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Rachel Riley has taken to Twitter to respond to "ridiculous" suggestions of guests who could join the show in Dictionary Corner. Yesterday evening saw the mother-of-two, 36, ask her followers to share their thoughts on switching things up on the Channel 4 show, which soon resulted in some unexpected mentions.In view of her 695,000 followers, Rachel revealed who her favourites were."Alan Partridge and Philomena Cunk my absolute favourite suggestions so far, will put these to our producer immediately," she penned alongside a laughing emoji.The star was replying to one of her earlier tweets where she had wracked her followers' brains for ideas.Rachel asked her fans: "Would love your most ridiculous suggestions for Countdown dictionary corner guests…"The star was soon inundated with responses on who could join the panel as a guest.Twitter user @Geess2 suggested Gerald from the Amazon Prime hit, Clarkson's Farm, while another said that they wanted to see farmhand Kaleb Cooper on the Channel 4 programme.@Johnny_JI81 wrote: "Her Majesty The Queen.

Rachel Riley, 36, left her co-star Jimmy Carr shocked as she opened up on her first night out with husband Pasha, since their two children were born.The maths whizz and Strictly star enjoyed an evening at a burlesque show, but admitted it reminded them of something a little closer to home...During a new episode of late night comedy show 8 Out of 10 Cats, Jimmy was in the middle of Rachel's introduction when she made the admission."Rachel, it says here you had your first night in out in almsot two years - how did it go?" he asked inquisitively.The blonde beauty beamed: "It was great!"We went to a burlesque/boylesque show, where boys do burlesque too."And it's been too long since we went out together, because there was this sexy lady in the middle with these nipple tassels and a sequin thong," she continued, before leaving the audience in fits of laughter."She was in a champagne glass with fluorescent liquid and there was this big sponge thing."She was dripping the fluorescent liquid all over herself and me and Pasha looked at each other - I thought it, he said it..."Rachel giggled before concluding: "It reminded us of our toddler in the bath!"The studio roared with laughter as Jimmy looked a bit taken aback by the comparison between a two-year-old and an exotic dancer.A post shared by Rachel Riley (@rachelrileyrr)But Rachel explained: "It was the same motion when she plays with her little duckies!"We just thought, 'Aw, isn't the nice.'"Jimmy's face was a picture before he swiftly moved on.Rachel and Pasha share baby Noa and two-year-old Maven together.The couple started dating at the end of 2013 and went on to tie the knot in Las Vegas in June 2019.Back in November, the Countdown star proudly shared the happy news that

Rachel Riley has two girls with husband Pasha Kovalev, both of whom he loves to help look after. However, the new mother hadn't bargained on his penchant for increasingly bizarre horror themed movies.Taking to Twitter to share her concerns with her 693,500 followers, the 35-year-old explained: "Every night I come down from putting the toddler down, Pasha is cuddling the sleepy newborn and watching something relaxing at the end of the day, always of a similar theme."Tonight some kind of mutated zombie bear just got shot," she went on incredulously."Boy films are weird."However, other Twitter users hit back with their own interpretations."My wife watches hallmark Christmas movies which all have the same plot line based on different imaginary small towns, with the same endings," @pauloafernandes replied."Girl films are also weird!"@capedjoosader concurred, urging Rachel: "Give him a break he has 20 years ahead of him forced to watch frozen etc then what ever girls watch."Meanwhile @birneybau tried to guess the name of the movie Rachel's horror enthusiast husband had been viewing."Annihilation? Did it scream with a human voice?"The fan continued: "Good film...

Rachel Riley has paid the sweetest tribute to her husband Pasha Kovalev as he marked his 42nd birthday on Wednesday. The couple, who met on Strictly Come Dancing in 2013, headed out for a lovely meal with their two young daughters, two-year-old Maven and two-month-old Noa.MORE: Rachel Riley reveals daughter Maven is taking after her in new heartmelting videoIn an Instagram caption, Rachel touched upon the "change" in their marriage since welcoming their two daughters.

Countdown star Rachel Riley has shared an adorable video of her daughter Maven counting to ten.The 36 year old, who is said to be locked in a bitter feud with her gameshow co-star Anne Robinson, showed that the sweet two year old was following in her footsteps as she recited her numbers. Little Maven, who Rachel shares with husband Pasha Kovalev, was prompted to read out the numbers in order to from a drawing.The youngster was seen saying some numbers correctly but struggled with others, which made Rachel joke in the video: "I think my job is safe for now." In the caption, Rachel wrote: "Not bad for just turned two though.

Rachel Riley has shared a sweet new video with her Twitter followers this week, and it showed her eldest daughter Maven taking an interest in one of her biggest passions - numbers!MORE: Rachel Riley returns to work after baby Noa's arrival - and sparks big reaction amongst fansTaking to her social media page to share the clip, the mum-of-two could be heard helping two-year-old Maven count up to ten. "I think my job is safe for now," she cheekily tweeted.WATCH: Rachel Riley proves daughter Maven is taking after herRachel, 36, then uploaded a cute selfie of the mother-and-daughter duo, adding: "Ps those are lipstick kisses on her face, no need to worry."MORE: Rachel Riley flooded with support after sharing heartbreaking family tributeREAD: Rachel Riley reflects on heartache of suffering a miscarriage last yearFans rushed to comment underneath with one writing: "Good girl! This is just the right time to teach her so much! Make it fun and she'll lap it up! She'll have your job by the time she's finished her master's degree at 12!"Another remarked: "Haha! She's trying to get a bit of drawing done while her mother is mad for maths! Great combo!" A third post read: "Aaaaaaaw such a clever little girl maven well done." Rachel also uploaded this sweet snap with MavenRachel has had a busy few days, having returned to film new episodes of Countdown two months after welcoming her second child with husband Pasha Kovalev.EXCLUSIVE: Rachel Riley talks family life with Pasha Kovalev"Spot the difference," she wrote alongside a series of snaps on her first day back at work.

Rachel Riley has returned to the Countdown studios, two months after welcoming her second child with husband Pasha Kovalev.MORE: Rachel Riley flooded with support after sharing heartbreaking family tributeTaking to social media on Monday, the 36-year-old shared a series of pictures - both new and old - as she marked her first day back in Salford's Media City.WATCH: Rachel Riley gushes about being a mum-of-twoThe snaps showed the doting mum posing with her youngest daughter Noa, whom she welcomed in November, on a set tour of Coronation Street, while a throwback image showed Rachel doing the same thing with her eldest child, Maven.MORE: Rachel Riley makes honest confession about doing Strictly with Pasha KovalevREAD: Rachel Riley reflects on heartache of suffering a miscarriage last yearIn her caption, the TV star revealed little Noa takes after her, while Maven looks like her professional dancer dad. "Spot the difference," she wrote.

She included the same photos on the pub set of Coronation Street months apart with her two daughters.She said: “Spot the difference. One mini me, one mini Pash!"Back to Countdown from mat leave today, nice to be back and this just had to be repeated (22 months later) in the Media City foyer.”Fans were eager to share their happiness for the star in the comments.@Andysbirds wrote: “Beautiful photos”@ThainJoanna penned: “Still all completely adorable.”@Jackrussels2 quipped: “No draught Guinness on?”The TV star has been married to Pasha Kovalev, 41, since 2019.The pair now have two daughters together, with Maven being born in December 2019 and Noa being born in November 2021.Rachel recently opened up about a tragic heartbreak she experienced last year, penning a message to fans on Twitter to express her pain.Rachel experienced a miscarriage in 2020, and after sharing the message about the loss with fans, followers were extremely supportive of the star in the wake of her suffering.She said: "This time last year I was shedding a tear for the baby that wasn’t meant to be.“This year we were dancing around with two little girls in tow," the mathematician wrote."Whether you’ve had a great last year or whether 2021 was a tough one, wishing you all a happy, healthy and better 2022 ahead.”She attached photos of Maven and Noa to the post.Fans of the Channel 4 favourite inundated the post with comments.Rhoda Borrocks said: "You poor thing, that’s a lot to cope with at the best of times.

Boris Johnson is facing mass scrutiny as it has been alleged that Downing Street staff held two parties the night before Prince Philip's funeral - at a time when Covid restrictions banned indoor mixing.Taking to social media, Countdown star Rachel Riley has shared her thoughts on the government’s actions in a scathing tweet.The newest reports of illegal Downing Street parties, first brought to light by The Telegraph, say that the events took place on April 16, 2021, and went on until the early hours.Boris is facing calls to resign from the opposition as well as some senior Tories but has urged MPs to wait for the outcome of an investigation into lockdown gatherings in government buildings by senior civil servant Sue Gray.Taking to Twitter Rachel, 36, shared a video of Sky News presenter Trevor Phillips recalling the death of his own daughter during this period. Rachel tweeted out to her 693,200 followers: “As more and more has trickled out about party after party, the image of the Queen sitting alone at her husband’s funeral, and stories like @TrevorPTweets really put the behaviour of the government into perspective. “Disgraceful and disrespectful spring to mind,” she added.The tweet she shared read: “Trevor Phillips shares his experience during lockdown, when one of his daughters was very ill.“She died not long after the funeral of Prince Philip, when it is alleged that those working for the government met despite Covid rules.”The video clip attached came from Trevor Phillips on Sunday, where the presenter could be seen trying to restrain his emotions as he challenged Oliver Dowden, one of the party’s co-chairs, over whether the prime minister understood public anger over these gatherings.During the interview, Trevor

Rachel Riley, 36, and partner Pasha Kovalev, 41, welcomed their second child, Noa, in November last year.The Countdown star recently went on maternity leave but has since revealed she will return for filming on Countdown next week, as she expressed her fears.The Countdown star posted a series of snaps, as the mum-of-two shared her concerns on Twitter today.In the four images, Rachel included new fashion choices incluing see through leggings, cut out dresses and mesh dresses.She penned in view of her 693,200 followers: "I’m back filming Countdown next week so I’ve been online shopping for some new clothes that fit post-baby…"What the hell is this stuff?!"How long was I pregnant for, is this what we’re supposed to wear now?!"Many social media users commented on the latest fashions, as they agreed with the mathematician's frustrations.AndyG849 said: "If for regular Countdown I think you might need medics and a few deliberators on standby."Hope you have a lovely first week back."Ian J Little joked: "Be careful.

A post shared by Rachel Riley (@rachelrileyrr)Donaldbell1944 wrote: “You are so right about ‘the questions I would have asked them’.“Nowadays, I find myself simply sharing stuff with my children so that they don’t have that regret.“Needless to say they find some of it trying.”Pievsky wrote: “We are all guilty of not asking questions to our family.“We don’t realise until it’s too late xx.”The_craigt gushed over the good looks of one of Rachel’s family members in the photo.He penned: “One of your granddads looks like a James Bond Roger Moore.”Elsewhere, Rachel was recently replaced in her role as a maths expert on Countdown by Anne-Marie Imafidon, 31.Speaking to Steph McGovern on Channel 4’s Packed lunch, Anne-Marie explained that the job is tougher than it looked."It was fun in a way, but it's still a job," Anne-Marie admitted."Like, it's six things at the same time, I'm having to check their answers, I'm having to write it legibly, I'm also having to move."I've got bigger hair than Rachel does so I'm having to stand and not cover Anne's camera or the numbers or the letters.”

Rachel Riley said she didn't realise how much of a perfectionist she was until she took part on Strictly Come Dancing in 2013 with Pasha Kovalev, 41.The 36-year-old said she was so involved with the competition that she felt she "wasn't present" in her own body at one point.She said: "I didn't realise I was a perfectionist, punishing myself for mistakes, until I did Strictly."At one stage I felt like I wasn't present in my body," she wrote in an extract of her book titled At Sixes And Sevens: How To Understand Numbers And Make Maths Easy, serialised by the Mail Online.Rachel said there was a point where she "couldn't' stop thinking" about a mistake she made in her Quickstep routine, which she performed again in the dance-off."The next week when the music started at the rehearsal Pasha looked at my face and said: 'Are you there?'"James Jordan branded a 'scumbag' by Strictly co-star Danny John-JulesConcerned for her health, the professional dancer advised Rachel to seek help using cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT).The method is a psycho-social intervention that aims to reduce symptoms of various mental health issues, primarily depression and anxiety disorders.She explained: "Something that shouldn't be worrying you comes back.

Rachel Riley has taken to Twitter to brand her co-star "a bit much" after he good-naturedly told of how he was "reusing" her maternity clothes.The Channel 4 star, 35, gave birth to her second daughter Noa in November last year and has since been enjoying quality time with her family.In view of her 292,900 followers, the mathematician commented on her co-star wearing her clothes.She wrote: "I don’t mind him nicking my skirts, but my red pants too is a bit much…"The star, who is on maternity leave, retweeted a clip from 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown, featuring her co-stars Jon Richardson and Jimmy Carr.Speaking to the wife of Strictly Come Dancing star Pasha Kovalev on the Channel 4 show, Jon revealed how he put her unwanted clothes to good use.He said: "Your maternity clothes Rachel, found those in the bin."Mmm," the mother-of-two could be heard prompting her colleague.Jon went on: "So, don't mind if I have a bit of a reuse..."Speaking to the wife of Strictly Come Dancing star Pasha Kovalev on the Channel 4 show, Jon revealed how he put her unwanted clothes to good use.He said: "Your maternity clothes Rachel, found those in the bin."Mmm," the mother-of-two could be heard prompting her colleague.Jon went on: "So, don't mind if I have a bit of a reuse..."Standing up from his chair and placing one foot on the table, the funnyman revealed that he had opted for a full-glam look with a sequined gold skirt and pair of metallic heels.However, the design of the skirt meant that Jon was left showing off a lot more than he bargained for.The comedian was left sheepishly trying to cover up his red underwear after the daring slit rode high up his thigh.As the audience erupted into laughter, Jimmy could be heard saying: "Just, I

Rachel Riley, 35, took to Instagram today to clear up any speculation about whether she had “put on a bit of weight”.The star recently welcomed her second child with husband Pasha Kovalev, 41. Rachel posted a picture of herself sitting next to the iconic Countdown board with her hands placed just below her round tummy. Addressing her 533,000 followers, she poked fun at the kind of comments she was expecting to receive from viewers over her appearance, writing: “And so begins the new series of: Has she put on a bit of weight or…? Is she pregnant AGAIN?” “And wooooh is it twins or a baby elephant in there? In no particular order!” she added with a laughing emoji. “The latest #CatsCountdown series starts tonight 9pm @channel4 and we filmed it all before I popped!” “(And before we sadly lost the legend Sean Lock.) Enjoy!” she added in reference to the comedian who sadly died back in August. Sean, who was a team captain on the series hosted by Jimmy Carr, tragically died from cancer at the age of 58.Plenty of Rachel’s followers wrote in to express how glad they were to see the comedian making people laugh one last time. Craig Tuck commented: “Ahhh does that mean there are some seany specials in this series? That’ll be some mixed emotions!” (sic)“What a joy to be able to see Sean Lock doing what he does best. Can’t wait!” added fitmumintherealworld. “Thanks for updating - Re Before the loss of Sean, wasn't sure how that would be handled,” wrote Alan Cracknell.

Rachel Riley felt compelled to prove she wasn’t “blagging it” on Twitter recently after a video of her and Jimmy Carr emerged.The beloved Countdown host admitted she got lucky in the clip from the 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown special.Taking to social media, Rachel shared the clip with her 692,000 followers last night.This saw the star solving a maths problem at lightning speed on the show.Following her impressive maths, panellist Lee Mack quipped: “Is there any chance Rachel just always finishes these things with and 49 times 50 is 735.”Jimmy then weighed bringing out a calculator as he said: “I’m going to check.“You know what you’re actually right, we never bl***y do this.“She could be an absolute b*********r.“You’re not going to

Piers Morgan, 56, shared his thoughts on The Queen's New Year Honours list released this week, which includes Mel B, Emma Raducanu and Professor Chris Whitty.Taking to his Twitter, the presenter jokingly questioned why he wasn't a part of it.In view of his 7.9 million followers, he wrote: "Very disappointed not to have made the honours list this year."After all I’ve done for this Govt, it’s baffling they haven’t rewarded me with at least a knighthood for services to holding miserably mediocre ministers to account."He added having "Sir Piers" as a title would have to wait.In a swipe at the journalist, Lord Sugar commented: "Knight's are a very elite circle of people.Rachel Riley 'shed tears' amid heartbreak in candid New Year post"The

Rachel Riley, 35, was horrified by her 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown co-star Jimmy Carr's latest stand-up gig for Netflix, which left her in fits of giggles.The maths whizz was taken aback as she warned her followers that if they watched his new comedy show His Dark Material, on the streaming site, that they'd be in for more than the off-the-cuff jokes they are used to on the late night Countdown spin-off.Taking to Twitter to share a clip of one of the darker parts of his routine, the mum-of-two exclaimed: "OMG he’s got worse."This special makes the Cats Countdown version of Jimmy look like a Songs of Praise presenter."It comes after the clip saw Jimmy talk about the troubles with masturbation when giving a sperm sample at a clinic -

Jeremy Corbyn for libel.A High Court judge today ruled the TV presenter proved a social media post by Laura Murray caused serious harm to the star’s reputation.Riley, 35, a numbers expert on the Channel 4 show, had sued Murray, who is in her early 30s, over a tweet posted more than two years ago.On Monday Mr Justice Nicklin oversaw the High Court case, in London, in May and delivered a ruling and said Riley was entitled to ‘vindication’.In response to the win, Riley wrote on social media: ‘I’m extremely pleased to have won my libel case vs Laura Murray, former head of complaints for the Labour Party.‘This has been a very draining process and I’m relieved to finally have vindication.’Thanking her lawyer, she added: ‘It never needed to come

Rachel also denied the claims, speaking on Lorraine last month.She said: "I've seen the headlines of feuds escalating - I’ve been on maternity leave for about six to eight weeks.“[Anne’s] not the cuddliest person in the world, but it’s just a different show now, she’s making it her own."She’s getting some stuff out of the contestants.Sometimes it’s barbed, sometimes it’s funny, it’s just got a different flavour.”A recent Countdown mix-up has left fans annoyed. Fans are normally excited to tune into the show at 2:10PM on Channel 4, but last Friday saw the episode cancelled and replaced by Find It, Fix It, Flog It. On Twitter, a confused Ryan Love said: “Uhm where is #Countdown please @Channel4.”Hester was also keen for answers: “@channel4

Rachel Riley, 35, took to Twitter today to tell Great British Bake Off fans that she thinks she knows who has won this series.The series finale is not aired till this evening, leaving Rachel to hold a massive "spoiler".The BritishBakeOff Twitter page posted a GIF of the three finalists with the caption: "In case you missed the news, here are Chigs, Crystelle and Giuseppe with a subtle hint about what lies ahead of this evening on Channel 4! #GBBOFinal."In response, Rachel sent a tweet in view of her 691,000 Twitter followers.She penned: "I saw 1 of these 3 in Television Centre on Sunday, think that tells me who’s won…!"I know to stay off Twitter to avoid spoilers but should have kept my eyes closed round the Sunday Brunch corridors

BBC Radio London presenter Vanessa Feltz, 59, has been in a long-standing feud with controversial quiz mistress Anne Robinson.The famously blunt Anne, 77, rubbed Vanessa up the wrong way more than two decades ago when she appeared on her quiz show The Weakest Link. However, Vanessa will reportedly have the last laugh in her upcoming return to The Weakest Link over 20 years on, while Anne will be nowhere to be seen. The This Morning regular will make her comeback on the quiz show, but Anne will not join her, as the former host has been replaced by comedian Romesh Ranganathan in The Weakest Link reboot. The BBC have revived the famous series for a special celebrity edition in aid of charity. 2021’s The Weakest Link will even feature a