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BBC quiz show with Alexander Armstrong, 52, since its 2009 debut, will continue to appear on the show's celebrity specials. While Alexander will be joined by a roster of guest presenters in the immediate future, a number of stars have been tipped to permanently replace Richard on the show.  Countdown star Susie Dent, 57, who appears in the Channel 4 show's Dictionary Corner, is the frontrunner, according to bookmakers Ladbrokes, which is offering odds of 5/2.

Rachel Riley has proved that her eldest daughter Maven is on track to follow in her father Pasha Kovalev's dancing footsteps.MORE: Rachel Riley has the cutest interaction with daughter Maven ahead of family milestoneThe former Strictly Come Dancing star, who appeared on Friday's Morning Live show, would have no doubt been pleased that one of his admiring viewers was his two-year-old daughter.WATCH: Rachel Riley shares sweet video of daughter Maven watching dad Pasha on TVSharing a clip of little Maven copying his dance moves from the TV screen, Rachel wrote on Twitter: "We're watching Daddy! @PashaKovalev #MorningLive." She could also be heard shouting, "Go Mavey," in the background.MORE: Rachel Riley shares new candid picture of Pasha Kovalev and baby Noa - but fans question one detailREAD: Rachel Riley reflects on heartache of suffering a miscarriage last yearRachel's Twitter followers were quick to comment, with many suggesting Maven will take after her professional dancer dad. "Adorable - future Strictly pro dancer I think," remarked one, while another said: "Future Strictly champion in the making."Rachel shares two daughters, Maven and six-month-old Noa, with her husband Pasha.

Rachel Riley was spotted leaving the Countdown studio with husband Pasha Kovalev and their daughter, after opening up about the abuse she receives on social media.The TV star, 36, and her Strictly Come Dancing dancer husband Pasha, 42, are the proud parents of two children - Maven, two, and Noa, five months. And the couple, who married in 2019, looked in good spirits as they left the TV studio, with the family wearing a array of contrasting outfits.

Rachel Riley, who became Carol Vorderman's successor when she joined the show, is renowned for her sharp mathematical skills. Yet now, the 36-year-old has announced she will appear as a special guest on ITV's notoriously racy TV show Celebrity Juice.Some have suggested that the show is not quite on brand for Rachel, but although she knows her choice might be divisive, she is relishing the idea of diversifying and trying out new TV experiences.Using an open-mouthed emoji modelled on the Edvard Munch painting The Scream, she retweeted an ad for the show, while exclaiming: "Ruh-roh!""End of career time… well I had a good run," she joked in view of her 696,300 Twitter followers.The admission on her appearance sparked a deluge of responses from fans.@DaveBaker was adamant that Rachel shouldn't worry, quipping: "End of your career? No way! That's when u have to go on I'm a celebrity...! Hopefully you're years away from that!"@Johnny_J181 didn't see the same career catastrophe that she had imagined, quipping: "Well you could potentially be a future juice team captain then!"Meanwhile @PhilCox53180247 assured her: "I'm sure you added much needed touch of class to the proceedings!"However not everyone had a sense of humour about Rachel's decision.@GlennGregory admitted candidly: "Love you, Rachel, but hate this show.

Carol Vorderman's successor on Countdown, has struggled with the nasty comments after her rise to fame.Rachel explained the "disgusting" communications often encourage the TV star to stay away from her social media accounts."It really makes me not want to go into my DMs at all because it's revolting," she vented."It's astounding to know that strangers are sending porn - it empowers them to know that it's gone to your inbox."The maths whizz admitted that the content of the messages often "turned her stomach" - but that it was proving difficult to control the communication.She acknowledged: "For women in the public eye, receiving a constant stream of rude, inappropriate and even abusive messages to your DMs [direct messages] is unfortunately inevitable."The fact that this happens away from public view makes it all the more intrusive."Now, an aggravated Rachel has hit out at social media platforms for not clamping down on the offensive activity and protecting women.She has become an ambassador for the Centre for Countering Digital Hate, which is urging government and regulators to do more to protect the victims of digital crimes.Rachel has also suggested that the matter should be taken out of the hands of the platforms and shifted to a regulating body.She stated that social media brands were unfit to regulate themselves.The dismayed presenter continued in quotes published in the Daily Mail: "Teenage girls could receive this stuff while no one else knows because it's behind closed doors.

Rachel Riley has opened up about receiving "invasive and disgusting" abuse on social media, detailing the horrific content she is sent daily. The 36 year old Countdown presenter, who is a mum-of-two, revealed she is inundated with unsolicited naked pictures and videos in her direct messages.The maths genius, who returned to her Channel 4 show last month with baby daughter Noa by her side, has also had doctored images of her face edited onto the bodies of adult stars while they're carrying out sexual acts.

Rachel Riley often voices her support for various charities and initiatives on Twitter – and her latest post was no different.MORE: Rachel Riley has the cutest interaction with daughter Maven ahead of family milestoneTaking to her social media account on Friday, the Countdown host - who is a doting mother to two young daughters - revealed her friend John reached out and asked her to help raise the awareness of avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID) after his son Arthur was diagnosed with it.WATCH: Rachel Riley shares rare video of daughter Maven chatting"An old friend just got in touch after a long struggle to get a diagnosis for his son with avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID)," she shared alongside a link to her friend's charity page.MORE: Rachel Riley shares new candid picture of Pasha Kovalev and baby Noa - but fans question one detailREAD: Rachel Riley reflects on heartache of suffering a miscarriage last year"He wants to spread the word so other families won’t have the same struggle. Big love to little Arthur and fam [blue heart emoji]."ARFID is a new diagnosis and was previously referred to as Selective Eating Disorder.

Channel 4 viewers. Maths whizz Rachel Riley reacted to the news with a heart emoji as she told Stephen he was “worth the wait”. Rachel, 36, took to Twitter today to compliment national icon Stephen in view of her 695,600 followers. She replied to Stephen’s tweet from yesterday, which read: “After a 20 year gap, I’ll be guesting on @C4Countdown all this week.Stephen, 64, also tagged Rachel and Dictionary Corner star Susie Dent, 57, in his exciting announcement to his 12.4 million followers. Reacting to Stephen’s first day of guesting on the show, Rachel wrote: “Worth the wait! (heart emoji)”.Plenty of other people reacted to Stephen’s return to the show, with some calling for him to stay permanently. George Crisp commented: “And you’re doing a instant job of reminding us why you’re an absolute b***dy national treasure.

Former Strictly Come Dancing professional Pasha Kovalev has admitted that he only felt “ready” to start a family after “quite a few years” as he reflected on becoming a dad in his forties. Pasha, 42, met wife 36 year old Rachel Riley on the BBC show in 2013.The pair married in 2019 and are now proud parents of two little girls - four month old baby daughter Noa and her older sister Maven, two.

Rachel Riley gave fans an insight into family life with her eldest daughter Maven. Taking to Instagram on Wednesday, the Countdown host shared a video with her two-year-old daughter after she was gifted a large bouquet of Bloom and Wild flowers.MORE: Rachel Riley shares new candid picture of Pasha Kovalev and baby Noa - but fans question one detailAhead of Mother's Day, the 36-year-old asked whether the flowers were a present her from her children.

Rachel Riley has delighted her fans by sharing a heartwarming new picture of her baby daughter, little Noa. The snapshot comes just days after the doting mum introduced her five-month-old tot to Countdown viewers alongside her husband Pasha Kovalev.MORE: Strictly dancer Pasha Kovalev addresses the Ukraine crisis - 'It hits too close to home'The sweet image sees Noa smiling warmly towards the camera whilst looking snug as she lay down on a bright pink pillow.

Countdown viewers were overjoyed to have Rachel Riley back on the show after giving birth to daughter Noa, whom she welcomed into the world in early November. Noa is Rachel’s second child with Strictly Come Dancing husband Pasha Kovalev.The pair also share two year old daughter Maven together. As Rachel made her return on Tuesday 15 March, she was asked if she had anyone with her, to which she revealed both Pasha and baby Noa were in the studio too.

Rachel Riley, 36, sent fans into a frenzy earlier today as she took to social media to reveal a picture of her baby.The Countdown star is set to make a long-awaited return to Brits’ TV screens today following her maternity leave.In a heartwarming post shared with her 695,000 Twitter followers, Rachel showed an insight into her backstage life now that her family has a new member.The picture showed baby Noa laying on her mum’s lap as the TV star was getting her makeup done.Rachel wrote: “I’m back on air ⁦@C4Countdown today and *might* be showing off what I’ve been busy with during mat leave (for anyone who likes baby spam!)”Fans of the presenter welcomed the update, which received more than 1,000 likes in just a few hours.Johnny_JI81 said: “Lovely, I can’t wait.She’s adorable.”78SoylentGreen added: “Oh my word.She’s so cute.“When we gonna get to say hello?” (sic)Feesbabe typed: “Awww Rachel your little one is absolutely gorgeous.

Rachel Riley has confirmed she is officially returning to our screens following the arrival of baby Noa in October.MORE: Strictly dancer Pasha Kovalev addresses the Ukraine crisis - 'It hits too close to home'Although the celebrity mathematician returned to work a while back, Tuesday's episode of Countdown – which is a pre-record – will be the first time viewers will see Rachel hosting since giving birth.WATCH: Rachel Riley shares adorable video of daughter Maven singingSharing two snapshots from behind-the-scenes with little Noa in tow, Rachel remarked on Instagram: "I'm back on air today after mat leave from Countdown and brought a little friend with me to show off what I've been busy with. One to tune in to for fans of baby spam everywhere!"MORE: Rachel Riley reveals daughter Maven is taking after her in new heartmelting videoMORE: Rachel Riley flooded with support after sharing heartbreaking family tributeFans of the star were delighted and flooded her comment section with heartwarming messages.

Rachel Riley said goodbye to her replacement Dr Anne-Marie Imafidon ahead of her return to the show following maternity leave.

Rachel Riley has taken to Twitter to tell Russian men who have been involved in the war in Ukraine to "stick their flowers" in light of International Women's Day this year.The maths genius, 36, made the remarks on the celebrated day in light of the Russian troops "separating women and kids from their partners and fathers" and just days after expressing support for her Russian beau, Pasha Kovalev, as the war in Ukraine continues.In view of her 695,000 followers, the star shared her views on the ongoing war.Rachel wrote: "In Russia International Women’s Day is big thing, more like Mother’s Day, but for all women.

Strictly Come Dancing star Pasha Kovalev has broken his silence over Russia's invasion in Ukraine, which has saddened the world. The Russian-born dancer - who is married to Rachel Riley - confessed the heartbreaking conflict was "too close to home" in an emotional post.MORE: Motsi Mabuse issues heartbreaking plea over 'racism' experienced amid Ukraine crisisIn an announcement, posted on Instagram on Wednesday, he wrote: "The current situation in Ukraine hits too close to home for the both of us as Russian nationals.WATCH: Rachel Riley melts hearts with adorable video of Pasha with their daughters"Our passport may say one thing but our hearts are with our family, friends and everyone still in Ukraine that are fighting for freedom and lives."MORE: Dan Walker forced to apologise after 'difficult' BBC Breakfast coverageDONATE NOW: What can you do to help Ukraine?Pasha, who has co-created Rise Up With the Arts with Anya Garni, explained how the proceeds from their performances will go to Save The Children charity."It only feels right that our show - Rise Up With the Arts, along with 3 charities that we are already supporting, will now focus on donating funds raised to the Save The Children charity that helps children and young people affected by this terrible conflict," the message continued."They say it takes a village to rise a child but this time it will take the whole world to make the change happen and end this madness.

Rachel Riley has opened up about her two daughters during a joint chat with husband Pasha Kovalev on Loose Women this week.MORE: Rachel Riley reveals daughter Maven is taking after her in new heartmelting videoThe couple, who welcomed their second child, little Noa, in October, are relishing life as a family of four. However, both Rachel and Pasha are making an extra effort to make sure their eldest daughter Maven is adjusting to the change in their dynamic.WATCH: Rachel Riley gushes about being a mum-of-two"She's loving it," the Strictly Come Dancing star said of two-year-old Maven.

Strictly Come Dancing couple Rachel Riley and Pasha Kovalev’s adorable three-month-old baby daughter Noa totally stole the show as she made her TV debut on ITV’s Loose Women. Rachel, 36, and Pasha, 42, appeared live in the studio on Monday 14 February to help the panel celebrate Valentine’s Day.The married couple, who tied the knot in 2019 after meeting on the BBC entertainment series in 2013, opened up about their relationship and their thoughts on Valentine’s Day.

8 Out of 10 Cats have paid tribute to Sean Lock on Friday night's episode of their Channel 4 comedy show, following his tragic death age 58.The comedy panel show aired a Countdown spin off and remembered the late, great comedian as he made one of his final appearances. Sean passed away at home in August last year following a battle with cancer.

8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown, viewers were emotional as they watched one of the final appearances of the late, great comedian Sean Lock, with the programme paying tribute to him at the end. The show saw Lock, who died last August at the age of 58 after suffering from cancer, team up with Harry Hill against Jon Richardson and Rosie Jones. Jimmy Carr resumed his hosting duties, while maths whizz Rachel Riley and word expert Susie Dent were also present, in addition to Ted Lasso star Nick Mohammed in Dictionary Corner as Mr Swallow.