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Countdown: Colin Murray confirmed as permanent host of show

The 45-year-old had stepped in temporarily to replace Anne Robinson who stepped down as host last year

Belfast Live

Colin Murray says it is ‘career dream’ to be made permanent host of Countdown

The news was announced on Steph’s Packed Lunch on Wednesday.

The Independent UK

Countdown's new host is Colin Murray as Irish radio host takes over from Anne Robinson

Anne Robinson was previously the host of the Channel 4 gameshow but stepped down after just a year amid rumours of backstage squabbles with her co-stars

Daily Mirror

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Newcastle presenter Vick Hope shares excitement at becoming Countdown star in sweet post

The BBC Radio 1 presenter who grew up in Heaton was congratulated by her former Strictly Come Dancing co-stars as she shared the news

Chronicle Live

Sir Trevor McDonald to host Countdown in 40th anniversary celebration

The quiz show was the first programme aired on Channel 4 when the broadcaster launched in November 1982

Wales Online

Sir Trevor McDonald among stars to host Countdown for show’s 40th anniversary

The quiz show was the first programme aired on Channel 4 when the broadcaster launched in November 1982.

The Independent UK

Susie Dent on being put in a box – and owning it

TV’s favourite wordsmith talks to Lauren Taylor about being her authentic self on screen, and the power of solitude.

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Bob Mortimer health battles including performing his own dentistry for 15 years

Bob Mortimer's health battles have been discussed over recent days, after the comedian's hospital trip over the weekend. The star has always been open about his health experiences - even using his self-administered dental work for comedy purposes

Daily Mirror

Susie Dent announces ‘mulligrubs’ is word of the day to reflect national ‘sense of doom’

Rest assured we’re all in agreement

The Independent UK

Michael Bublé considering quitting music for full-time fatherhood ahead of Christmas season

It wouldn’t be Christmas without music by Michael Bublé - but now the singer is weighing up giving up his microphone in favour of becoming a full-time doting dad

Daily Mirror

Countdown star shares ‘exceptionally appropriate’ post ahead of Truss and Sunak prime minister announcement

‘Haha, you’ve been sitting on this one for a few weeks!’

The Independent UK

Pointless star Alexander Armstrong lifts lid on turning down offer to host Countdown

Alexander Armstrong left Good Morning Britain host Adil Ray stunned as he explained his decision not to take on an offer to host Countdown

Daily Mirror

Colin Murray on why Countdown is his dream job and one of the best nights of his life

"It's a job personally from my point of view that I'd never give it up if I had it permanently, they'd have to drag me out of the studio. Channel 4 could close down and I'd still turn up!"

Belfast Live

Carl Frampton jokes "I'm not sharpest tool in box but I didn't let myself down" ahead of Countdown screening

The Belfast boxer, a former world champion, was in the dictionary corner alongside Susie Dent on the popular Channel 4 show

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Belfast Live

Carl Frampton reflects on his appearance on quiz show Countdown

"I'm looking forward to seeing what it actually comes out like and I feel like I didn't let myself down!"

Manchester Evening News

ITV Coronation Street's Billy actor Daniel Brocklebank supported by co-stars as he swaps cobbles for new TV job

The actor, who is known for playing Billy Mayhew in the ITV soap, landed a new role over on Channel 4

Daily Mirror

Countdown switch up due to Covid sees Les Dennis make his debut with ex Corrie co-star

Les Dennis made his debut as the host of Countdown today, though he wasn't meant to be in that position - with a switch up seeing him reunited with a former Corrie co-star on the show

Wales Online

Sheg among most hated new words as nation is feeling 'ish'

Ding and neg also make the hated list

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Daily Mirror

Countdown's Susie Dent says Rachel Riley lends her bras as she spills show's secrets

Countdown's Dictionary Corner star Susie Dent has shared what its really like to work on the popular Channel 4 show as it marks 30 years on the air

Daily Mirror

Countdown's Susie Dent replaced by Rob Rinder after being forced to miss show

Susie Dent was absent from Dictionary Corner with Rob Rinder filling in after she was forced to miss an episode of the Channel 4 show

Wales Online

Susie Dent lists 10 motoring phrases that are dying out, and 10 we need to learn

Have you got a frunk or a froot?

Daily Mirror

Richard Osman has been ruining cheeky Pointless lie for years ahead of shock quit

Richard Osman and Alexander Armstrong have been holding a dark secret regarding BBC game show pointless - the truth is bound to leave viewers stunned

Daily Mirror

Anne Robinson gives her opinion on trans rights issues and women's safety concerns

Anne Robinson, who announced her plans to quit Channel 4 show Countdown last week, has become the latest famous face to discuss single-sex spaces, the trans community and how she personally defines a woman

Liverpool Echo

Richard Osman suggests who Countdown should replace Anne Robinson with

The quiz show presenter also appears to have quashed rumours he will be the new host

Daily Mirror

Rachel Riley 'set to take over from Countdown rival Anne Robinson' after mic clashes

Bookmakers William Hill have confirmed that Rachel Riley is the 3/1 joint-favourite to be chosen as the next permanent presenter of Countdown following the news that Anne Robinson has stepped down

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