Colin Murray has been announced as the new temporary replacement host on Countdown.
He has said it is an "absolute honour" to be back on his 'favourite show ever'.
The 45-year-old TV and radio presenter guest presented various episodes last year when then-host Nick Hewer was shielding amidst the Covid pandemic.
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Anne Robinson then took over but quit the role last week. Channel 4 have said that the 77-year-old will appear in episodes of Countdown until the summer.
Speaking about the announcement on Tuesday, Dundonald man Colin tweeted: "I’m like the assistant manager, given the job until end of season. Earn respect of dressing room ( @susie_dent @RachelRileyRR ), get some points on the board, try to win a trophy! 75 games to get it right!
"Absolute honour. Fav show ever. July 14 to start of Nov. #Countdown "
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