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Former Countdown star Carol Vorderman forced to pull out of awards ceremony due to illness

She updated fans on Twitter

TV’s Carol Vorderman has had to pull out of presenting the Wales Sports Awards due to illness.

The former Countdown star, 58, was due to host the event this evening (10.12.19) with presenter Gethin Jones, 41.

But Carol informed her Twitter followers that she’s in no fit state to do the award show as she’s come down with a lung infection.

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Carol told fans on Twitter she’s under the weather (Credit: Brett D. Cove / SplashNews.com)

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Responding to a tweet from BBC Wales, the maths whiz wrote: “Have a wonderful evening tomorrow #WalesSportsAwards, and huge congratulations to all of our incredible winners.

“Sadly, I’ve had to pull out because of a lung infection.

“I’m so sorry, and totally fed up about not being there to share what will be an amazing night… but sending love.”

Her fans responded with a flood of positive messages and told Carol to get well soon.

One said: “Aaw no, get well soon beautiful lady, Brysiwch wella, cariad xxx.”

I’m so sorry, and totally fed up about not being there.

Another wrote: “Get well soon beautiful xxx.”

Someone else told her: “Ah gutted! Sorry to hear that, hope you’re well again soon.”

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