Anne Robinson signs off on final Countdown episode – and doesn’t even say goodbye to show-Sabrina Barr-Entertainment – Metro

Anne Robinson’s time as the host of Countdown has come to an end, with the veteran broadcaster fronting her final episode of the Channel 4 game show.

However, how some may have expected her to bid farewell to the programme or for a fuss to be made on screen about her departure, there was seemingly no mention of her stepping down from her role whatsoever.

Anne’s tenure on Countdown has only lasted a year, having taken over from former star of The Apprentice Nick Hewer.

When he left, he expressed how much of a ‘pleasure’ it had been working with Susie Dent and Rachel Riley for almost a decade, before referencing his successor and urging viewers to ‘be generous’ towards her.

Meanwhile, for Anne’s final episode, she dished out her usual thank yous to Susie in Dictionary Corner, guest star Jenny Ryan from The Chase, and maths whizz Rachel.

‘Thank you for watching. Bye,’ the former Weakest Link host then said to the camera, before a round of applause from the audience.

Anne Robinson on Countdown (Picture: Channel 4)

Several people pointed out how odd they found the lack of a celebratory send-off for Anne, with one person tweeting: ‘A lowkey bye from Anne. Not one mention that it was her last show #Countdown.’

‘No mention of Anne Robinson’s last #Countdown on the show,’ someone else said, while another wrote: ‘She was given no fanfare or heartfelt goodbye it seems.’

Another viewer shared that they felt there was an air of ‘coldness’ in the studio, while someone else expressed their view that her exit seemed ‘abrupt’.

Following Anne’s final episode, Colin Murray was welcomed into the Countdown studio as the temporary stand-in before a permanent replacement host is announced.

Ahead of his new role, Colin compared himself to an ‘assistant manager’, saying he’d been ‘given the job until the end of the season’, with his stint on Countdown due to last from mid-July to the start of November this year.

Rachel celebrated Colin’s arrival on Twitter, writing: ‘Today this lovely bloke @ColinMurray takes over hosting @C4Countdown.

‘He loves the show, the game, the contestants and the team and we all love him. Catch us weekdays same time, same place 2.10pm.’

Anne’s exit came amid rumours of a rift between her and Rachel, although this speculation was dismissed as ‘nonsense’.

Addressing the claim of a feud between them, Anne said: ‘I’m not saying I would go on holiday with Rachel Riley, but she is brilliant. Absolutely honestly, I do admire her – she is really, really good at what she does, as is Susie Dent.’

Metro.co.uk has contacted Channel 4 for comment.

Countdown airs weekdays at 2.10pm on Channel 4 and All 4.

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