Rachel Riley leaves the Countdown studios with daughter Maven and husband Pasha Kovalev

Rachel Riley had her hands full on Wednesday as she left the Countdown studios with daughter Maven and husband Pasha Kovalev in Manchester’s Mediacity. The presenter, 34, was seen carrying her adorable tot, 11 months, in a sling and pushed a pram full of bags as she wrapped up filming on the Channel 4 game … Read more

Nick Hewer, 76, QUITS Countdown after ten years

Nick Hewer has quit Countdown after nearly ten years of hosting.  The presenter, 76, took to Twitter on Monday to announce the news as he admitted the coronavirus pandemic had forced him to rethink his future.  Nick revealed that he won’t be renewing his contract in January as he approaches turning 77 in February and … Read more

Countdown to Lockdown: Brits stock up at Primark, Aldi and Wetherspoons

Britons today are stocking up clothes and homeware, getting ready for their last night out and squeezing in a final gym session as England nosedives into a second lockdown.  Today will be the ‘last hurrah’ for millions of Brits who, from midnight, will find their freedoms curtailed as they are told to remain indoors under … Read more

Countdown to Lockdown: Brits stock up at Primark, Aldi and Wetherspoons

Britons today are stocking up clothes and homeware, getting ready for their last night out and squeezing in a final gym session as the UK nosedives into a second lockdown.  Today will be the ‘last hurrah’ for millions of Brits who, from midnight, will find their freedoms curtailed as they are told to remain indoors … Read more

Rachel Riley’s face is priceless as a very cheeky word is spelled out on Countdown

During her career on the Channel 4 series, she’s often had to stifle a giggle as a plethora of risque words have cropped up throughout the gameshow.  And Rachel Riley’s face was a picture during a recent episode of Countdown as the word ‘Blowie’ was offered up as an answer by comedian Shappi Khorsandi. Presenter … Read more

Coronation Street kicks off 60th anniversary countdown with tributes from stars like Joanna Lumley

Coronation Street kicks off 60th anniversary countdown with tributes from stars including Joanna Lumley as the soap gears up for special episodes By Niomi Harris For Mailonline Published: 02:14 BST, 11 October 2020 | Updated: 03:39 BST, 11 October 2020 Coronation Street has unveiled huge plans for its 60th anniversary which will see a plethora … Read more

Rachel Riley leaves Countdown studios with baby daughter Maven

She was recently forced to hit back after being branded ‘racist’ following an interaction with a football fan on Twitter. And Rachel Riley had clearly put the drama behind her as she cradled her daughter Maven, eight months, as she departed MediaCityUK in Salford on Wednesday.  The TV star, 34, was also accompanied by her … Read more

Countdown resumes filming with social distancing measures

Countdown has returned to the studio and resumed filming, Channel 4 has revealed. Hosts Nick Hewer and Rachel Riley have been pictured back at work, alongside Dictionary Corner stalwart Susie Dent and new contestants. Social-distancing guidelines were adhered to during filming, Channel 4 said. Coming back: Countdown has returned to the studio and resumed filming, … Read more