Anne Robinson has claimed that she receives a £100 bonus payment every time she winks on Countdown.
The former ECHO journalist said that the wink became her ‘signature move’ when she used to host hit gameshow The Weakest Link. The 77-year-old traditionally ended each episode of the BBC quiz show with a knowing smile and a cheeky wink while wishing viewers ‘Goodbye’.
She has gone on to present the Channel 4 game show Countdown since June 28 2021, taking over from Nick Hewer. The presenter said she has now managed to convince the bosses of Countdown to agree to pay her £100 a pop each time she does the wink.
