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A former Coronation Street star has announced he is set to step in as the host of Countdown later this year. Comedian Les Dennis, who starred as Michael Rodwell in the ITV soap between 2014 and 2016 will present the Channel 4 game show this August.

CORRIE fans are convinced accused murderer Laurence Reeves is related to former serial killer Pat Phelan in revenge plot. Viewers know that Laurence (Robert Shaw Cameron) was accused of killing his late wife during their holiday in the alps.

CORONATION Street legend Les Dennis has been hit with a storm of abuse over an I'm A Celebrity tweet. The actor - who played Michael Rodwell in the ITV soap between 2014 and 2016 - made his opinion on former Health Secretary Matt Hancock being in the jungle very clear on social media. After watching an episode of I’m a Celebrity, Les, 69, took to Twitter to question how the MP was still on the show.

Les Dennis has officially been unveiled as the new host of Countdown following Anne Robinson's final episode airing earlier this month. Collin Murray temporarily replaced Anne until the end of this year, but Les will step into the hosting role for a limited time through the month of August. With the star previously presenting Family Fortunes between 1987 and 2002, Les has got bags of experience under his belt and will bring his own style to the show as it continues its transitional period.

Anne Robinson's replacement for hit Channel 4 game show Countdown.Colin Murray has been acting as stand-in host for Anne since she left the programme earlier this year - leaving fans distracted as she didn't say 'goodbye' during her final episode.But Les is set to take over in August.READ MORE: Former Countdown guest 'threatened by fans and sent explicit fan mail' after showThe former Coronation Street actor - who played Michael Rodwell on the cobbles from 2014 until 2016 - announced the news on Twitter.He wrote: "From 4th August until 15th I shall be hosting the iconic @C4Countdown."It is such an honour. Hope you enjoy."His fans quickly flocked to congratulate the star, with one posting: "At last, a reason to plug the telly in!""Amazing mate!" someone else echoed, while a third fan penned: "This is a perfect match for Countdown!"Another fan tweeted: "I’ll definitely be tuning in! Good luck, you’re perfect for Countdown!"Les has already cemented his place in TV history, acting as the host of Family Fortunes from 1987 until 2002.

LES Dennis has been revealed as the new host of Countdown following Anne Robinson's final episode airing earlier this month. Colin Murray temporarily replaced Anne until the end of this year, but Les will step in for a limited time during the month of August.

Coronation Street star Helen Worth looked completely different in a throwback snap aged just 18.The actress is best known for playing Gail Platt - long-suffering mother of David and Nick - on the ITV cobbles, but long before she made her Corrie debut, Helen was acting in a range of roles.And, pictured in 1969 - five years before she first appeared in Corrie - she looked totally different.One unearthed black-and-white snap showed Helen wearing a school uniform complete with a blazer, crisp white shirt and tie, with her long brunette hair fixed into a plait with a ribbon in her hair.The youthful star beamed at the camera, showing off a row of teeth, as she sat surrounded by what looks to be woodland.Fans rushed to comment on the incredible snap, with one writing: “She hasn’t really changed much! Great actress.”Another agreed: “She’s not changed much.

Coronation Street's Fiz Stape could be in more danger than she has been since marrying serial killer John Stape, at least where fans are concerned.Worried viewers are now convinced they’ve spotted a harrowing twist about the house Fiz recently moved into with her new beau Phill, after separating from fiancé Tyrone Dobbs.But Fiz might soon be wishing she’d stayed with Tyrone after all despite his affair with Alina Pop, because fans now think the house she’s moved into was owned by the notorious murderer Pat Phelan.Even creepier, they think it’s the same location Pat held Andy Carver hostage for months before finally killing him - adding him to a long list of victims including Michael Rodwell, Luke Britton and Vinny Ashford.Fans were stunned at the time when Andy - who was presumed dead already - showed up with a full beard, held hostage in a grotty basement with nothing but a mattress and chains securing him to the wall to keep him company.Despite numerous escape attempts, Pat finally killed him before he could get away.Taking to Facebook, fans have predicted danger for Fiz - just days after Phill’s connection to another infamous serial killer, John Stape, was confirmed by spoilers.One of Phill’s pals is the very lawyer who prosecuted Fiz when she was accused of conspiracy to murder - though she was eventually freed after an appeal.An eagle-eyed fan said on Facebook: “Corrie - Fiz’s house, was that the house Phelan was working on and where he kept Andy tied up and as a hostage?”Another theorised: “I thought it was the same house as John Stape held Rosie Webster hostage - plus Rosie is coming back!”Someone else couldn’t help joking: “Maybe it’s their go to house for hostage situations, doesn’t bode well for Fiz!”“You know,

Coronation Street when he starred in the soap. Now, in a chat with Express.co.uk, he has shared how he’ll be bringing part of his iconic role back for fans.Les starred in Corrie from 2014 until 2016 when his beloved character Michael was killed off.Now the former Family Fortunes presenter is appearing in a stage show across the UK.He’s playing Fergus in Fat Friends the Musical, which is based on Kay Mellor’s ITV show.The character is a Fish and Chip shop owner who finds himself fuming as a dieting craze takes over the town.Speaking about his role, Les revealed how he’s got a few similarities with his Corrie character too.He said: “He's northern like me.

Eileen Grimshaw is one of many strong women on the Coronation Street cobbles.

He then debuted on BBC Radio Merseyside in 1971, before going on to win the ITV talent show New Faces in 1974.Les made his acting debut on Russ Abbot’s Madhouse in 1982, where he was part of the comedy team.In 1987, he became the third host of Family Fortunes, which he would go on to front for 15 years.He’s also appeared in films like Intimate Relations and television shows like Brookside, Family Affairs and Casualty.Les was also a contestant on Big Brother and filmed an episode of Extras as a fictionalised version of himself.In recent years, the star appeared in Coronation Street as Michael Rodwell for two years.He’s also taken on numerous theatre roles, including his upcoming part in Fat Friends The Musical.This will see him play Fergus in the production based on the popular ITV show created by Kay Mellor.Speaking about why he got involved, Les said: “I always wanted to work with Kay.“We've talked about it and kept meeting each other at functions and talking about it.“And then when she asked me I thought, ‘Well, yeah, let's do this!’”

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Coronation Street stars were quick to defend former co-star Les Dennis when he was accused of being racist online. The actor, who played Michael Rodwell in the ITV soap, was attacked by a woman on Twitter, who wrote: "What does Les Dennis know?"He's a s**** comedian and notorious for his racist s**** remarks.

Les Dennis has been forced to defend himself after a dad accused the actor of swearing at his young son.