Rachel Riley: Countdown host reveals she left friends in shock with baby admission

Florence + The Machine are teasing an imminent comeback, sending letters and cards to fans marked ‘Chapter 1’.Florence Welch and co. released their last album, ‘High As Hope’, in 2018.

The Queen's Covid diagnosis has forced the Royal Family to face the 'cold hard reality' of their precarious situation, an expert has claimed.In one of the most tumultuous periods for the Queen and fellow royals in living memory, the family has had to absorb Harry and Meghan quitting, the death of Prince Phillip, and more recently the allegations made against Prince Andrew.And according to Royal expert Daniela Elser, the latest news that the Queen has Covid will make projecting stability to the British public an even harder job.Following the Queen's diagnosis, Buckingham Palace put out a short statement, that many including Daniela Elser took umbrage with.It read: "Buckingham Palace confirm that The Queen has today tested positive for Covid.“Her Majesty is experiencing mild cold-like symptoms but expects to continue light duties at Windsor over the coming week.“She will continue to receive medical attention and will follow all the appropriate guidelines."The brevity of the statement rankled many, and writing in NewsAu, Elsner delivered her riposte.She said: "Buckingham Palace might be resolutely intent on projecting an image of a united royal family cheerily getting on with the job – but that blithe optimism looks like it’s increasingly flying in the face of cold hard reality."The commentator added that the short statement over the monarch's diagnosis was telling for the precious 'situation' the royal family is in.She added: "This whole situation highlights what is only going to become a more pressing and painful headache for the royal house, which is, how to manage news about Her Majesty’s health."The news of the Queen's illness comes just days after she was pictured using a walking stick.

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UFO experts were buzzing about reports of a pilot who claimed he saw "a long, cylindrical object" flying over New Mexico. American Airlines and the FBI confirmed reports that flight AA 2292, which was travelling between Cincinnati and Phoenix on February 21, 2021 had a near-miss with an unidentified flying object shortly before twenty past one, local time.

Rachel Riley has been spotted enjoying a walk with her gorgeous daughter Maven and her mother-in-law.The 34 year old gave birth to her first child with husband Pasha Kovalev, 40, in December. Countdown presenter Rachel has now been seen enjoying a stroll with her gorgeous baby girl and Pasha's mum Galina near their home in London.

Rachel Riley has been photographed looking radiant as she stepped out with her baby daughter Maven in lockdown.The 34 year old Countdown star’s natural beauty glowed as she stood waiting opposite a takeaway kebab shop before collecting her order. Rachel was wearing a red, purple and white striped maxi dress, which had a flowing skirt with a frill at the end.The mum of one matched her stylish gown with a pair of flat, nude sandals which had three straps crossing over her feet.

Rachel Riley, 34, is often vocal on Twitter as she talks openly about social issues.The Channel 4 presenter reacted to a social media user after they shared a video of the protesters pulling down a statue of Edward Colston, a 17th Century slave trader, who has been a source of controversy in the city for many years.In view of her 664,000 Twitter followers, Rachel took the opportunity to respond to a user who addressed the protest as she retweeted their post.The person in question wrote: "I don't think we should have statues of slave traders.

Rachel Riley, 34, and Pasha Kovalev, 40, had daughter Maven in December last year. Rachel took to Twitter to announce the arrival in a post which said: "Two weeks after we were expecting her this little one finally made an appearance!"Rachel and Pasha got married in Las Vegas in secret last summer.Rachel announced the pair had tied the knot to Twitter in June.She wrote: "Introducing the new Mr and Mrs Kovalev.

Rachel Riley was seen soaking up the sunshine as she stepped out alongside her husband Pasha Kovalev and their baby daughter Maven.The Countdown star, 34, was spotted out in London during a warm week of weather as she strolled alongside her former Strictly Come Dancing star beau.The TV star kept cool in a pair of patterned yellow shorts paired with a grey and white striped t-shirt as she held her five-month-old daughter in a leopard print papoose. Shielding her eyes from the sunshine with trendy circular sunglasses, Rachel wore her blonde hair back in a ponytail for the stroll.

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Rachel Riley, 34, spoke candidly about life as a new mum on YouTube show Behind the Barn Door with Dr Dawn Harper.The Countdown presenter revealed that she has high hopes her five-month-old daughter Maven will speak two languages and not pick up her accent.Dr Harper queried: “Will Maven be bilingual?Essex-born Rachel responded: “We hope so, Pasha is only speaking Russian to her and I’m speaking poor Russian and English obviously.“We had Pasha’s mum visiting when lockdown happened from Siberia, so she’s still with us because she’s been stranded here for an extended period of time.“So Maven is getting an extra dose of Russian, hopefully, she just won’t pick up my accent because that would be awful,” she added.The mathematician is currently in

Rachel Riley has given us a brief glimpse of the London home she shares with her husband Pasha Kovalev thanks to her social media posts.The Countdown star, 34, who lives in London with the former Strictly Come Dancing professional, 40, posted a picture of her sat on her comfy purply sofa which has featured in a few other snaps from inside her house. New mum Rachel has been enjoying an 'enforced maternity leave' because of lockdown, and recently shared that she and Pasha, who welcomed daughter Maven Aria in December, also have his mum staying with them.The mathematician explained that she was visiting from Russia when the borders were closed, and so decided to remain in the UK with them.

Countdown presenter Rachel Riley, 34, has opened up on Twitter today to ask her fans for some "help" with her husband and former Strictly Come Dancing professional Pasha Kovalev, 40.The Channel 4 host announced how she will be interviewing her spouse for a "good cause".Rachel announced she and Pasha will be contributing in an open mic night tomorrow to raise money for charities supporting domestic abuse.In a short video, Rachel asked her 664,000 Twitter followers for some help: "Tomorrow from 7pm the wonderful Rachel Williams, survivor and champion is organising an open mic night."All the proceeds are going to two fabulous charities supporting victims of domestic abuse."The Maths whizz revealed: "I have found out I don't really have a

Countdown star Rachel Riley has discussed enjoying the experience of lockdown as it’s brought her closer to her husband.

Countdown star Rachel Riley, 34, is known for her maths skills on the popular daytime show.The Channel 4 star appeared to falter under pressure during a quiz on Capital FM Breakfast today.The mum-of-one joined radio hosts Roman Kemp and Sian Welby for their morning show, where the mathematician was quizzed on what IQ stands for.But Rachel struggled to answer the question and claimed it stood for "intelligence quid".

COUNTDOWN'S Rachel Riley has told The Sun Online that she "feels guilty" because she is enjoying life in lockdown. The 34-year-old star has confessed that the time together has made her and Strictly Come Dancing husband Pasha Kovalev closer than ever.

Countdown star Rachel Riley, 34, has said she had just got into a routine of being a new mum with baby Maven, but has now developed "bad habits" due to being off work amid the coronavirus pandemic.The Channel 4 presenter welcomed her first child with her husband and former Strictly Come Dancing professional dancer Pasha Kovalev, 40, last December.Rachel, who has presented Countdown since 2009, had returned to work after her maternity leave but is now at home after production was halted due to the pandemic.Speaking to MailOnline, the maths whizz divulged: "We had just finished filming the second block."And I was just finding my feet being back at work and being a mum.""I was just getting my schedule sorted out," Rachel explained.The star

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

As Sky launches three factual TV channels - Sky Nature, Sky Documentaries and Sky HISTORY - the presenter is hosting a "national general knowledge test" to get our grey matter in gear during the lockdown.

Rachel Riley has told of looking after her newborn daughter while the country remains locked down - as she worries for her parents.

Countdown host Rachel Riley, 34, has spoken out after a viewer spotted her looking “disgusted” after she spelled out “LFC”, which is commonly used as an abbreviation for Liverpool Football Club, on the Channel 4 show’s famous board.