Rachel Riley is back on Countdown and she brought a very special guest to mark the occasion. Her first episode back since her maternity leave finished aired on Monday afternoon and she delighted viewers by bringing her daughter with her.
Little Maven Aria made her Countdown debut with dad, Pasha Kovalev, who helped her wave to the audience and Rachel’s co-stars.
The episode was filmed a month ago, and continues to be recorded just minus a live audience, and host Nick Hewer was thrilled to welcome Rachel back.
As the episode opened, he asked her how her weekend was and she replied: ‘I made a new friend, quite literally. Do you want to meet her?’ That was the former Strictly pro’s cue and he strolled on set with Maven as everyone applauded.
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