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Countdown star Carol Vorderman tipped to make sensational comeback following Rachel Riley scandal


Countdown host Rachel Riley is odds-on to leave her role, with bookies backing former star Carol Vorderman to replace her

TV Countdown presenter Rachel Riley is facing intense pressure to exit the show following her tweets about the Sydney stabbing over the weekend. Lee Astley, spokesperson for the site, said: “Rachel Riley’s future on Countdown seems to be under increasing threat following her social media post last week. Dr Anne-Marie Imafidon, who covered for Rachel during her maternity leave, is the current favourite to replace her, however, with odds of 6/4.

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