Rachel Riley looked windswept as she left the Countdown studios in Salford’s Media City on Wednesday after filming the show.
The mathematician, 36, was caught in a gust of wind as as she headed home after another action-packed day of filming.
Her appearance comes after TV presenter Colin Murray was confirmed as the Channel 4 show’s new temporary host.
Gusty: Rachel Riley looked windswept as she left the Countdown studios in Salford’s Media City on Wednesday after filming the show
Rachel looked radiant as ever for the outing as she showed off her toned legs in a pair of floral print Bermuda shorts.
She teamed the outfit in a red sweater with a kooky frilled sleeve and carried her belongings in a chic backpack.
With her blonde locks cascading in the breezy air, the TV star kept comfortable in a pair of stylish runners which she teamed with a pair of red ankle socks.
Windy: With her blonde locks cascading in the breezy air, the TV star kept comfortable in a pair of stylish runners which she teamed with a pair of red ankle socks
TV beauty: Rachel looked radiant as ever for the outing as she showed off her toned legs in a pair of floral print Bermuda shorts
Welcoming back new host Colin for another busy day of filming, an excited Rachel took to her Instagram to post a snap of the pair looking jovial.
She captioned the post: ‘Guess who’s back, back again. Colin’s back. Tell a friend! @mrcolinmurray’.
Putting any workplace woes behind her, a smiling Rachel appeared in extremely high sprits in the selfie.
Happy to see you! Welcoming back new host Colin for another busy day of filming, an excited Rachel took to her Instagram to post a snap of the pair looking jovial
She captioned the post: ‘Guess who’s back, back again. Colin’s back. Tell a friend! @mrcolinmurray’
Pals: Colin was later seen strolling with Irish Comedian and friend Neil Delamere as the pair left Countdown filming at Media City
Chit chat: Colin appeared deep in conversation as he stopped and chatted after a busy afternoon of filming
Colin confirmed on Tuesday that he was the new temporary host of the long running show.
The Match Of The Day 2 presenter, 45, shared the news on his Twitter page on following mounting speculation that he would take on the role.
Poking fun at his football background, Colin joked that he was the ‘assistant manager, given the job until end of season’, after Anne Robinson quit the show following just one year in the job.
Back of the net! Colin Murray confirmed he was the new temporary host of Countdown (pictured in 2022)
He continued: ‘Earn respect of dressing room (Susie Dent and Rachel Riley), get some points on the board, try to win a trophy! 75 games to get it right!
‘Absolute honour. Fave show ever. July 14 to start of Nov. #Countdown.’
Colin confirmed he was already recording episodes of the much-loved show as he shared a clip of his new dressing room to the tune of Endor’s Pump It Up.
It was recently rumoured that Colin would fill Anne‘s shoes until Channel 4 bosses find a permanent replacement or her Countdown position.
Confirmation! The Match Of The Day 2 presenter, 45, shared the news on his Twitter page on Tuesday following mounting speculation that he would take on the role
The TV presenter, who is also known for hosting his own BBC Radio 5 show, allegedly began filming episodes on Sunday.
Hinting that he could even be in for the permanent role, a source told The Mirror: ‘Colin has agreed to be a stand-in host for us, which is brilliant news.
‘He knows the team and gets on really well with Rachel, they are good friends off screen.
‘No one knows what is going to happen beyond the autumn in terms of hosting, but if Colin does want the job, he is in the right place to show why he should get it.’
Bookmakers had tipped Carol Vorderman and Rachel Riley as favourites to replace Anne as the main presenter after number one favourite Richard Osman ruled himself out of the running.
Carol, who was the show’s maths whizz for 26 years, this week told fans it ‘would be an honour’ to return to Countdown as host after calls for her to get the job.
Exit: It comes after Anne revealed she quit Countdown over a pay dispute and said she did insist on ‘noisy’ Susie Dent and Rachel Riley’s mics being switched off
