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10:33, 27 APR 2021

UK gameshows ranked by 'win-ability' as Eggheads easiest but University Challenge toughest

Researchers studied 28 major TV quizzes to analyse which have the highest 'win-ability' for a report compiled by Jackpotjoy and saw 'some of the classic game shows ranked below more recent comebacks'

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Pregnant Rachel Riley jokes she no longer has to hold her stomach in after baby news

Countdown star Rachel Riley is expecting her second child with husband Pasha Kovalev and being pregnant brings some benefit

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Countdown star Rachel Riley pregnant with second child with Pasha Kovalev

Countdown star Rachel Riley has announced she's pregnant with her second child. The telly star is married to her former Strictly Come Dancing partner Pasha Kovalev and they are already parents to a daughter together

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Rachel Riley jokes she looks like she's had accident after daughter's water mishap

Countdown star Rachel Riley was stuck out and about with wet trousers after her little girl Maven spilt water all over her

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Rachel Riley vows to continue speaking out against vile internet trolls

Countdown's Rachel Riley says she must be a "role model" and stand against internet trolls after previously revealing stress made her baby stop kicking for two days during her pregnancy

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Countdown's Rachel Riley shares wild story of giving birth to daughter standing up

Rachel Riley has detailed the unconventional way that she gave birth to daughter Maven - who she welcomed with husband Pasha Kovalev last year

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Countdown's Rachel Riley 'eyes up' GMB job as she 'celebrates' Piers Morgan quitting

Countdown maths whizz Rachel Riley is said to be keen on taking Piers Morgan's Good Morning Britain job after he quit the ITV show following a row over his comments about Meghan Markle

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'Anne Robinson crossed the line and Countdown host's silence does not reflect well'

The former Weakest Link host asking Vanessa Feltz about 'all these big black boyfriends' crossed the line on two levels - but Anne Robinson appears to be sticking her head in the stand, hoping it will all just go away...

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New Countdown host Anne Robinson accused of making racist jibe by Vanessa Feltz

EXCLUSIVE: TV presenter and radio host Vanessa Feltz has alleged that Anne Robinson made a racist comment during filming of a celebrity edition of The Weakest Link in 2006

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Anne Robinson jibes at single mums and people on benefits in shock Weakest Link clip

An old clip of Anne Robinson making offensive comments about single mums, those on benefits, lesbians and divorced women on The Weakest Link has been branded 'disgusting' on Twitter

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Jacqueline Jossa marks daughter's sixth birthday with unicorn-themed lockdown party

Jacqueline Jossa

Doting parents Jacqueline Jossa and Dan Osborne have marked their eldest Ella's sixth birthday with balloons and a huge multi-layered cake

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Carol Vorderman calls for Captain Sir Tom Moore day to honour late hero

Carol Vorderman

EXCLUSIVE: Pride of Britain host Carol Vorderman wants a day deidcated in memory of the late war veteran

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Carol Vorderman, 60, glows with age-defying beauty in rare make-up free snap

Carol Vorderman

Carol Vorderman uploaded a make-up free selfie to her Instagram page after enjoying a walk in the snow

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Professor Green, Rachel Riley and Joe Sugg deliver some Christmas magic to schools

The celebrities appeared on screen at five schools across the country to provide a unique take on teaching with their Very Important Breakfast Club

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Rachel Riley smirks as very rude word is spelled out on Countdown

Countdown's Rachel Riley couldn't help but smile as Dictionary Corner spelled out a rude word as Susie Dent let out a laugh

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Carol Vorderman among bookies' favourites to replace Nick Hewer on Countdown

Carol Vorderman could be set for a return to Countdown in a new role if the latest bookies' odds are anything to go by as Nick Hewer departs the iconic Channel 4 gameshow

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Nick Hewer quits Countdown after decade while on break to shield from coronavirus

After a whole decade fronting the game show, the 76-year-old revealed he will not be returning to Countdown next year

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Countdown viewers in meltdown as contestants faced with very rude anagram

Countdown viewers have been left in hysterics over an episode's crude anagram

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Jimmy Tarbuck says showbiz legend Des O'Connor 'will be up in heaven laughing'

EXCLUSIVE: Pal Jimmy spoke after Des passed away at the age of 88 following a fall just over a week ago at his home

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Des O'Connor's journey from Butlin's to national treasure as TV legend dies at 88

Des O'Connor had humble beginnings but went on to become one of the world’s best-loved stars, performing everywhere from Las Vegas to Sydney Opera House

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Carol Vorderman and lookalike daughter Katie mistaken for 'sisters' in near identical snap

Carol Vorderman

Carol Vorderman's daughter Katie King, 29, was mistaken for her 'younger sister' as they posed together for an identical snap to promote the former Countdown star's new project The Maths Factor

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Des O'Connor dead: TV legend dies aged 88 after suffering fall at home

Des O'Connor has died aged 88. The telly legend ruled the small screen for decades and is best remembered as the former host of Countdown

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Countdown host Nick Hewer, 76, replaced while he shields from coronavirus

Telly star Nick Hewer has reluctantly been replaced by Colin Murray after his concerned family refused to let him take any chances by going to work

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Carol Vorderman's dramatic transformation since Countdown debut 38 years ago

Carol Vorderman

Pride Of Britain host Carol Vorderman has always had both brains and beauty, but she looks totally different these days to how she does in her epic Countdown throwback

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