Anne Robinson The Host Of The Weakest Link Will Be The New Host Of Countdown

Anne Robinson to Host Countdown

Anne Robinson, the host of The Weakest Link, will be the new host of Countdown.

Anne Robinson, born 26 September 1944, is an English television presenter and game show host. She was born in Crosby, Lancashire. Robinson began her career as a journalist and newsreader for the BBC.

Robinson is best known for hosting the BBC game show The Weakest Link, which ran from 2000 to 2012. The Weakest Link is a television game show which first appeared in the United Kingdom on BBC Two on 14 August 2000.

Channel 4 confirmed that Robinson will become the first female host of Countdown. She will replace Nick Hewer, who has hosted the show since 2012.