Rachel Riley: Countdown star drops major behind-the-scenes bombshell ‘Horrific!’
RACHEL RILEY let Countdown viewers in on a major secret after being asked a cheeky question from a fan on Twitter, which led to a surprising answer today.
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The presenter, who replaced Carol Vorderman on Countdown back in 2009, was asked why she always looked close to bursting into giggles on the Channel 4 programme.
The 32-year-old came back with an answer that many surely weren’t expecting, blaming her backstage colleagues for her behaviour.
Rachel claimed they often came out with something “horrific” during her shoots with co-host Nick Hewer.
“@RachelRileyRR always wonder why you sometimes look like you’re about to burst out laughing on Countdown. You look at the camera with a massive grin,” one user questioned.
It’s probably if the Countdown gallery has just said something horrific. They never leave me in peace
Rachel then wrote back to her own 548,000 Twitter followers with her explanation, complete with an amused emoji.
She commented: “It’s probably if the gallery has just said something horrific. They never leave me in peace and sometimes it’s hard to ignore them.”
Meanwhile, in her other recent posts Rachel got serious as she threw her support behind Alzheimers Research UK and those affected by the disease.
She went on: “Dementia’s so misunderstood but we can help change that, please watch and share this powerful short film from @ARUKnews and @BryanCranston #ShareTheOrange.”
When one person replied to say their mother had recent died from a strain of dementia, Rachel sent her sympathies.
“I’m very sorry to hear that Darren,” she tweeted. “Great of you to fundraise in her name, I clicked your link but I’m not sure it’s set up for donations properly? All the best to you and your family.”
The beauty added: “Wish I could send more than love and best wishes. @aruknews are fighting. It’s torture for families suffering, well done for looking after her best interests xx.”
Her uploads come after Rachel broke her “number one rule” on the micro-blogging site by “arguing with idiots”.
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She hit out as she shared a controversial post, before explaining why she remained on the platform.
Rachel blasted: “I’ve never met a Jew or any decent person who supports Nazis. I consider myself both.
“Just see a difference between inciting hatred and someone’s attempt at a (very bad taste) joke.”
Countdown airs weekdays at 2.10pm on Channel 4.