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Inside Anne Robinson and Rachel Riley’s feud – ‘clashing’ on set; ‘shut her up’ statement; ‘crying’ admission

Former Countdown host Anne Robinson and mathematician Rachel Riley are back in the headlines for reigniting their feud.

Former Countdown host Anne Robinson and mathematician Rachel Riley are back in the headlines for reigniting their feud. In 2009, Rachel, 39, replaced Countdown legend Carol Vorderman at age 22 and remains the show’s resident mathematician 16 years later. Following Anne’s departure from the show in 2022, Rachel admitted to Daily Mail that she preferred working with her replacement, Colin Murray.

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