Countdown fans all have the same complaint as show favourite disappears

thesun.co.uk:

COUNTDOWN fans were disappointed not to see Susie Dent in her usual perch in Dictionary Corner on Monday. The much-loved host was missing from Countdown as comedian Rufus Hound was forced to stepped in for her.

Host Colin Murray said on yesterday's show that the popular brainiac was off for the week. In her place was Dancing on Ice star Rufus, 43, who said he had big boots to fill.

Presenter Colin told fans: "We're laughing, but we're obviously under a very dark cloud because if we look over to Dictionary Corner there we can see there's no Susie Dent." He joked: "Susie Dent, via email, quit last night, claiming that she can no longer work under the tyranny of Rachel Riley READ MORE ON COUNTDOWNHOT HOST Rachel Riley dazzles Countdown fans in figure-hugging dress radiant rachel Countdown's Rachel Riley shows off her long legs in dazzling mini skirt "I'm neutral in this, I'm not going to get involved. #BringBackSusie. "I'm just glad it's out in the open now...because it's been like, you know, years and years of having to pretend you like each other." He continued: "So it's good that it's out there and she's easily replaced as well. "So that means Rufus Hound in Dictionary Corner.

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