Countdown's Rachel Riley SCOLDS Nick Hewer as he criticises contestant's performance
RACHEL RILEY certainly wasn't impressed with Countdown presenter Nick Hewer after he criticised one contestant's performance on today's show.
Rachel Riley SCOLDS Nick Hewer over Countdown contestant
Countdown's Rachel Riley SCOLDS Nick Hewer as he criticises contestant's performance
Steven buzzed in the correct answer for this afternoon's conundrum within a matter of seconds and was initially praised by the host for his "tremendous" effort.
But he then went on to note that his score had decreased from 119 points on Friday's show to 110 on today's instalment.
"I hope this isn't going backwards Steven," Nick warned the contestant.
Shocked by his comment, Steven hit back: "There's just no pleasing you is there Nick?"
Countdown: Steven was shocked when Nick questioned his performance
Countdown: Nick chuckled at Steven's response as he joked about his score
There's just no pleasing you is there Nick?
But the 73-year-old simply chuckled as he commented: "Let's see how you get on tomorrow."
Nick then went on to ask if Susie Dent and Rachel Riley would be returning to join him on the show tomorrow afternoon.
While Susie assured the presenter that she would be in dictionary corner once more, Rachel gave him a stern warning.
She scolded him: "I'm with Steven, after that performance and you still criticise him!"
Countdown: Rachel scolded Nick for criticising Steven's performance
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Keen not to offend the blonde beauty, Nick replied: "I know, I know but I'm just joking."
It comes after the 31-year-old engaged in a lightsaber fight with Susie as the fought for the title of Countdown Queen.
The playful spat was posted on Rachel's Instagram page to commemorate Star Wars Day last week.
Countdown continues tomorrow on Channel 4 at 2.10pm.