Carol Vorderman has delighted fans with a career announcement. The Countdown star has confirmed she is returning to Channel 4, only this time it's for Celebrity Gogglebox.
The 61-year-old will make her debut on the popular programme, which sees cast members turn into armchair critics, on Friday, June 24 alongside Gyles Brandreth. Carol, who grew up in Prestatyn, teased her appearance by letting fans know the pair would be a "bit vocal" with "no holds barred".
Carol tagged herself at a "secret location" a few days ago and told her followers: "On my way to work......can't wait to tell you what it is....Next week...
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"This bird has decided to get back into work instead of hiding away for the last however many years........yup....expect trouble."
And announcing the news on Tuesday, June 21, the radio host wrote: "CELEBRITY GOGGLEBOX...
"So I'm making my debut this Friday 9pm on one of my favourite shows of all time and joining the @c4gogglebox gang....with my friend of 40 years @gylesbrandreth....
"Watch this week and let me know if you agree....we're a bit vocal....no holds barred."
Carol has revealed she will be on "quite a few shows" this series and said she had "such a laugh" filming. Gyles also shared the news, posting a picture of their pair of them on the sofa, he wrote: "A hot night in my house … my friend @carolvorders has popped round to watch the box with me. We're having fun! And lots of it."
Carol's announcement was flooded with praise from excited fans, with Welsh BBC presenter Owain Wyn Evans commenting: "I can already hear the laughing."
Gyles was previously paired up with Dame Maureen Lipman who quit the show. She told the Radio Times: "I went in imagining that they wanted me for my wit and my brain. Of course, they just want to show you willies and for you to be shocked. Honestly, we were really funny together, but none of that was used."
He also recently appeared on the show alongside Joanna Lumley. Celebrity Gogglebox continues Friday at 9pm on Channel 4.
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