Nick Hewer, 76, QUITS Countdown

Nick Hewer has quit Countdown.  The host, 76, took to Twitter on Monday to announce the news as he admitted the coronavirus pandemic had forced him to rethink his future.   It comes after Nick Hewer took a break from the show and was replaced by presenter Colin Murray. 76-year-old Nick will be temporarily stepping away … Read more

Michelle Mone begins the countdown to her wedding to Doug Barrowman

‘Six sleeps…’ Michelle Mone begins the countdown to her wedding to Doug Barrowman… after postponing the big day TWICE due to COVID-19 pandemic By Ciara Farmer For Mailonline Published: 12:20 GMT, 23 November 2020 | Updated: 12:20 GMT, 23 November 2020 Michelle Mone has started the countdown to her wedding day, by posting a picture … Read more

Rachel Riley dazzles in a pink coat as she leaves the Countdown studios after filming

Rachel Riley turned heads in a bright pink coat as she left the Countdown studios on Monday. The presenter and maths whizz, 34, appeared in a chipper mood as she wrapped up warm in her eye-catching coat following a day of filming the Channel 4 show. Rachel’s exit came as she filmed her first scenes … 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 and the conclusion of explosive plots By Niomi Harris For Mailonline Published: 02:14 BST, 11 October 2020 | Updated: 02:14 BST, 11 October 2020 Coronation Street has unveiled huge plans for its 60th … Read more

Bella Varelis shares countdown saying there 11 MONTHS until Locky Gilbert meets her family

Oh dear! The Bachelor finalist Bella Varelis makes an awkward gaffe about the show’s finale on Instagram By Ali Daher For Daily Mail Australia Published: 02:33 BST, 23 September 2020 | Updated: 02:42 BST, 23 September 2020 The end of The Bachelor is fast approaching. And it appears finalist Bella Varelis is having trouble keeping … Read more

Rachel Riley nails casual chic in a floral minidress and black heels as she leaves Countdown studio

Rachel Riley nails casual chic in a floral minidress and black heels as she leaves the Countdown studio after filming By Sean O’grady For Mailonline Published: 19:37 BST, 15 September 2020 | Updated: 19:43 BST, 15 September 2020 She recently described lockdown as a ‘blessing’ as she continues to enjoy some downtime with her family. … Read more

Rachel Riley cradles her daughter Maven, 8 months, as she leaves Countdown filming

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

Rachel Riley cradles her daughter Maven, 7 months, while departing the Countdown studios

Rachel Riley cuts a casual figure as she cradles her daughter Maven, 7 months, while departing the Countdown studios By Sean O’grady For Mailonline Published: 20:56 BST, 22 July 2020 | Updated: 20:56 BST, 22 July 2020 She became a mother when she welcomed her first child Maven in December. And Rachel Riley looked in … Read more

Countdown resumes filming with social distancing and host Nick Hewer, 76, back in the hot seat

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

And the winner is… After a ten-week countdown, Brian Viner reveals his favourite movie of all time

This week, I conclude the ten-week countdown of my 100 favourite English-language films. So I’m taking a little more space than usual, both to champion my Top 10 and to remind you of the full list. I’m aware that I’ve left out lots of all-time classics. There’s no Citizen Kane or It’s A Wonderful Life … Read more