Anne Robinson: Last News

Countdown host Nick Hewer made a savage dig at ex-colleague Susie Dent after she made sent a touching gesture to Anne Robinson on Twitter Anne, 77, announced on Monday that she was leaving Countdown after just one year – revealing she has 'a lot going on' and wants to enjoy family life.As the show’s lexicographer, who has appeared in Countdown's Dictionary Corner since 1992, took to Twitter to share her well wishes to Anne, Nick stunned fans by calling her a “brown noser.”Susie tweeted: "Some Countdown news. Wishing Anne all the very best in her new adventures with her grandchildren and beyond."The Apprentice star Nick seemed to think she was sucking up to Anne, writing: "Well that’s a sure fire certainty for Private Eye’s OBN [Order of the Brown Nose] award.

Express.co.uk headline which read: “Carol Vorderman breaks silence on Anne Robinson’s Countdown exit as fans beg her to return.” The message was tweeted in view of Carol’s 481,100 followers. She wrote: “Thank you to all of you saying such lovely things about a 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.” Fans were quick to jump on to the post and share their excitement at the possibility of Carol’s return.@Rolf164 commented: “It would be so great to see you on there”.@PhilBayliss4 wrote: “Morning Vorders, although it would be lovely to see you back on Countdown, it's not usually a good idea to go backwards!”@_ShinySilvery said: “You’ve also seen guys come and go from Richard’s chair, and am so happy to hear you’d deem it an honour!  “They tried a woman in the chair and it was so obvious the ‘Queen of Mean’ was an unsuitable choice. “The management need to make good with you and have the laughter back too!” @Baberton33 wrote jokingly: “That would be something if you take the seat that was once occupied by the Mayor of Wetwang.” Anne had replaced former host Nick Hewer last year. She announced her departure from the show in a statement earlier this week in which she said she had stayed “longer than I signed up for.”The presenter continued, saying she hoped an older woman would replace her. She also took the opportunity to remind Countdown bosses that women in the later end of their 70’s are still capable of taking senior positions.Anne continued: “I’ve had a blast hosting this wonderful show.

Piers Morgan has been branded a “time traveller” after an eagle eyed fan thought they spotted him in a throwback picture.The 57-year-old’s doppelgänger was in an old black and white picture which was part of a miner’s memorabilia poster.The close up showed his distinctive nose and facial features, which amazed Twitter users and Piers himself.A fan tweeted the picture to the controversial presenter: “Didn’t realise Piers Morgan worked down the mines in Cannock,” and signed off with two eye emojis.Piers then quote tweeted the pictures with two laughing face emojis.One follower replied and said that the lookalike could be “him or Rick Astley” while another cheekily asked if he could “be returned there”.An observant fan said that it could also be “Oliver Hardy” while another called the reference “brilliant” and that they could “definitely be relatives”.Piers Morgan has been very outspoken about the current abortion crisis in America and has tweeted out about the situation.The brazen journalist is no stranger to sharing his thoughts on a wide range of topics and isn’t afraid to say what he thinks.He recently shared a video of Anne Robinson posted by BBC’s Woman’s Hour, in which she spoke to presenter Emma Barnett about abortion.The Countdown host told Emma that she’d had “an abortion in her twenties”Anne told the presenter that if she’d “had her time again” then she wouldn’t have done it, and when questioned further she said that “she’d still want the right to do it” but “thinks that life is too precious”.She emphasised that it was “her opinion” and that is “what she would do” but “certainly wouldn’t deny anyone else the opportunity”.Emma went on to say that during Anne’s twenties was when abortion had been legalised and

Loose Women co-stars.It comes amid claims that Countdown presenter Anne Robinson had been embroiled in a feud with her co-star Rachel Riley.During an episode of Loose Women, anchor Ruth Langsford claimed that women in the public eye are often "pitted against" one another by members of the public.Her co-star Katie Piper added: "What happens with women is if you question something or you assert yourself you're seen as aggressive and non-compliant.However, Ruth questioned whether reports of a rift between Anne, 77, and Rachel could be fabricated after the presenter announced her departure after just over one year.She said: "She's literally saying, 'I said I'd do it for a year, I've done it for over a year I've got lots of other things on thank you very much, it's nothing to do with Rachel Riley."However, Carol jumped in saying: "Well, I think there's a lot of pressure on women to deny there isn't a rift going on between other women that they work with."Ruth joked: "What are you looking at me for?" as Carol attempted to speak, Ruth interrupted saying: "I thought we were best friends, Carol."The TV presenter didn't hold back as she commented: "Well look, we all get on and we all like each other."But you know, we're not best friends, obviously, because we all live in different parts of the world."She continued: "So that's a geographical thing, but I do think that this whole thing about people who put pressure on - and it's not just women, there's a lot of pressure on everyone at the moment - to be "nice" and be kind and all of that."The people that are putting that pressure on us - because I'm always like told that I'm not nice and I'm not kind - the people who try to enforce that are genuinely not nice!"Addressing a rift

COUNTDOWN star Nick Hewer took a swipe at his ex-colleague following a tweet about Anne Robinson quitting the show. The ex-Weakest Link star, 77, became the show's first female host when she stepped into his shoes in June last year.

A LEAGUE Of Their Own star Romesh Ranganathan has been "lined up to replace Anne Robinson on Countdown" after her shock exit. It comes days after it was revealed that the former Weakest Link star, 77, quit as the host of the Channel 4 show.

Anne Robinson's shocking decision to quit British game show Countdown has created a wave of responses - not all of which were praising.The television presenter's decision to leave the Channel 4 show reportedly led to a sigh of relief from her colleagues, including none other than Rachel Riley and Susie Dent.The alleged drama between the co-stars is said to have left bosses fearful that they might quit with its highest audience share since 2012.The 77-year-old complained that maths expert Rachel and Dictionary expert Susie were "too noisy", according to The Mirror.One insider said: “Everyone is so relieved, to be honest. It’s all been a bit of a disaster with the fallouts and squabbles, we just want to draw a line under it and move on.”However, Anne has insisted that ideas of a rift between the colleagues had been exaggerated.She admitted: “She is noisy, she and Susie both are – they are a formidable pair.

ANNE Robinson has only just quit as the host of Countdown, but already a Pointless star is being touted to "replace her". The former Weakest Link star, 77, became the first female to take on the role when she stepped into Nick Hewer’s shoes in June last year.

COUNTDOWN staff have reportedly told of their "relief" that Anne Robinson leaving - branding the star's year on the show "a disaster". The Mirror says a show insider reacted to the 77-year-old's imminent departure following a feud with co-star Rachel Riley.

Countdown fans want former show star Carol Vorderman to replace Anne Robinson following her exit.Anne Robinson, 77, is stepping down as the host after spending just one year "in the hot seat".Last year, the former Weakest Link star joined the Channel 4 quiz show, becoming its sixth presenter and the first female to take the role.In light of Anne's departure, former Countdown legend and mathematician Carol Vorderman shared some words of encouragement which led fans to ask her to be the show's host.She tweeted Anne, saying: "Awwwww... lovely Countdown.

Anne Robinson has announced that she is leaving Countdown after just one year as host of the Channel 4 quiz show.

Countdown's Anne Robinson has revealed she is already eyeing up a new job after quitting her presenter role on the Channel 4 quiz show.The former Weakest Link host announced she would be leaving the programme and said she hoped that her role made TV bosses realise that not all woman her age are “in care homes playing bingo”.Anne, who will appear on Countdown until summer, hinted that she might not completely stay off our television screens.She told the Daily Mail: “I quite fancy a job share with Gary Lineker on Match of the Day. I mean, who needs a monopoly of blokes mansplaining football on a Saturday afternoon?” And she ruled out doing reality TV, saying: “I have learned a new lesson which is saying 'No'.

Countdown were left laughing after a rude word appeared on the show's board. Presenter Rachel Riley was reduced to giggles after one of the contestants spelt out "Up vaginas". She quipped to Jo Brand in Dictionary Corner: "We love vaginas don't we Jo?", to which the comedian replied: "Oh we love vaginas!"Fans of the Channel 4 quiz show immediately took to Twitter to chuckle at the hilarious spelling on the word board.One tweeted: "Absolutely historic @C4Countdown moment.

Carol Vorderman, 61, has reacted to Anne Robinson’s decision to step down from her role as Countdown host. Carol was a co-host on the Channel 4 game show for 26 years from 1982 until 2008.She took to Twitter yesterday to send Anne a message amid news she had quit the role to spend more time with her family.Carol retweeted an article reporting on Anne’s latest career update in view of her 481,000 Twitter followers.She added: “Awwwww.....lovely Countdown.“Hope you enjoyed it immensely Anne.”Fans were quick to reply to Carol’s tweet suggesting she reprises her hosting role.MikeTrio3 said: “Ever thought of going back to host the show Carol ?“to sit in Dickie's chair & present it as the main man once did.”BearlyAwakeLion asked: “You be up for hosting it yourself, Vorders? Go on!”ClairePuxley wrote: “Carol why don’t you return as the host.”Anne had taken over the role last year from former The Apprentice adviser Nick Hewer.She announced her departure earlier this week in a statement in which she said she had “stayed longer than I signed up for”.Anne said in a statement: "I’ve had a blast hosting this wonderful show.

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Carol Vorderman has shared a sweet message to Anne Robinson after she stepped down from her hosting role on Countdown.The popular presenter offered her best wishes to the star having learned that Anne, 77, is departing her role after just over a year on the show.Countdown veteran Carol, 61, who hosted the popular Channel 4 offering for 26 years between 1982 - 2008, took to Twitter to send her message to the host after her announcement that she had quit.Carol wrote: "Awwwww... lovely Countdown.

BBC Pointless star Richard Osman is currently favourite to replace Anne Robinson on Countdown.Anne, 77, announced she will be taking a step back from the Channel 4 show to spend some quality time with her family on Monday (May 2).She joined the quiz show last year, becoming its sixth presenter and the first woman to don the title.Former The Weakest Link host Anne took over from Nick Hewer last year but who will follow in her footsteps?Richard, 51, recently announced his departure from Pointless after 13 years and he's now bookies favourite to land the Countdown job.Bookmakers have novelist and comedian Richard odds on at 3/1 to become the new host.While former Strictly Come Dancing contestant Susan Calman and comedian Alex Horne are both currently at 4/1.Alex Apati of Ladbrokes said: "The latest odds suggest Channel 4 chiefs could make a move for Pointless' exit-bound Richard Osman - although Susan Calman and Alex Horne are right up there as likely Anne Robinson replacements."Despite having only stayed a year in the role, Anne has already filmed a whopping 265 episodes.In a statement, the TV personality said: "I've had a blast hosting this wonderful show and I stayed longer than I signed up for, now it is time for an older woman to take the reins."I hope too I've encouraged TV bosses to realise that not all women at the wrong end of their seventies are in care homes playing bingo and watching conjuring tricks."She went on to add: "In fact, the genius of Countdown is that it's a brilliant way to keep the brain exercised, I run 5k most days of the week."And I can now do an anagram at twice the speed I could this time last year.A spokesperson for Countdown said: "Quick-witted Anne has been a brilliant host on this iconic

stepping down from her role on Countdown after hosting the show for a year.The 77-year-old presenter became the first female host of the Channel 4 quiz show last year.After recording 265 episodes of the show, Robinson has decided it is time for her to step down.Anne became known for her role as host on The Weakest Link but the cutthroat presenter has had quite the journey when it comes to her career and family life.From battles with booze to costly divorces, Anne has been through a lot, but the presenter has opened up about issues in her private life.Anne Robinson is no longer married.

COUNTDOWN'S Rachel Riley and Susie Dent have broken their silence on Anne Robinson's shock exit from the show. Yesterday it was revealed Anne is quitting the Channel 4 programme after just one year.

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ANNE Robinson has revealed the real reason behind her decision to leave Countdown following a feud with her co-star Rachel Riley. The 77-year-old joked she wants an older woman to replace her - so she can spend time with her grandchildren.