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Carol Vorderman could be set to return to Countdown following Anne Robinson's departure from the Channel 4 show. Anne, 77, announced earlier this week that she's set to step down as Countdown host after less than a year in the job, and there have been lots of rumours and suggestions as to who might take over as the new presenter on the popular game show. One name that's been mentioned as a possible replacement is someone who's by no means a stranger to the programme is former numbers expert Carol, who is reportedly a top choice for the role among show bosses.But former host Nick Hewer, who presented the show for almost a decade between 2012 and 2021, reckons she might not be the right choice, in part because she's too closely associated with another job on the programme.Asked about the possibility in an interview with RadioTimes.com, he said: "I've been on her show a couple of times, she's got a [BBC] Radio Wales show."I don't know whether there would be a sort of conflict in a way because both she and Rachel [Riley] did the same job.So I don't know."I think she's a very popular woman, but I would have thought that it would slightly confuse the audience, which is a very faithful audience, [with] some people watching it for years and yearsHe added, "I just think that there might be – people might be a bit confused."For her part, Vorderman recently said it would be "an honour" to return to the show and thanked fans for their comments, but appeared to distance herself from the gig by wishing luck to the future host."I want to wish whoever is the lucky human to be the new host all the love and 9 letter words in the world," she wrote on Twitter.For who else might be a good fit for the job, Hewer had a wealth of suggestions,

Louisa Clein gripped the nation as she portrayed predatory teacher Maya Stepney on Emmerdale. Maya had been grooming student — and the son of her ex-boyfriend — Jacob Gallagher for months, finally being arrested in dramatic scenes However, Louisa left the soap in May 2019 after just 14 months in the role.The 44 year old made her acting debut in Judge John Deed in 2001, and went on to appear in BBC shows including Doctors, Casualty, New Tricks and Midsomer Murders.

Rachel Riley, 36, saw Richard Osman's comments on Twitter, prompting her to warn: "Never mess with Susie D." As her almost 697,000 amazed Twitter followers looked on, she likened the conflict between the two stars to military combat.Richard, 51, had originally tweeted to confirm he would not be replacing Anne Robinson, 77, as Countdown's new host.He used the opportunity to aim a cheeky dig at Susie, 57, while doing so."I keep reading I'm the favourite to be the new Countdown host. But there are 3 problems," he told his 1.1 million followers."1.

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

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.

Anne Robinson has quit Countdown after one year of hosting the iconic Channel 4 show. The presenter, 77, issued a statement on Monday (2 May) where she revealed that she had "stayed longer than I signed up for" and that she wanted to spend more time with her grandchildren. Anne, who has recorded 265 episodes of the show, joined Countdown in 2021 and took over presenting duties from Nick Hewer who quit in 2020 after nearly ten years of hosting.

The Apprentice mentor Nick Hewer has compared Rwanda to Scotland during a chat on Good Morning Britain over the Archbishop of Canterbury's latest comments regarding Britain's new immigration deal.

The Apprentice star, 78, admitted he felt he “deserved a little more dignity” at his age when camera crew would film him waking up.It comes as BBC2’s show Pilgrimage is back, and this time, a group of celebrities will be seen retracing the steps of St Columba, a sixth-century Irish monk who spread Christianity from Ireland to pagan Scotland.Business pro Nick is one of the stars taking part in the journey, but he admitted that it wasn’t always easy. One part of the trip that Nick found particularly troublesome was the rough sleeping arrangements. “Sleeping on the floor was a bore,” he admitted. “And the camera crew always want to film you waking up. “I think a 77-year-old deserves a little more dignity! “One night – as I was standing on my air mattress in the dark, half-cut – my foot got caught in my sleeping bag and I fell and hit the floor. “Let’s just say I slipped on the slopes of Glenfiddich,” he concluded.Previous seasons of the show have seen stars of various faiths travel to Santiago de Compostela, Rome and, most recently, Istanbul. However, Covid restrictions scuppered any hopes of finding an exotic location for the show's next backpacking adventure.Instead, the celebs travelled from Donegal to the Scottish island of Iona, where St Columba established a monastic community in AD 563.The stars saw many areas of natural beauty along the way, including the Giant’s Causeway, the Mull of Kintyre and the Outer Hebrides.Nick is a self-confessed lapsed Catholic, who hasn’t kept his faith despite being sent off to a Jesuit boarding school at the age of 11. The former Apprentice star was willing to have in-depth discussions about religion, however, which is a large part of the programme. Another concern for Nick during

Scarlett Moffatt has revealed she had a spiritual awakening as she participated in the BBC Two series Pilgrimage, and now describes herself as a Christian. The former Gogglebox star joined Richard Madeley and Kate Garraway on Wednesday’s Good Morning Britain where she explained that she found herself ‘defending’ her beliefs during the filming of the programme. Scarlett also admitted she is now ‘getting used to’ being a Christian.

Scarlett Moffatt believes cows talk to one another in different dialects. The former ‘Gogglebox’ star, who is set to appear on the BBC Two show ‘Pilgrimage’, has expressed her fascination with animal language and teased she’d be discussing differing cow lingo whilst on the series - which follows a group of celebrities on a religious trek from Ireland to Scotland. She told the Daily Star's Hot TV column: "One of my favourite facts ever is that cows moo in regional accents "A scouse cow sounds different to a Geordie cow.

Scarlett Moffatt is set to explore her faith as she is one of seven celebrities with differing beliefs appearing on BBC Two's The Pilgrimage: The Road to the Scottish Isles. The TV star, 31, joins Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen, 56, Monty Panesar, 39, Louisa Clein, 42, Nick Hewer, 78, Shazia Mirza, 46, and Will Bayley, 34.

Twitter to share a unique meeting with a fan earlier today.The Countdown star admitted he had been “ambushed” in a disappointing interaction outside a tube station.Nick is no stranger to fame, having been a stalwart of the small-screen for a long time.The star first appeared as an advisor to Alan Sugar on The Apprentice.Before his exit from the show in 2014, he also began hosting the Channel 4 show Countdown.Despite his success, the former consultant was still shocked by a fan interaction.Nick recounted the meeting earlier today in view of his 212,000 followers on Twitter.He wrote: “Natalia Okrasa ambushed me outside Glos Road tube today.“What a lovely young woman - stunning in fact - only to tell me her mum is a fan, not her.”Despite his

Carol Vorderman."I said to him, 'Did you see that hole in the wall? It goes right the way through to Carol's?'"Max Stahl dead: Blue Peter host dies aged 66 after cancer battleAccording to Gyles, Richard jokingly replied: "The moment I saw, I was going to phone maintenance and report it but then I thought what the hell, let her look.""He was very amusing," the broadcaster added.The former host died back in 2005 aged 61 after undergoing heart surgery.Following his death, he was replaced by Des Lynam.Other presenters have included Des O'Connor, Nick Hewer and most recently Anne RobinsonOn how he thinks Anne is doing as the new host, he added: "I loved Des O'Connor because he was so funny and delightful and I loved Nick Hewer."But I think

'Rest in peace' Rod Stewart pens emotional goodbye"I have loved all the presenters on Countdown, obviously my first favourite was Richard Whitely."The broadcaster described the late host as a "lovely" friend who was "very amusing".Gyles went on to say he was also a fan of Des O'Connor, who fronted the show for two years."I loved Des O'Connor because he was so funny and delightful and I loved Nick Hewer," he added."But I think everything changes and evolves.

Rachel Riley, 35, has taken to Twitter to celebrate a milestone on the show.The wife of Strictly Come Dancing star Pasha Kovalev told fans how she recently filmed her 3,000th episode of the popular Channel 4 game show, which is due to air over the coming weeks.

Channel 4 show has revealed how she hasn't taken her predecessor, Nick Hewer, up on a kind offer he made.Anne, 76, has never been one to bite her tongue when it comes to voicing what is on my mind, generating the nickname The Queen of Mean following her infamous comebacks on The Weakest Link.Anne has since taken over the famous Countdown chair, replacing Nick, with her first instalment going out to fans this afternoon.Speaking ahead of her debut on the Channel 4 programme, she admitted that while Nick may have been on hand to offer support, she isn't in need of any.Anne said that her way of filming the show will be completely different to Nick’s."Nick offered that if I wanted to call him, I could do," she said.The Crosby-born star went on

Some interviewees put the fear of God into you before you’ve even answered the phone. Step forward presenter and journalist Anne Robinson.

Susie Dent, admitting that she is fond of the idea of three women fronting one of the nation's biggest shows.Anne will take over from current host, Nick Hewer, later this month and will sit alongside lexicographer Susie and Rachel, who hosts the numbers and word segment of the programme.Speaking of Anne’s arrival, Nick said: "I’m sure the fans will soon take to Anne Robinson as a duck takes to water, Countdown is the star.“The presenters come and go, it’s their job to look after Countdown and make sure when they hand it over to the next one it’s in just as good shape as when they picked it up."“That’s our job, we’re just curators,” he added.While announcing that she would be joining Countdown, during an appearance on Steph’s Packed Lunch,

Rachel Riley, 35, who is expecting her second child with husband Pasha Kovalev, 41, welcomed daughter Maven into the world back in 2019.

sweet message to host Nick Hewer after it was revealed he’s stepping down from the show, was all smiles as she left filming.Holding Maven, who was adorably wrapped up in a coat and hat, in one hand, and a scooter in the other, Rachel also took no chances as she donned a visor amid the coronavirus pandemic.Her Strictly pro husband Pasha also had his hands full with bags and suitcases, as he followed the pair of them.Rachel, 35, and Pasha, 41, welcomed Maven in December 2019, with the little one being born two weeks early.Since, they’ve been sharing sweet snaps and updates, with Rachel previously revealing that she loves taking her to work with her.Nick was also spotted leaving the studio, loaded up with bags, after he announced that he would

Anne Robinson was known as The Queen of Mean when she hosted The Weakest Link, and a clip that has resurfaced from those days has been causing controversy on Twitter.