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SHOWING singletons getting hitched to a stranger or stripping naked within minutes of meeting clearly isn’t extreme enough for Channel 4. I can reveal the broadcaster, which has Naked Attraction and hit dating show Married At First Sight UK on its sister channel E4, is lining up a new show where couples will be encouraged to have sex on their first date.

Countdown’s Rachel Riley, who has been the show’s maths genius for 14 years, was left red faced in the latest episode when she was unable to solve the mathematical problem.The contestants on Wednesday's episode were challenged to use the numbers selected to create the final number of 477, which none of the contestants were able to do. Where Rachel, 37, would normally impress viewers and reveal how to reach the exact number in no time, on this occasion she was unable to do so and told the show's host, Colin Murray, “You will have to come back to me Colin." Viewers quickly picked up on Rachel's blunder with fans claiming the sum was “obvious”.

Naman Ramachandran BBC director general Tim Davie has apologized over the ongoing fracas around star soccer player turned sports pundit Gary Lineker, but will not resign. Last Tuesday, Lineker, commenting on the U.K. government’s controversial Illegal Migration Bill, tweeted, describing it as an “immeasurably cruel policy directed at the most vulnerable people in language that is not dissimilar to that used by Germany in the 30s.” Lineker is a star presenter on the BBC’s “Match of the Day” soccer program. Lineker’s tweet raised government hackles and on Friday, the BBC suspended him, saying: “The BBC has been in extensive discussions with Gary and his team in recent days.  We have said that we consider his recent social media activity to be a breach of our guidelines. The BBC has decided that he will step back from presenting ‘Match of the Day’ until we’ve got an agreed and clear position on his use of social media. When it comes to leading our football and sports coverage, Gary is second to none.  We have never said that Gary should be an opinion free zone, or that he can’t have a view on issues that matter to him, but we have said that he should keep well away from taking sides on party political issues or political controversies.”

More than 10 of the BBC’s highest-profile sports stars have staged an unprecedented walkout over the British broadcaster’s decision to suspend Gary Lineker. Below is a list of those who have walked out, with links to tweets explaining their reasons for joining the protest.

RACHEL Riley's fans are all saying the same thing as she posted a snap of the 'new Countdown host' while paying tribute to Colin Murray. The presenter, 37, has been a staple part of the beloved Channel 4 show since joining in 2009.

It’s the video everyone is talking about after the result everyone is still talking about.

RACHEL Riley wowed Countdown viewers as she put her figure on display in a stunning dress. The TV star was on hand as always to dish out a variety of letters and numbers to the players on the popular Channel 4 game show. Blonde bombshell Rachel sizzled in the lace number.

COUNTDOWN'S Rachel Riley dazzled in a low-cut pink dress on the Channel 4 show. Rachel, 37, was back co-hosting a new series of Countdown alongside Colin Murray, following last week's Champion of Champions episodes. Rachel looked amazing, wearing a raspberry pink dress which featured a sweetheart neckline and a A-line short skirt.

RACHEL Riley wowed Countdown fans as she looked stunning on the Channel 4 game show. The TV personality looked radiant in a unique looking dress on the show.

Scottish Opera’s hugely popular Opera Highlights tour is taking to the road in February with the first venue in Lanarkshire.

THE Countdown host has been revealed on Steph’s Packed Lunch - and they’re a very familiar face. The Channel 4 show has temporarily been hosted by Colin Murray since Anne Robinson quit in May last year.

COUNTDOWN'S Rachel Riley took a swipe at co-star Susie Dent as the ‘most annoying thing about show’. Thursdays episode of the Channel 4 show saw host Colin Murray introduce another round of Champions of Champions.

COUNTDOWN has announced a brand new host for its Dictionary Corner - leaving fans thrilled. The Channel 4 game show has revealed radio presenter Vick Hope has joined the programme.

COUNTDOWN's Rachel Riley left fans hot under the collar with a very risqué Christmas jumper on the Channel 4 show. The 36-year-old always dresses to impress to co-host the popular British gameshow alongside Colin Murray and Thursday's show was no exception.

COUNTDOWN fans were disappointed not to see Susie Dent in her usual perch in Dictionary Corner on Monday. The much-loved host was missing from Countdown as comedian Rufus Hound was forced to stepped in for her.

COUNTDOWN viewers have been left seriously distracted by Rachel Riley's figure-hugging mini dress. The 36-year-old has won a legion of fans on the show since she joined in 2009, and many like to see what she is wearing each day.

CAROL Vorderman has dazzled in a figure-hugging dress to celebrate Countdown's 40th. The popular Channel 4 show first aired 40 years ago today, broadcasting its first episode on November 2, 1982.

COUNTDOWN looks set to receive a cast shake up as the show celebrates its fortieth anniversary.  The long-running Channel 4 game show launched in 1982 and has featured many memorable hosts and personalities over the years including Carol Vorderman, Rachel Riley and Suzie Dent. But now in a shock twist, to celebrate the legendary programme a number of extra special guest hosts look set to step into the role currently occupied by Colin Murray.  Amongst the new presenters are Baroness Floella Benjamin, Sir Trevor McDonald, Reverend Richard Coles and Moira Stuart who will all take it in turns to host a week of episodes each.

A COUNTDOWN contestant who recorded the show's record highest score has lifted the lid on exactly how he did it. Tom Stevenson, who was just 21 when he broke several records on the Channel 4 show, put his achievements down to one thing in particular - meditation.

Countdown contestant Tom Stevenson has recorded the show's record highest score and put his achievement down to meditation. The 21-year-old, who first began watching the intelligence programme as a teenager with mental health issues, posted a score of 154, beating the previous highest of 152 by working out the show's final conundrum with the word "volunteer" in just three seconds.

Rachel Riley, 36, took to social media today to defend her husband, former Strictly Come Dancing star Pasha Kovalev, 42.The professional dancer had been blasted by his wife's fellow presenter Colin Murray after the Countdown host revealed the way he had casually asked her to marry him.Sharing a sneak peek of today’s Countdown episode on Twitter, Rachel insisted she was “happy” with her marriage.In the clip, Colin could be seen asking Rachel to spill all the details of Pasha’s unpretentious proposal.Rachel began by explaining how it took place on Manchester’s Market Street among the trams going past and “a load of bins”.She added that Pasha had then simply asked “Should we get married next week when we’re going to Vegas?”Rachel sarcastically added while recalling the moment: “I know, fireworks! Are you feeling the love?”Colin then turned to the camera, saying: “No! I’m going to say to Pasha directly, I know you’re watching..“You’ve got to do better! You got lucky, very lucky,” Colin added as Rachel giggled in the background.In defence of her beloved husband, Rachel captioned the video: “I’d take a happy marriage with a tram stop bins proposal any day.“@C4Countdown 2.10pm today @Channel4 with the usual suspects!“@ColinMurray @susie_dent and @rickedwards1 this week in dictionary corner.”Fans of the TV star replied to the tweet with their opinion on the unconventional proposal.Johnny_JI81 said: “What a rubbish proposal although Pasha must have had a lot of charm to pull that off.“But look what happened after, he's a very lucky guy.”FernsInDusk remarked: “..