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She is known for her no-nonsense approach as the iconic host of The Weakest Link.
And Anne Robinson, 76, has taken on a new presenting role on Countdown, as she finished her first day on set on Wednesday afternoon.
The TV star, who is replacing the recently retired Nick Hewer, cut a low-key figure in a Breton striped top and cropped jogging bottoms as she exited the studio in MediacityUK in Manchester.
Busy day at the office: Anne Robinson, 76, cut a low-key figure in a Breton striped top and navy cropped jogging bottoms on Wednesday as she finished her first day of filming Countdown
She also made sure to wrap up warm in a quilted black jacket.
Anne added a splash of colour with red pumps and tucked her signature red tresses beneath a Ralph Lauren cap.
The former Weakest Link presenter was seen holding a tote bag, full of her essential items, as she sauntered through the city before heading home.
She protected herself from the novel coronavirus with a classic black face mask.
New gig: The TV star, who is known for her no-nonsense approach as the iconic host of The Weakest Link, has taken on a new presenting role on the Channel 4 programme
In February, it was confirmed that Anne would be the first female presenter of Countdown after being named as the Nick’s, 77, replacement.
Confirmation of her appointment on the Channel 4 staple was made on Steph’s Packed Lunch, where her name formed a Countdown inspired conundrum.
Speaking live on the show, Anne told host Steph McGovern she’s excited to be joining Rachel Riley and Susie Dent, saying: ‘I’m very excited, I want to rename it “Three Clever Girls Do Countdown.”‘
Asked if she’s a fan of conundrums, she added: ‘I love anagrams. I do The Times crossword every day. I’m not very good at adding up or subtracting…
Filling his boots: She is replacing the recently retired Nick Hewer, and she made sure to wrap up warm in a quilted black jacket
Staying prepared: The former Weakest Link presenter was seen holding a tote bag, full of her essential items, as she sauntered through the city before heading home
Assist: She was also seen wearing a hearing aid
‘I’ll tell you what’s great about this show, it’s very clever contestants who have to work at speed. I think that’s what’s most impressive, they do it within 30 seconds.’
Steph also asked what her approach will be on Countdown, given her former reputation as the queen of mean’.
She replied: ‘I’ve had my family here, two grandsons, daughter and son-in-law. It seems like a year they’ve been here doing home-screaming, as I call it, and I really have been practising to be nice… not always successfully. But I am going to tone down my nastiness… sort of!’
Safety first: She protected herself from the novel coronavirus with a classic black face mask
Big announcement: In February, it was confirmed that Anne would be the first female presenter of Countdown after being named as the Nick’s, 77, replacement
Reveal: Confirmation of her appointment on the Channel 4 staple was made on Steph’s Packed Lunch, where her name formed a Countdown inspired conundrum
Anne also told Steph she’s slightly scared of Susie’s and Rachel’s brains, adding: ‘The three of us will transform things, it will be Countdown goes chic, won’t it?!’
And she sent a message to viewers, saying: ‘Keep watching and please can we have some female contestants?’
Steph asked how she feels about returning to TV, after she finished presenting the Weakest Link in 2011.
Anne responded: ‘I feel more at home on the telly than I do anywhere else. I’m delighted.
‘I did slightly hope, with diversity, I might take over from Gary Lineker on Match of the Day but then the Countdown request came and it’s much better.’
Dream team: Speaking live on the show, Anne told host Steph McGovern she’s excited to be joining Rachel Riley and Susie Dent, saying: ‘I’m very excited, I want to rename it “Three Clever Girls Do Countdown”‘
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