English - Entertainer | January 11, 1986 -
I only applied for 'Countdown' as a bit of a laugh while applying for lots of other graduate jobs. I've had some amazing opportunities, and I've loved every minute.
Rachel Riley
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Before 'Countdown,' I'd never even met anyone who was on TV.
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The paso doble is my favourite dance on 'Strictly,' so I'm so pleased I get to do it.
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Being bad at maths shouldn't be something to brag about, and I'm glad people are waking up to this, but there's no reason be embarrassed to look for help when it comes to numeracy.
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There's no such thing as a 'maths brain.' Anyone can be numerate; it's just a matter of confidence. There are so many opportunities to improve your skills during everyday life, doing even a little a day can make maths feel more familiar and less scary.
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'I'm a Celebrity' is not my cup of tea whatsoever. I don't like the animal cruelty in it, to be honest.
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I like to do things where you do learn something and go on a journey, such as 'Strictly Come Dancing.'
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For my 21st birthday party, I had a 'Strictly'-themed fancy dress.
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When I was at uni, our whole college bar would gather around the quiz machine for a few games every night.
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I'm very excited to be joining the 'Gadget Show' family. I'm always keen to try out new gadgets, so it's going to be brilliant to be able to get my hands on the latest models and test them on behalf of the viewers.
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The best thing about 'Strictly' is it doesn't matter what level you start at, if you've never put a foot in front of the other in your life.
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Digital exclusion is a difficult issue for families across the whole of the U.K., including my own. I love seeing my nan, but with such a busy schedule and a long distance between us, I don't get to see her nearly as often as I would like.
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