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.
