Overview
- Anne Robinson has denied persistent rumors of a feud with Countdown co-hosts Rachel Riley and Susie Dent, stating there was no lasting rift.
- She admitted to telling Rachel Riley to 'shut up' during filming due to excessive talkativeness but framed it as a minor studio dynamic issue.
- Robinson confirmed her departure after one year stemmed from a pay dispute and her refusal to join Channel 4's payroll despite being offered a raise.
- The broadcaster criticized 'woke culture,' calling its proponents 'woke terrorists,' and expressed disappointment in the quality of modern television programming.
- Rachel Riley acknowledged on-set tensions with Robinson, describing her as unsympathetic and noting a change in atmosphere after her exit.