Article: Please lay off Carol, says Countdown presenter Des.

By Paul Robinson

COUNTDOWN host Des Lynam sprung to the defence of his sidekick Carol Vorderman today and told the snipers: "Give the girl a break."

Carol, the TV quiz show's resident maths brainbox, has been repeatedly accused of trying to hog the limelight since Des took over as presenter last year.

And the 63-year-old housewives' favourite has now hit back on behalf of his embattled right-hand woman, revealing that she has been "deeply hurt" by the criticism she has been receiving.

Des said: "I want people to lay off Carol. She's been portrayed as ...

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