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Carol Vorderman has broken her silence after Anne Robinson's Countdown exit, saying it would be an "honour" to host the show. Carol co-hosted the show with Richard Whitely for 26 years before he sadly died in 2005 and she left in 2008. And it's now been claimed that bosses are desperate for Carol to return and replace Anne.

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Anne Robinson replacing Nick Hewer on Countdown was a 'good change' says Gyles Brandreth

'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.

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‘Not beating around the bush’ Carol Vorderman weighs in on Anne Robinson’s Countdown debut

Carol Vorderman has revealed that she is a great admirer of the show's new host Anne Robinson.The TV and radio star shared her thoughts on the 76-year-old presenter during her BBC Radio Wales show on Saturday following Anne's debut on the Channel 4 show last month.Carol famously starred in the long-running programme for 26 years.She was part of the original line-up in 1982 alongside main presenter Richard Whitely, who died in 2005.Anne took the helm at the end of last month, following the departure of Nick Hewer after almost 10 years as the main host.She is joined on the programme by co-stars Susie Dent, 56, who worked with Carol, and Rachel Riley, 35, who took over from the 60-year-old TV star in 2009.When asked by radio guest Julia

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Susie Dent addresses 'arrogant' Countdown appearance: 'I didn't mean to be'

Susie Dent says she 'can't talk' to Countdown co-star Rachel RileySusie went into detail about how she ended up joining the Countdown family before recalling her first episode."I worked at Oxford University Press and was asked to go as part of their partnership with the show," she added."I still remember my very first show because I look absolutely terrified."She revealed: "I think I even looked a little arrogant, which I really didn't mean to be, sitting beside Rula Lenska."Susie then told OK! Magazine what it was like to start her job with former co-stars Carol and Richard, who died in 2005."I was there with Carol Vorderman and the late Richard Whitely who were so welcoming to me."Carol, who left the Channel 4 show after first joining in

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