Anne Robinson has confirmed she asked for the microphones of Rachel Riley and Susie Dent to be switched off before they began filming Countdown episodes - but insisted there was no rift to make her quit.
Former Weakest Link star Anne 77, joined the Channel 4 quiz show last year, becoming its sixth presenter and the first female to take the role. But she announced she was leaving on Monday.
Speaking on BBC Radio 4 Woman's Hour, Anne addressed the rumour she clashed with co-stars and admitted some issues had to be "ironed out" between the trio when working together, including her liking "quiet" on set.
