RACHEL Riley has had an especially racy week on Countdown which she admits happens “all the time.”
The maths whizz joined host Anne Robinson and Susie Dent on the Channel 4 puzzle show and was left very amused by one word that popped up in Dictionary Corner.
After the 30-second timer was up, one player came up with the word ‘erections’, with a bemused Rachel putting the word up on the board.
She retweeted one fan who captured the moment and said, “the look on [Rachel’s] face during Countdown today.”
Rachel added her own comment: “No, look these pop up all the time.”
Fans then started sharing their favourite rude words on the show, with another sharing “up vaginas.”
“It’s been a busy week,” the Twitter user wrote.
Rachel agreed: “One of my finest professional moments.”
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The TV star’s big week of rude words comes as she jumped to the front of stars tipped to replace Anne as host of Countdown.
Anne, 77, revealed she would be leaving Countdown after one year in the host’s seat and speculation has been rife ever since as who would replace her.
But now bookies have slashed the odds of maths whiz Rachel who currently cohosts the Channel 4 show alongside Anne.
She sitting at the top of the table alongside Rachel is comedian Paul O’Grady, both at 3/1 odds.
Moira Stuart is next in line at 4/1 and is the same price as Colin Murray, while Sir Trevor McDonald and Sandi Toksvig are also in the running at 6/1 and 7/1 respectively.
“The current favourites are Rachel Riley and Paul O’Grady with both looking obvious candidates, while further down the list Sir Trevor McDonald, who has already had a go in the role, is a 6/1 chance,” said William Hill spokesperson, Tony Kenny.
Pointless star Richard Osman recently ruled himself out of the race.
Upon announcing her departure, Anne insisted she was leaving to spend more time with her grandchildren.
She blasted claims it was because of a feud with her co-star Rachel Riley.
Although she did admit they weren’t friends outside of work.
“I’m not saying I would go on holiday with Rachel Riley, but she is brilliant”, Anne told the Daily Mail.
“Absolutely honestly, I do admire her – she is really, really good at what she does, as is Susie Dent.
“Look, Rachel has just come back from having a baby and she is standing throughout and faultless, whereas I get to sit down.
“She is noisy, yes she and Susie both are – they are a formidable pair those two.”
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Reacting to Anne’s departure, Susie wrote on Twitter: “Some Countdown news. Wishing Anne all the very best in her new adventures with her grandchildren and beyond.”
The post was retweeted by Rachel.
