Rachel Riley returns to work after baby Noa's arrival - and sparks big reaction amongst fans

EXCLUSIVE: Showtime is expanding its cast for The Chi, with the addition of Nia Jervier (Dear White People) and Carolyn Michelle Smith (House of Cards) who will take on recurring roles for the series’ upcoming fifth season.

Before the jury rendered its verdict in favor of the New York Times in Sarah Palin’s libel trial, some of its members say that they were tipped to the judge’s plan to dismiss the case.

EXCLUSIVE: Lucy Alibar, the playwright and screenwriter who broke out with Sundance Grand Jury Prize winner Beasts of the Southern Wild in 2012, has signed with CAA for representation.

EXCLUSIVE: Hulu has acquired the rights to develop Adrian McKinty’s upcoming novel The Island as a limited series. McKinty will executive produce with Shane Salerno and The Story Factory. The author’s previous novel The Chain was acquired by Universal and Working Title for Edgar Wright to direct. Wright is rewriting the Jane Goldman script. No numbers were forthcoming on the deal for The Island, but sources said that if the series goes, the author’s deal will exceed the $1.5 million that Universal paid for The Chain. Sasha Silver, head of drama series, was responsible for bringing The Island into Hulu.

OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network is expanding the Love & Marriage franchise with Love & Marriage: DC, the first spinoff of its successful reality series Love & Marriage: Huntsville, from Carlos King’s Kingdom Reign Entertainment.

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EXCLUSIVE: The Gilded Age and The Plot Against America star Morgan Spector has rounded out the cast of 20th Century’s Boston Strangler, written and to be directed by Matt Ruskin. He joins an ensemble that includes Keira Knightley, Carrie Coon, Alessandro Nivola and Chris Cooper. Ridley Scott, Kevin Walsh and Michael Pruss of Scott Free will produce alongside Tom Ackerley and Josey McNamara of LuckyChap Entertainment. Pic begins shooting in December in Boston.

Rachel Riley suffered an embarrassing blunder when she didn't know the name of her own book when quizzed on the title by Jimmy Carr.The Countdown beauty appeared on the latest instalment of 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown when she made the slip-up as she got her introduction from the comedian.Rachel, 36, was happily perched on her chair as Jimmy, 49, got chatting to her about her children's book, which got its release in October last year.The educational tome - titled At Sixes and Sevens: How to Understand Numbers and Make Maths Easy - is aimed at teaching school-age children mathematics.However, Rachel stumbled over her own word challenge when she couldn't even name the book when asked.Jimmy started: "Last year rachel narrated a children's book aimed at making maths fun for kids. Spoiler alert - it didn't."She said: "Have you asked all the kids?"Jimmy replied: "Have I asked the kids? I didn't want to wake them.

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 sent Coronation Street fans wild with adorable pictures of her baby daughter at the Rovers Return. The 36-year-old has been on maternity leave from Countdown after welcoming her second child with husband Pasha Kovalev in November.

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.”

COUNTDOWN star Anne-Marie Imafidon has opened up about taking over from Rachel Riley on the hit Channel 4 show and confesses it’s not “what she expected”.  It hasn’t been long since Anne-Marie Imafidon stepped into Rachel Riley’s role as Countdown’s numbers girl, but it’s already surprising her.  Talking to Steph McGovern on Channel 4’s lunchtime chat show Steph’s Packed Lunch, the maths whizz spilled the beans on her Countdown experience to date.  Asked by Steph, 39, whether she’s enjoying being on the brain-busting show, Anne Marie admitted that it’s “a lot” to deal with.  The 31-year-old explained: “It’s fun in a way, but it's still a job. Like, it's six things at the same time.

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.