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Princess Charlotte showed off her cheeky side after pulling funny faces during a rare outing with her parents, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. The young royal appeared to take inspiration from her little brother Prince Louis, who was the centre of attention just last month at the Queen's Jubilee celebrations thanks to his cheeky behaviour.

Princess Charlotte accompanied Kate Middleton and Prince William to the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham today. The fourth in line to the throne wore a navy and white striped dress, with a peter pan collar. Charlotte's dress is from the London-based brand Rachel Riley.

Rachel Riley took to Twitter earlier today to apologise for her “puerility” in a video shared by Russell Kane on social media.The 36-year-old could be seen in an Instagram video uploaded by the comedian performing a gesture of a sexual nature.The clip, shared in view of Russell’s 312,000 followers, showed Rachel “bombing” in the background, moving her fist up and down.Russell, who could be seen dancing for the camera, cheekily captioned the post: “Would have been a funny dance had I not been abused by @rachelrileyrr”Today, Rachel shared the video to apologise to the actor as she tried to make light of her actions.She tweeted: “I thought I was privately ruining just one of a bunch of photos @russell_kane was taking on set, I didn’t realise I was bombing an Instagram dance video…“I would like to apologise unreservedly for my puerility, especially to any w**rs offended by my behaviour.” (sic)Twitter users joined in on the joke to send their support to Rachel.Jsbrads quipped: “Made the video better.”Johnny_JI81 added: “Dancing is always better barefoot.”7ellis96 penned: “You just saw the dancing and had to join in, no problem there!”Windassone stated: “This is the Twitter video of the day by far! X”Rachel was recently featured in a memorable on-air moment as she was spotted trying to stop herself from smiling as a Countdown contestant offered up an awkward answer.The TV star could be seen raising an eyebrow and smiling at the camera when a letter's round created a comical situation.Stand-in host Colin Murray shrugged it off as the contestants snickered while giving their answers to the new presenter of the long-running quiz.The moment was caused by the word “vagina” being offered as a potential winning answer by hopeful

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.

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.

BBC One’s Strictly Come Dancing in an exclusive interview with Express.co.uk.The Girls Aloud star spoke about her relationship with Pasha and his wife Rachel Riley, 36, as she detailed her team up with household name Wickes, which is launching an exciting programme that will see one lucky community win a prize of £10,000.Kimberely and Pasha competed together in the tenth series of Strictly Come Dancing in 2012.The Morning Live star became joint runner-up in the final alongside Denise van Outen and lost out to Louis Smith. Asked who she still keeps in touch with from the show, Kimberley immediately confirmed that her friendship with Pasha is still strong. “I do keep in touch with Pasha,” she said. “Obviously, he was my partner and we got on really well. “He's such a lovely guy.

Countdown star Rachel Riley has celebrated TV presenter Colin Murray taking over hosting the Channel 4 programme today, months after Anne Robinson quit. Colin is no stranger to the timer though, having already had a stint on Countdown after Anne quit the game show earlier this year. The former Weakest Link host confirmed her exit in May after recording 265 episodes, admitting she’d stayed ‘longer than I signed up for.

Rachel Riley, 36, described words whizz Susie Dent, 57, as a "living legend" as she paid tribute to her legacy on the Channel 4 show on Twitter.

Susie Dent, 57, has appeared in the Dictionary Corner of the Channel 4 game show Countdown since 1992.

Rachel Riley was every inch the proud wife when she headed to Southend to watch husband Pasha Kovalev on the Here Come The Boys tour with some of his Strictly Come Dancing friends.MORE: Rachel Riley and Pasha Kovalev put on united front after Anne Robinson's thinly-veiled Countdown digSharing a series of pictures of her professional dancer partner and their eldest daughter Maven, the Countdown host couldn't help but gush.WATCH: Rachel Riley's daughter Maven takes after dad Pasha Kovalev"Took @pashakovalev's number one fan to see @herestheboys tour when it went to Southend yesterday, and it was so much fun she was dancing along with them in the aisles," she said.Exclusive: Rachel Riley talks family life with Pasha KovalevREAD: Rachel Riley reflects on heartache of suffering a miscarriage last year"Such a great show, proud wife, daughter, mum, mother and father-in-law who got to go see it. Enjoy over the next month or so if you have/are getting tickets – you're gonna love it!" [sic]She added: "Thanks for the photography @nikita__kuzmin #strictly #ballroom #latin #dance #theatre #show #tour #herecometheboys #pasha." Fans were quick to comment, with one writing: "Love the pics… good dad Pasha." Another stated: "She will be dancing before you know it." A third post read: "Precious moments with your little one."MORE: Rachel Riley reacts to news of 'TV husband' replacementRachel and Pasha are also parents to seven-month-old baby Noa.

Celebrity Gogglebox's Gyles Brandreth has appeared on the show alongside Dame Shirley Hancock, Coronation Street's Maureen Lipman and Absolutely Fabulous' Joanna Lumley, but this week he'll be seen with another TV legend. Carol Vorderman, the veteran TV presenter best known for Countdown and the Pride of Britain Awards, announced that she would be joining Gyles this week. "CELEBRITY GOGGLEBOX.

Rachel Riley, 36, has taken to Twitter to respond to a claim made by a former Countdown winner about the Channel 4 game show. Mathematician Junaid Mubeen spoke out on his experience in the programme during a conversation with presenter Rosamund Urwin on the podcast Intelligence Squared.Rosamund took to the social media platform earlier today to announce a new instalment featuring Junaid.She also apologised in advance to Rachel for Junaid’s claim that Countdown “paints a false picture” of mathematicians.Rosamund tweeted: “My new @intelligence2 podcast is with @fjmubeen - mathematician and Countdown winner - who explains why Google’s chatbot isn’t really sentient, the problems of AI and why Countdown (sorry @RachelRileyRR!) paints a false picture of what mathematicians do.”Reposting the tweet in view of her 691,500 followers, Rachel admitted she would agree in advance with the former contestant.She wrote: “Blast from the past for Countdown fans, I’m sure I’d agree in advance with Junaid!”Rachel recently surprised Countdown fans as she debuted a brand new temporary role.The presenter took over the radio airwaves as she stepped in for Angellica Bell, 46, on Scala Radio.Rachel took to Twitter to announce the exciting news last month in a candid video filmed from her new workplace. She urged fans to tune in as she gave her followers an insight into the job.Rachel began: "Hi...

Her Majesty the Queen on the balcony at Trooping the Colour. READ: Inside Princess Charlotte's incredible royal gift bag from Jubilee concertAll eyes were on seven-year-old Princess Charlotte, who looked beautiful in a blue dress that came complete with a lovely bow, from Patachou; an uber-chic Portuguese brand.

Countdown is one of the UK’s most beloved and prestigious quiz shows, but actually appearing on the Channel 4 programme sounds like quite the conundrum in itself. Letters and numbers are just part of everyday life for most of us, but for those who decide to apply for Countdown, they quickly become all-consuming.  Having run since 1982 and with over 7,000 episodes having broadcast so far, it’s clear it still has a huge draw for many.

Rachel Riley slammed the verdict of the defamation trial involving Johnny Depp and Amber Heard.The Countdown star called the outcome of the trial a “horrible state of affairs”.Johnny Depp has won his defamation lawsuit against ex-wife Amber Heard, the jury has decided. After a six-week trial, the court reached a verdict that saw Johnny awarded $10million in compensation, and $5million in punitive damages.Taking to Twitter, Rachel penned: “‘We need to accept the verdict, etc etc’“Said by those who didn’t accept the one already determined by an experienced British judge, which is where most of us got the info to form an opinion in the first place.“Male/female has nothing to do with it.“Horrible state of affairs.”Rachel has previously spoken out in defence of Amber and has referred her followers to the outcome of the previous UK court case.Amber, who will have a chance to appeal the verdict, won $2million back in compensatory damages after winning one of her claims in the countersuit, but $0 in punitive damages.  Johnny sued Amber over a 2018 article in the Washington post, in which she claimed to have become a figure representing domestic abuse.She didn’t name Johnny, but he says he was the implied abuser and that it cost him acting jobs including his famous role of Captain Jack Sparrow. Underneath her tweet, Rachel included a previous tweet from May 4, where she shared an excerpt of a previous ruling from the UK’s High Court of Justice, Queen’s Bench Division. At the time she wrote: “Extracts of the 129 page judgement (link in next tweet) in the legal case Depp already lost.“Left the description, right the judge’s assessment of it.“I still don’t understand how anyone can defend this man.“This trial is post separation

Ferne McCann, her boyfriend Lorri Haines and Joe Wicks were among the stars showing their patriarchal sides on Sunday as they enjoyed a family day at a Peppa Pig Jubilee Tea Party.  Hitting Hamleys in Regent Street, former TOWIE star Ferne, 31, was joined by her real estate agent beau, 30, as the pair treated her four-year-old daughter Sunday to the afternoon treat.  Ferne looked radiant in all-black, while Lorri sported a pale shirt and smart trousers.

Countdown star Rachel Riley has blasted Johnny Depp this week with a bunch of explosive comments online.

Rachel Riley looked the picture of happiness as she stepped out with her husband Pasha Kovalev on Thursday night.MORE: Rachel Riley raises eyebrows with latest tweet after Anne Robinson's Countdown exitThe couple, who are parents to two young daughters, were among the special guests at the Tusk Ball which took place at Hintze Hall, in the Natural History Museum and was held in honour to raise money for the wildlife and people of Africa.WATCH: Rachel Riley gushes about being a mum-of-twoDressed in the colours of Ukraine's national flag, Rachel happily stopped and posed for photos with her Strictly Come Dancing star husband, who looked suave in an all-black tux.Exclusive: Rachel Riley talks family life with Pasha KovalevREAD: Rachel Riley reflects on heartache of suffering a miscarriage last yearThey were joined by the likes of royal supporters Zara Tindall and her brother Peter Phillips, as well as celebrities such as Deborah Meaden and Jack Savoretti, many of whom are long-term supporters of the charity.Rachel's sighting comes after she made headlines for commenting on her relationship with former Countdown colleague Anne Robinson and for suggesting Strictly is "fixed". Rachel and Pasha at the Tusk Ball on ThursdayEarlier this month, it was announced that Colin Murray would be stepping in as Anne's temporary replacement as Countdown host.

Rachel Riley has hit out at Johnny Depp as his court battle with his ex-wife Amber Heard continues.The Pirates of the Caribbean star, 58, is suing actress Amber, 36, and is claiming $50 million in damages for libel after an article she wrote in the Washington Post which his lawyers say falsely implies he was responsible for domestic abuse. She didn't name the alleged perpetrator, however Johnny, who has denied any abuse, says the article damaged his career and prevented him from getting roles.

Rachel Riley, 36, has doubled down on her criticism of Johnny Depp as the Hollywood actor’s defamation trial against his ex-wife Amber Heard continues.The Countdown star took to her Twitter today to share her views with her 696,000 followers.She retweeted a threat of Johnny’s “problematic history” shared by another social media user.One of the claims made against the actor included that he “started dating Polina Glen when she was between 17 and 20 and he was in his mid 50’s”.Rachel tweeted: “I wouldn’t wish this guy on my worst enemy.”TV presenter Rachel had previously publicly weighed in on Johnny’s ongoing court battle.Last month, she uploaded a screenshot of one of Johnny's messages shown as evidence from 2016, along with a thread supporting Amber.Rachel captioned the image: "This thread, 1000 times over."There has already been a judgement (so detailed it's 129 pages long) showing Depp to be a monster."This is one of his own messages in evidence. How so many people can help him abuse his victim now is completely shocking."And earlier this month she insisted that the Pirates of the Caribbean actor “cannot be defended” as she shared an excerpt of a previous ruling from the UK’s High Court of Justice, Queen’s Bench Division.Rachel wrote: “Extracts of the 129 page judgement (link in next tweet) in the legal case Depp already lost.“Left the description, right the judge’s assessment of it.“I still don’t understand how anyone can defend this man.“This trial is post separation abuse on an enormous scale,” she added.Also attached was a video clip reposted by Twitter user Ivana Escalera.The video was labelled: “The court hears how Johnny Depp sexually assaulted Amber Heard.

Rachel Riley made her controversial comments after JK Rowling caused a social media storm by arguing that those who are biologically female and who have periods should be referred to as "women" and not "people who menstruate".The latter term was adopted by some to be more gender-inclusive to those who are trans, non-binary or gender non-conforming.Rachel, who was recently involved in an explosive libel case against one of Jeremy Corbyn's former aides in court, has claimed opinions on anti-semitism are at the heart of the trans debate."I think a lot of the attacks on JK Rowling are really because she spoke out for Jews and against Jeremy Corbyn and antisemitism," Rachel declared.Also discussing the Harry Potter author's philanthropic work, Riley defended: “She has made a real difference to the world.However, the Countdown star exclaimed: "[Just saying] this will get us both cancelled.”The trans debate has also focused on the use of the term "birthing people", which was introduced by a Brighton and Sussex Hospital Trust as an addition to "pregnant women" - something JK Rowling and fellow activists feel strongly about.Rachel had already experienced what she described as cancel culture when she sued a former aide of Labour politician Jeremy Corbyn for libel.Laura Murray had made a controversial tweet about her comments which Rachel claimed led to a campaign to have ousted from Countdown and cancelled.Rachel, who has been vocal in the past about troll attacks directed at her, says she received a barrage of "abuse" after commenting on eggs being thrown at Corbyn.The former leader of the Labour Party had been visiting a mosque in Finsbury Park, North London when he'd been pelted with eggs by a Brexit supporter back in