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Lucy Needham

Countdown's Rachel Riley trolled by fans who say she's looking 'too skinny'

Rachel Riley recently celebrated her one year Vegan anniversary, but some fans have claimed she's been left looking worryingly thin.

The Countdown star provoked a debate on her Instagram page when she uploaded a snap of her glamorous quiz show outfit.

The 33-year-old posed in a curve-hugging halterneck midi dress that accentuated her trim waist and toned arms.

While many of her loyal fans were out in force with the compliments, many trolls appeared to comment on her 'change' in figure.

Rachel Riley shared a glamorous outfit of the day snap to Instagram (Instagram)

"You look like you need to eat a little more," said one.

"Looking very thin these days," added another.

"Lovely Rachel but getting thin," agreed a third.

While a fourth commented: "You looked better before you went vegan. All respect but you looked absolutely stunning before you did."

Rachel switched to a vegan diet in 2018, and has been very vocal in the benefits of it easing her long-term health issues.

She said she stopped eating eggs and dairy a few years ago before embracing a fully vegan diet.

Though Rachel said she had a minor slip-up when she went to Russia with her beau Pasha Kovalev.

Rachel Riley and Pasha Kovalev coupled up after meeting on Strictly Come Dancing (Instagram)


Over the weekend Rachel's boyfriend Pasha performed his final dance on the BBC after revealing he was quitting Strictly Come Dancing .

The Russian star took to The Greatest Dancer where he took to the floor for an emotional number with his Strictly co-stars and judge Cheryl.

It comes after he told fans in an announcement on Twitter : "After scoring 93 perfect tens, reaching 4 finals lifting 1 glitter ball, it's time for me to find a new challenge and so I've decided to make last year - my final season on Strictly.

Pasha danced for the final time on The Greatest Dancer (BBC/Syco/Thames/Rahul Bhatt)

"I've had five fantastic years, full of wonderful memories, thanks to the incredible partners, professionals and myriad of behind the scenes teams who all work to make Strictly the amazing production that it is.

"The biggest thanks go to all the members of the public who've supported me so much over the years - I look forward to seeing you on the Strictly Pro-Tour this spring, and for many future adventures to come!"

Mirror Online has contacted Rachel's representatives for comment.

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