps on her story earlier today.The star shared a wholesome post shared by @wholesomemeetheinternet.The post, by an anonymous user, read: “A few weeks ago, I literally tried to bore my 3yo to sleep by telling him everything I knew about nuclear and particle physics.“It’s a fair bit, it was my specialty once.