What age is Susie Dent?

Susie Dent is an English lexicographer, etymologist, and media personality. She has appeared in "Dictionary Corner" on the Channel 4 game show Countdown since 1992. She also appears on 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown, a post-watershed comedy version of the show presented by comedian Jimmy Carr.

Is Susie Dent married?

Dent was married to Paul Atkins, a teacher, and has two daughters, Lucy and Thea. They separated in 2021.

Are Suzie and Grace Dent related?

Countdown's Susie and MasterChef regular critique Grace Dent are not related - despite sharing the same surname. Grace Dent grew up in Carlisle, whereas Susie grew up in Surrey. And Grace has a brother called Dave but no sisters.

How long has Susie Dent been married?

Fans were devastated to be deprived of Susie, and many had initially wondered if she was missing due to personal issues, having recently split from her husband of almost 20 years, last month. It was reported Susie and primary school teacher husband Paul Atkins "did all they could" to make their marriage work.

Does Susie Dent live in Oxford?

The family lives in Oxfordshire. Susie said: "If I'm not filming, I spend a lot of time at home, living in my head. She also revealed how she makes time every evening to bond with her youngest daughter.

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Who is Paul Atkins?

Who is Paul Atkins? Paul Atkins works as a graphic designer, and he reportedly lives with fiance John in Leeds. Paul leads a largely private life - he's absent from social media and only rarely will John share any pictures of the two on his feed.

Why has Nick Hewer left Countdown?

Posting on Twitter, Hewer said: "Delighted to be back in the Countdown studio after another enforced lockdown, BUT this latest lockdown has given me an opportunity to consider my future life and I've decided it's a good time to step down at the end of my contract in the New Year.

How many countdowns do they film in one day?

“It makes you realise that not all is as it seems when you watch the show. They film five episodes a day but you have to change outfits and they are all filmed three months in advance. At the beginning of every episode, Nick Hewer gives an anecdote about a day which is three months later.

How do you spell Susie?

Suzie or Susie is a feminine given name, and is a short form (hypocorism) of Suzanne, Susannah or Susan.

Is Susie Dent married to Gyles Brandreth?

"Not yet," he joked. "The truth is, I'm old enough to be her dad." Although Gyles said the couple are "a little bit" like a married couple, "except I don't always know what she's going to say or what she thinks".

Where is Countdown filmed?

Filming takes place at The Studios, MediaCityUK, Salford and all audience tickets for the programme are available free of charge. Due to the nature of the programme and the studio environment in which it is recorded, the minimum age for audience members is 16 years.

How many kids does Rachel Riley have?

Rachel Riley and Pasha Kovalev are certainly making the most of their time off together, surrounded by their two daughters and their loved ones.

Is Nick Hewer unwell?

Since the health scare, Nick describes himself as still being able to “see for miles,” but numbers up close can be an issue. Talking to co-host Rachel Riley he also revealed that he now suffers with floaters in his eyes. Something he puts down as being “age-related”.

Who is the new girl on Countdown?

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Anne-Marie, 31, took over from Rachel Riley's iconic role as the maths expert of the show only recently, but the role is different to what she'd had in mind.

How is Rachel Riley so good at maths?

' Rachel knows a thing or two about maths, having gained a maths degree from Oriel College, Oxford, and achieving other notable successes thanks to her skills with figures – including the recent book At Sixes And Sevens, a guide to making maths easier.

Who is replacing Rachel on Countdown?

Rachel has broken her silence as the 77 year old is replaced by her good pal Colin Murray. Rachel replied to a fan who posted a gushing tweet about Colin taking over the show til November. They wrote: "Wow hope he stays forever.

Is John strictly married?

Is he married? Whaite is engaged, he lives with partner Paul Atkins, who is a graphic designer, in Leeds. The two have a dog, Abel, who is four.

Who is Paul on Strictly?

John Whaite has been in a relationship with graphic designer Paul Atkins since 2008, with the pair first meeting over Facebook. Paul lives with John in their Leeds home, but he is often away from the spotlight with his social media profiles set to private.