COUNTDOWN'S QUEEN: RACHEL RILEY ON NUMBERS AND NONSENSE

Rachel Riley has become a household name thanks to her stint on Countdown. The brainy beauty isn't merely known for her dazzling style, though. Her sharp brainpower and talents in solving those tricky numerical puzzles have earned her a legion of fans. From tackling the infamous Conundrums to showing off her knack for spotting patterns, Rachel has

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