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Nicola Methven & Verity Sulway

Countdown's Rachel Riley tries not to laugh as board spells out naughty word

Countdown star Rachel Riley, 35, tried not to get the giggles during Wednesday's show when the board spelled out a rather unfortunate expression.

The letters spelled out "I crapped" as Rachel smirked and host Nick Hewer and Dictionary Corner star Susie Dent ignored the rude message.

The contestant wondered: "Can you have 'cr*pped'?"

Susie confirmed it was allowed, while celebrity guest Rufus Hound also suggested "priced" and "ripped" from the letters available.

Rachel, who is expecting her second baby, and Susie, recently welcomed new Countdown host Anne Robinson, of Weakest Link fame, as the brand new host - but warned quizzers she’s still formidable.

Rachel Riley tried not to laugh at the Countdown board (Channel 4)

Maths whiz Rachel hinted she had brought some of her renowned acid tongue from The Weakest Link to the all-female line-up.

She said: “It’s been really fun watching Anne very quickly find her feet and seeing the contestants in the new groove with her.

“She’s not shy of asking funny questions and responses ranged from comedy to not looking at her and hoping she doesn’t see them.”

Rufus Hound pointed out the other words that could be gleaned from the board (Channel 4)

Rachel, who is married to ex-Strictly Come Dancing professional Pasha Kovalev, added: “It’s been very lively.”

Susie, 56, who runs Dictionary Corner, said she had admired Anne since she helped her out on BBC IQ series Test The Nation in 2005.

She said: “I’m so pleased to be able to work with Anne again. She’s going to be a wonderful addition to the Countdown team.”

Anne, 76, will make her first appearance as Nick Hewer’s replacement on the daily Channel 4 game show from Monday, June 28.

She said she is loving the all-female vibe, adding: “Three girls do Countdown – who wouldn’t want to watch?”

Anne becomes the sixth host of the series that started in 1982 and follows in the footsteps of Richard Whiteley, Des Lynam, Des O’Connor, Jeff Stelling and Hewer.

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