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Anne Robinson to be replaced by ex Corrie star and TV legend after dramatic exit from Countdown

The replacement stepping in for Countdown host Anne Robinson has been unveiled as an ex Coronation Street star and TV legend.

It has been announced that Les Dennis will replace Anne after she filmed her last episode earlier this month.

Colin Murray, who has been temporarily filling in for Anne, will continue to do so before the former Corrie star takes the reigns from 4th August until 15th before becoming permanent.

READ MORE: Countdown cast 'so relieved' after Anne Robinson stepped down as host of Channel 4 show

Les has entertained British families for almost five decades on screen but is best known for hosting Family Fortunes from 1987 until 2002.

He went on to star as ill-fated Michael Rodwell in Coronation Street , during which his character wed Gail Platt before suffering a grisly death in front of serial killer Pat Phelan.

He also appeared on Ricky Gervais' Extras and is starring in Only Fools and Horses musical as grandad.

Taking to Twitter to announce his new role, Les wrote: "I shall be hosting the iconic Countdown.

Les Dennis attends a special screening of "Stan & Ollie" at Soho Hotel on January 08, 2019 in London, England. (gettyimages.ie)

"It is such an honour. Hope you enjoy."

It comes after Anne quit the Channel 4 show amid tension between herself and Rachel Riley on set.

The Mirror revealed in May that the cast were said to be "relieved" over Anne's decision to leave after alleged spats with Rachel and Susie Dent left bosses fearful they might quit.

The 77-year-old former Weakest Link presenter had complained that maths whizz Rachel was “too noisy”.

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