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Rachel Riley reacts to Anne Robinson’s Countdown exit after host called her ‘formidable’

Anne has left Countdown as she "stayed longer" than she signed up for

Rachel Riley has broken her silence on Anne Robinson leaving Countdown following the news.

Anne, 77, announced that she’s leaving Countdown after just under a year of hosting the show.

Now, Rachel has reacted to the news as she retweeted a message from co-star Susie Dent.

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Rachel Riley on Countdown
Rachel reacted to the news that Anne has left Countdown (Credit: Channel 4/YouTube)

Anne Robinson leaving Countdown

Susie had wrote on Twitter: “Some Countdown news. Wishing Anne all the very best in her new adventures with her grandchildren and beyond.”

Read more: Anne Robinson quits Countdown as fans left hugely divided

Rachel then retweeted the message to appear on her own Twitter account.

There were claims that Rachel and Anne didn’t see eye to eye on the set of Countdown.

Anne Robinson in brown top on Countdown
Anne has decided to leave Countdown after under a year being host (Credit: Channel 4/YouTube)

Recently, Anne addressed the rumours that she had a ‘feud’ with Rachel.

Anne told the Daily Mail: “

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Rachel Rily in pink dress and red cardigan

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Rebecca Carter
Editor (Royal Insider)