Susie Dent: Last News

Susie Dent, 56, candidly opened up about her love life after splitting from her husband of almost two decades, primary school teacher husband Paul Atkin.The Countdown star admitted that when it comes to dating she feels “invisible” as she stressed she currently has no need to meet anyone.She said: “I feel totally invisible. I feel like I’m out of that [dating] sphere at the moment.“I just would not class myself as a dateable entity…“I quite like that the pressure is off.

RACHEL Riley wowed Countdown viewers as she put her figure on display in a stunning dress. The TV star was on hand as always to dish out a variety of letters and numbers to the players on the popular Channel 4 game show. Blonde bombshell Rachel sizzled in the lace number.

COUNTDOWN has announced a brand new host for its Dictionary Corner - leaving fans thrilled. The Channel 4 game show has revealed radio presenter Vick Hope has joined the programme.

COUNTDOWN fans were disappointed not to see Susie Dent in her usual perch in Dictionary Corner on Monday. The much-loved host was missing from Countdown as comedian Rufus Hound was forced to stepped in for her.

Susie Dent may have been a fixture on our screens for the past 30 years – and on 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown for the past 10 – but the 57-year-old says she’s more than happy to steer clear of the showbiz spotlight. “I often get asked if I’d ever do a reality show, but I’m happiest when I’m below the radar. Doing any reality show makes you the centre of attention and that’s never where I want to be,” she laughs.

CHANNEL 4 producers have been searching for a new permanent Countdown presenter since Anne Robinson stepped down from the role earlier this month - but fans only have one person in mind. Fans of the popular British game show are begging bosses to hire Les Dennis as the show’s full-time host after they applauded his hosting skills on Thursday night’s episode. The former Family Fortunes host presented the show between 1987 and 2002, then went back to the role after Colin Murray pulled out of the show when he tested positive for coronavirus.

Countdown's Susie Dent and Celebrity Gogglebox star Gyles Brandreth – are teaming up for a unique stage show. On the heels of Susie's 30th anniversary in the Dictionary Corner on Countdown, she is joining forces with former MP and fellow wordsmith Gyles for a stage version of Something Rhymes with Purple, based on their hit podcast. The show will have a residency at the Fortune Theatre in London from Sunday, September 25 through Sunday, February 19, 2023.

Countdown fans are pleading with Channel 4 bosses to hire Les Dennis as the show’s permanent host after fans praised his guest hosting skills on Thursday (August 4). The former Family Fortune's host, 68, who hosted the show between 1987 and 2002, returned to his post after Colin Murray was forced to pull out of today's show after testing positive for coronavirus.

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.

Countdown fans were left scratching their heads as host Anne Robinson presented her final episode of the Channel 4 series earlier this week. The 77-year-old TV star failed to address her exit from the show during her final episode on Wednesday (July 13) and instead signed off with her signature wink to the camera.Viewers were expecting Anne to announce her departure but there was no mention of her leaving from herself or her Countdown colleagues.READ MORE: Countdown's Susie Dent caught in awkward blunder over Anne Robinson's ageHer final conundrum was the word "loathsome" and at the end of the instalment, she thanked co-stars Susie Dent, Rachel Riley and guest star Jenny Ryan as usual.At the end of the instalment, she thanked Susie Dent, guest star Jenny Ryan from The Chase, and co-star Rachel Riley as usual.

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 are such good friends that they share bras. The TV star, 57, said that everyone on the hit Channel 4 quiz show is part of the "Countdown family" and that Rachel is "the very best of friends".

Carol Vorderman showed off her fabulous figure in skintight lycra ahead of the much anticipated Top Gun premiere. The former Countdown star said she is “preparation” for the glitzy event and told fans she is even thinking of wearing a flying suit on the red carpet.

RACHEL Riley has had an especially racy week on Countdown which she admits happens "all the time." The maths whizz joined host Anne Robinson and Susie Dent on the Channel 4 puzzle show and was left very amused by one word that popped up in Dictionary Corner. After the 30-second timer was up, one player came up with the word 'erections', with a bemused Rachel putting the word up on the board.

Rachel Riley, 36 and Anne Robinson, 77, have clashed in the past, with The Weakest Link star publicly admitting that she found her co-star too "noisy" and admitting that she wouldn't "go on holiday with her".

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.

BBC to Channel 4 to become the new host of Countdown, in the aftermath of Anne Robinson's decision to quit. However, a new tweet from the quiz show star made his thoughts clear on the matter.Referencing an article that had been written mentioning him as a potential Countdown newcomer, he clarified his status, while aiming a cheeky dig at Dictionary Corner favourite, Susie Dent, 57."I keep reading I'm the favourite to be the new Countdown host.

Susie Dent tweeting to wish her well as he made a cheeky quip.The star of Countdown Dictionary Corner, who has held her position for 30 years, had taken a break from her lexicography to write: "Some Countdown news."Wishing Anne all the very best in her new adventures with her grandchildren and beyond."However Nick almost immediately accused her of brown-nosing after she sent the tweet."Well that’s a sure fire certainty for Private Eye’s OBN [Order of the Brown Nose] award. Bravo Susie!" he quipped sarcastically.In November, it was reported that there had been arguments behind the scenes between Anne and maths whizz Rachel Riley, including alleged battles over wardrobe budgets.However Anne was quick to insist that it had played no part in her departure from the show."There isn't a question of my going because of a rift, that's nonsense," the often acid-tongued host exclaimed, adding that she'd "had a blast" on the show."I stayed longer than I signed up for.

Countdown host Nick Hewer made a savage dig at ex-colleague Susie Dent after she made sent a touching gesture to Anne Robinson on Twitter Anne, 77, announced on Monday that she was leaving Countdown after just one year – revealing she has 'a lot going on' and wants to enjoy family life.As the show’s lexicographer, who has appeared in Countdown's Dictionary Corner since 1992, took to Twitter to share her well wishes to Anne, Nick stunned fans by calling her a “brown noser.”Susie tweeted: "Some Countdown news. Wishing Anne all the very best in her new adventures with her grandchildren and beyond."The Apprentice star Nick seemed to think she was sucking up to Anne, writing: "Well that’s a sure fire certainty for Private Eye’s OBN [Order of the Brown Nose] award.