Anne Robsinson: 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.

Anne Robsinson takes over as host of the show, creating an all female line-up.The Weakest Link star, known for her savage wit and quick humour, is replacing Nick Hewer as the first ever female host of the show.Countdown is Channel 4’s longest running series, and Anne will take over on June 28.Joining Anne on the show is fan-favourite Rachel Riley for the numbers, and beloved wordsmith Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner.The all-woman trio will be on air every weekday at 2.10pm from later on this month.This change means Anne will become the show’s sixth host.She said: "Three Girls Do Countdown - who wouldn't want to watch?”Stunning Rachel Riley added: "It’s been really fun watching Anne very quickly find her feet in the Countdown studio and