Countdown Today

[elliemay1]

What did Rachel Riley say at the very end of today's Countdown, something about someone being ripped apart? Was she referring to A R's treatment of contestants?

[barry1010]

She said 'Poor Daniel, up against a great opponent and ripped apart by you' referring to AR, but she was laughing, everyone laughed

[elliemay1]

Thanks barry, the sooner she goes the better IMO

[Hopkirk]

I won't watch until Anne has gone.
Who's got the gig?

[elliemay1]

Colin Murray, but only temporarily

[barry1010]

I like her on Countdown, she has shown more interest in the contestants than any of the other hosts - and she takes as good as she gives. She builds quite a rapport with a lot of the contestants.
The viewing figures have gone up during her tenure.
Colin Murray is the new host, but only has a short term contract

[cashier]

I agree Barry, at least she does talk to the contestants. Jeff Stelling used to as well. Last time Colin Murray hosted he virtually ignored the contestants and spent most of his time talking to Rachel and Susie. I hope Anne takes Rachel with her when she gors.

[Hopkirk]

Poor Colin, he's always the caretaker. I thought he did enough to last time to keep it.

[barry1010]

Maybe he doesn't want a permanent gig, Hopkirk