Rachel Riley takes swipe at Countdown co-star as Channel 4 role is branded ‘ridiculous’
RACHEL RILEY certainly didn’t hold back when it came to discussing her 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown co-star’s lack of “small talk” on Friday, after she herself was branded a “Picasso in a shed”.
Rachel Riley takes a swipe at Sean Lock for being grumpy
Rachel Riley hit out at none other than Sean Lock in the latest instalment of 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown, leaving her co-stars in stitches.
The presenter claimed the comedian was the one from the star-studded panel she’d most like to swap lives with after being criticised for her own role.
The 32-year-old said she wanted to avoid pointless “chit-chat” and becoming the controversial comedian, 55, would aid that.
Opening the episode, host Jimmy Carr had started: “Someone with Rachel’s intellectual ability doing the maths on Countdown is ridiculous.
“It’s like someone finding a Picasso in a shed and then deciding to only show it to old people between 2pm and 3pm on weekday afternoons.”
No one is ever going to make small talk with him, are they?
The 45-year-old then asked: “And if you could trade lives with anyone in here this evening, who would it be?”
After taking a second to think, Rachel quipped: “Erm… I think I’d go for Sean.
“Because, you know when you’re in a taxi and they just want to talk, and talk, and talk about the weather and traffic?”
The former Strictly Come Dancing star continued: “No one is ever going to make small talk with him, are they? They’re taking their life into their hands.
“So just to cut the chit-chat.”
Clearly not offended by her light-hearted remark, Sean sarcastically stated: “I love a bit of a natter…”
To much laughter from his Channel 4 companions, Jimmy went on: “Course you do - nothing he likes more. If you ever bump into Sean, have a chat!”
Rachel had wowed in a racy pink dress to stand next to the famous board, which came complete with a bustier style neckline.
The tight number highlighted her slender figure and featured a subtle floral print, which she wore with metallic heels.
The offering also featured Miles Jupp, Alan Carr and Roisin Conaty, while Ivan Brackenbury joined Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner.
Rachel Riley cringes after Alan Carr make a crude joke
“There’s a new #CatsCountdown tonight 9pm with Miles Jupp, Sean Lock, Alan Carr, Roisin Conaty and my favourite DC guest Ivan Brackenbury! Enjoy,” Rachel had tweeted her 573,000 followers beforehand.
Meanwhile, it came just hours before she sent her Instagram fans into a frenzy as she posted a series of stunning shots from her getaway to the Maldives with her boyfriend Pasha Kovalev.
She wasted no time in uploading envy-inducing photos from her time in paradise.
In one snap, the star took a picture of herself wearing a rainbow, crochet bikini.
The summery set allowed Rachel to flash a generous glimpse of her cleavage, thanks to the low-cut neckline.
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown continues Friday at 9pm on Channel 4.