Susie Dent: Last News

Rachel Riley, 35, has taken to Twitter to aim a cheeky jibe at her Countdown co-star Susie Dent, 56.The presenter spoke out ahead of last night’s new episode of 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown, as she explained why she and her co-stars stayed away from the lexicographer during filming.Rachel mischievously teased Susie by saying the move had “nothing to do with social distancing” rules amid the coronavirus pandemic.The mum-of-one made the light-hearted remarks while sharing several snaps of herself and the Channel 4 show’s team in view of her 669,000 followers.She filmed the hilarious series premiere with Susie alongside host Jimmy Carr, Jon Richardson, Sean Lock, Sara Pascoe, Richard Ayoade and Nick Helm.Commenting on the spacing between

Rachel Riley has taken to social media to shut down speculation that she is pregnant.The mother-of-one already has her hands full with one-year-old daughter Maven, who she shares with husband Pasha Kovalev.Last week the beautiful blonde posted some pictures online ahead of brand new episodes of Channel 4 game show 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown.In the behind-the-scenes snaps, Rachel could be seen cuddling up to her co-star Susie Dent.Her second picture showed the maths whizz in a beautiful navy blue and silver dress, cradling a sizable baby bump.It was this picture which sparked confusion among her followers.“Are you pregnant again? Lovely,” one follower wrote in the comments section of the post.“Are you expecting #2? Congratulations,”

Johnny Vegas, real name Michael Joseph Pennington is best known as a comedian and actor, particularly for his role on the popular ITV series Benidorm.Tonight he will appear alongside host Jimmy Carr as well as Countdown favourites Rachel Riley and Susie Dent on 8 Out of 10 Cats spin-off of the series but what is known of his love life away from the screen?The comedian is not currently married although he has previously been married twice over the years.Johnny and his first wife Catherine Donnelly, better known as Kitty, were married for six years before they went their separate ways in 2008.Together they share son Michael Pennington Jr who's name is in tribute to the comedian's real name Michael Joseph Pennington.Johnny went on to meet his

Channel 4 show since January 2012.The 76-year-old is the second longest serving host after original frontman, the late Richard Whiteley.Despite him quickly becoming a favourite, The Apprentice regular suffered a major gaffe early on that never aired.Speaking just days after qutting Countdown, Nick recalled one moment that had to be filmed "all over again" thanks to him.He said that he was unlike his co-star Susie Dent, who he branded "a mistress of self-control".Nick explained how his final ever shoots will take place around his 77th birthday, which falls on February 17.It was then he discussed who he will need to say goodbye to, mentioning Susie, 56, Rachel Riley, "the vast production team" and producer Damian Eadie.In regards to the

Countdown spelled out yet another rude word during yesterday's episode - sending Twitter into meltdown.

COUNTDOWN host Nick Hewer has quit after fronting the teatime show for a decade. The 76-year-old, who had been taking a break from the series while he shielded from coronavirus, revealed he will not return next year.

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

Susie Dent says she 'can't talk' to Countdown co-star Rachel Riley“The kids were arguing.

TV word queen Susie Dent has been 'Sarding' busy helping to create a range of birthday cards - featuring ancient English insults.

The Daily Star's FREE newsletter is spectacular! Sign up today for the best stories straight to your inboxV word queen Susie Dent has been 'Sarding' busy helping to create a range of birthday cards - featuring ancient English insults.The lexicographer has dug through historical dictionary archives to unearth rude terms - from the Shakespearean version of the F word to the Victorian slang for a drunkard.Moonpig has transformed Susie's newfound jibes into a new line of birthday cards to celebrate September, the most common birth month in England and Wales - nine months after Christmas.The new (old) swear words include Sard.Susie said: "If you really want to give your message the full whack, why not opt for the Shakespearean version of the F

GOGGLEBOX viewers were in absolute hysterics as they tuned into the show on Friday night. The Channel 4 hit returned with a brand new series and it certainly didn't disappoint.

Amazon’s Alexa has learnt hundreds of regional variations for British words to expand its vocabulary of local phrases and language. From how do? to toodle pip, to alternative words for bread roll, TV wordsmith Susie Dent has been working with the tech giant to show the virtual assistant the ropes.

Rachel Riley, 34, couldn’t resist teasing her co-star Susie Dent, 55, after she mistakenly made a cheeky innuendo.The host took to Twitter to share a funny preview clip from the new series of 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown and joked about how “innocent” the Dictionary Corner star is.In the clip, presenter Jimmy Carr quizzed Susie on whether she has ever created her own word.The star then admitted she came up with the word “Growlery” for when anyone had a tantrum at her home.Explaining the idea, Susie said: “So at home, if anyone had a tantrum we went to the Growlery.”“The where, sorry?” Jimmy asked in response, prompting giggles from the studio audience.Susie went on to reveal Rachel had informed her of the innuendo behind the word before

Rachel Riley, 34, has returned to filming for the show at the Manchester studio alongside her co-stars Nick Hewer, 76, and Susie Dent, 55.On Good Morning Britain today, Nick showed hosts Kate Garraway and Ben Shephard around the newly-organised studio as he discussed the changes which have been made, in line with Government’s coronavirus pandemic advice.During their chat, the host walked over to Rachel’s corner in the studio and said: “We’ve got Rachel, she’s always been slightly distant, so no change there,” which prompted Ben to laugh.Kate then queried Nick’s comment, as she asked: “When you say Rachel has always been distant, you mean physically, not emotionally? She’s very friendly Rachel, isn’t she?”Eamonn Holmes addresses This Morning

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Comedian Alan Carr will appear on 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown tonight as a special guest team captain alongside Tom Allen.The classic words-and-numbers quiz will also see Rosie Jones join Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner.Alan often keeps tight-lipped about his private life, but he has revealed some bits about Paul in the past.Before exchanging vows in 2018, Alan and Paul were together for 10 years and supported each other through the good and the bad times.In an interview in 2016, Alan opened up to some of the struggles the couple had faced together.He said: “To be honest, it was a tough year for my Paul last year.“He had a few issues with alcohol, and a lot of the time that was because I was away so much.“I was out there, working hard,

Channel 4 Countdown's Rachel Riley just about managed to contain her giggles after a contestant spelt out a rather cheeky word.

Rachel Riley was left red-faced after spelling a cheeky word on the infamous Countdown board during the Channel 4 show.

Countdown host Rachel Riley, 34, has opened up about her difficulties in trying to maintain her composure when “rude words” appear on the Channel 4 show’s board.The presenter admitted the programme’s producers and gallery are “just as filthy as you can imagine” and try to encourage a giggle from her during filming.While speaking exclusively to Express.co.uk about hosting Sky’s National General Knowledge Test with 100 quiz questions, Rachel revealed she often catches onto cheeky phrases, which sometimes go unnoticed by her co-stars Nick Hewer and Susie Dent.When quizzed on whether she finds it hard not to laugh when funny words are spelled out on the Countdown board, the star divulged: “All the time! “In my ear the producers and the gallery

Susie Dent was inundated with replies after sharing her word of the day.The Countdown favourite was branded "beyond brilliant" for her latest choice, shared with her 494,000 Twitter followers.The 55-year-old was deemed to have her "finger on the pulse" and was soon trending on the micro-blogging site.Many took her explanation of the 16th century word mumpsimus as a reaction to the news about political strategist, Dominic Cummings.It comes after the 48-year-old found himself at the centre of a national row regarding an alleged breach of coronavirus lockdown rules in March.The Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s chief aide has been accused of driving from London to Durham at the height of lockdown restrictions in breach of lockdown rules.Dent