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Rachel Riley is all smiles as she’s seen for first time since Anne Robinson reignited Countdown feud

Published on April 29, 2025 at 09:44 AM

RACHEL Riley appears to have brushed off former co-star Anne Robinson’s latest comments as she’s spotted for the first time since their feud was reignited.

The stars worked together on ‘s but were plagued by rumours of a rift before Anne eventually quit after just one year in the role.

Rachel Riley leaving Countdown filming in Manchester.
Rachel Riley was all smiles as she stepped out in Manchester
Rachel Riley leaving Countdown filming.
The star brushed off Anne Robinson’s recent comments about telling her to ‘shut up’

Last week, the TV star brought their by saying the atmosphere on set was alright once they had “shut Rachel up”;.

But it seems that Rachel isn’t paying any attention to Anne as she flashed her signature smile as she left filming for the latest episodes of Countdown in .

The Channel 4 star kept things casual as she left the TV studios in MediaCityUK as she wore a lilac jumper adored with white love hearts.

Keeping with the lilac vibe, she opted for a pair of patterned trousers as she wheeled along her suitcase packed with her belongings.

Rachel beamed for waiting photographers as she made her exit from the long-running show.

Last week, the infamous Countdown feud was pulled to the forefront once again when Anne spoke about working with Rachel on-set.

80-year-old Anne has admitted she did have to tell Rachel to “shut up”;.

The star revealedas she attempted to interview the day’s contestants, forcing her to intervene.

Speaking toThe Telegraph, Anne revealed: “Rachel was a bit talkative when I was interviewing the contestants but once we shut her up it was fine.”;

She further admitted that she was left riled up the wrong way by Rachel and fellow co-star Susie Dent’s alleged lateness and noisiness whilst on-set.

Anne insisted on having the pair’s microphones switched off during filming.

However, she did clarify that Channel 4 were lucky to have the two stars and insisted their differences were not a “rift”;.

Anne said: “They’re both brilliant at what they do. I mean they really, really are. Channel 4 are incredibly lucky to have them. And there isn’t a rift.

“It was me wanting everyone to be quiet in the studio.

“I like everyone turning up on time and quiet, quiet, quiet. So we did have to iron that out. But that’s it.”;

Rachel and Susie have stayed quiet on Anne’s comments but maths genius Rachel did previously describe Anne as someone who “might make you cry”;.

Rachel Riley leaving Countdown filming in Manchester.
Rachel has stayed quiet on the feud bubbling to the surface once again
Anne Robinson on the set of Countdown.
Anne clashed with Rachel on Countdown
Photo of the all-female Countdown presenters: Rachel Riley, Anne Robinson, and Susie Dent.
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