Rachel Riley is all smiles as she’s seen for first time since Anne Robinson reignited Countdown feud
RACHEL Riley appears to have brushed off former co-star Anne Robinson’s latest comments as she’s spotted for the first time since their feud was reignited.
The stars worked together on Channel 4‘s Countdown but were plagued by rumours of a rift before Anne eventually quit after just one year in the role.
Last week, the TV star brought their clash to the surface once again by saying the atmosphere on set was alright once they had “shut Rachel up”.
But it seems that Rachel isn’t paying any attention to Anne as she flashed her signature smile as she left filming for the latest episodes of Countdown in Manchester.
The Channel 4 star kept things casual as she left the TV studios in MediaCityUK as she wore a lilac jumper adored with white love hearts.
Keeping with the lilac vibe, she opted for a pair of patterned trousers as she wheeled along her suitcase packed with her belongings.
Rachel beamed for waiting photographers as she made her exit from the long-running show.
Last week, the infamous Countdown feud was pulled to the forefront once again when Anne spoke about working with Rachel on-set.
80-year-old Anne has admitted she did have to tell Rachel to “shut up” for being too talkative.
The star revealed Rachel would talk too much as she attempted to interview the day’s contestants, forcing her to intervene.
Speaking to The Telegraph, Anne revealed: “Rachel was a bit talkative when I was interviewing the contestants but once we shut her up it was fine.”
She further admitted that she was left riled up the wrong way by Rachel and fellow co-star Susie Dent’s alleged lateness and noisiness whilst on-set.
Anne insisted on having the pair’s microphones switched off during filming.
However, she did clarify that Channel 4 were lucky to have the two stars and insisted their differences were not a “rift”.
Anne said: “They’re both brilliant at what they do. I mean they really, really are. Channel 4 are incredibly lucky to have them. And there isn’t a rift.
“It was me wanting everyone to be quiet in the studio.
“I like everyone turning up on time and quiet, quiet, quiet. So we did have to iron that out. But that’s it.”
Rachel and Susie have stayed quiet on Anne’s comments but maths genius Rachel did previously describe Anne as someone who “might make you cry”.