Anne Robinson has presented her final episode as the host of Countdown. Fans were shocked to learn that Wednesday’s episode (13 July) was the broadcaster’s last-ever turn fronting the Channel 4 game ...

Anne Robinson is stepping down as the host of Channel 4 quiz show Countdown after one year, it has been announced. Robinson, who took on the role in 2021, said: “I've had a blast hosting this ...

Anne Robinson is stepping down as the host of Countdown after just one year in the hot seat. Former Weakest Link star Robinson, 77, joined the Channel 4 quiz show last year, becoming its sixth ...

Countdown star Rachel Riley has hit out at former host Anne Robinson after she criticised her on-set behaviour. Former Weakest Link host Robinson, 80, presented the Channel 4 game show for just one ...

Anne Robinson has said she is excited to work with the "formidable women" of Countdown after being announced as the show's first ever female host. Best known for presenting game show The Weakest Link, ...

Colin Murray has confirmed he's stepping in to host Countdown while a permanent replacement is found for Anne Robinson. BBC Radio 5 Live presenter Colin previously filled in when then-host Nick Hewer ...

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Since the former Weakest Link host took over from Nick Hewer as host of the show in June, there’ve been various reports in the tabloid press about supposed backstage tensions between Anne and Rachel, ...

As the nation’s ice queen supreme, Anne Robinson is in her element when she’s dispensing pithy putdowns to shell-shocked daytime quiz contestants. Given her well-established frosty persona, the former ...