Article: War of words as Countdown fans turns on Vorderman

She has an IQ of 154 and has juggled consonants, vowels and numbers for nearly a quarter of a century, but fans of Channel 4's Countdown are insisting that Carol Vorderman should stick to being an "assistant". Incensed that the teatime quiz show's co-host appears to be trying to expand her role and take on the mantle of the late punning presenter Richard Whiteley, viewers have complained to Channel 4 and made their disapproval known on internet chat rooms. They believe she should leave the chummy humour to Des Lynam, the veteran sports presenter chosen as Whiteley's successor.One message on a popular web forum dedicated to the show said: "There is only one host on Countdown and that is ...

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