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 simply known for her dazzling looks, though. Her sharp intellect and ability 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 e

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