Anne Robinson
The seventh permanent host of the Channel 4 gameshow has now been confirmed, after Anne stepped down in 2022.
“It is such an honour. Hope you enjoy.”
"I think Susie Dent is great. Erm... Rachel Riley is completely brilliant at the maths."
After stepping down as host of Countdown, Anne now says she's "done" with TV.
“I keep reading I’m the favourite to be the new Countdown host, but there are 3 problems."
“I’m not saying I would go on holiday with her."
“I stayed longer than I signed up for.”
She has praised her co-star's "adding up and subtracting".
"It’s just a different show now."
"She’s not known for suffering fools gladly."