A giant on gameshow television, long-standing presenter Anne Robinson has announced this week that she will be stepping down from her role as host on Channel 4 show Countdown.
After just one year in the position, the first woman to host Countdown will be leaving the show in order to spend more time with her grandkids, she revealed in a statement made on Tuesday.
In the statement, 77-year-old Anne said: "I've had a blast hosting this wonderful show. And I stayed longer than I signed up for. Now it is time for an older woman to take the reins.
