Vick Hope has shared her excitement at joining Countdown, in a sweet post on social media praising it was "the loveliest of times".
The Newcastle -born BBC Radio 1 presenter, 33, will star in the Channel 4 show all week as the celebrity guest in Dictionary Corner alongside lexicographer Susie Dent. Vick, who has also presented on the likes of The X Factor, the BAFTAs and Crufts as well as taking to the Strictly dancefloor back in 2018, was ecstatic to be joining the iconic series.
Vick, who grew up in Heaton, wrote on Instagram: "Aaaahhhh VICKTIONARY CORNER!!! So so SO excited to be joining the wonderful Countdown team on Channel 4 every afternoon this week at 2pm in Dictionary Corner!"