Vick Hope wants to present 'Countdown' one day.
Vick Hope wants to present Countdown
The 33-year-old star was a guest panellist in Dictionary Corner on the words and numbers game show a few months ago but she admitted what she really wants is to take over from Colin Murray as anchor of the competition in the future because she is such a big fan of quizzes, and he has already given her his blessing.
She told the Sunday Mirror newspaper: "I messaged Colin after he got the job and said, 'Congrats, you were born for this, you deserve this.'
"He said, 'Give it 10 years and you can take over.' So give it 10 years and I'd love to do 'Countdown'.
"I love doing quizzes so much, they make me really happy."
The Cambridge University graduate previously shared her excitement at being asked to be part of Dictionary Corner.
Sharing photos from filming, she wrote on Instagram in December: “Aaaahhhh VICKTIONARY CORNER!!! So so SO excited to be joining the wonderful Countdown team on @channel4 every afternoon this week at 2 in Dictionary Corner!
“The loveliest of times with the loveliest bunch, MAN I LOVE WORDS SO MUCH! Thank you for having me, daada daada dadadada BUMMM.(sic)"
Vick has also been a guest presenter on 'Pointless' alongside Alexander Armstrong after Richard Osman stepped down as co-host in 2022.
She said earlier this year: “What an absolute joy to get quizzy at teatime on the most iconic game show around!
"I love 'Pointless', am obsessed with trivia and quizzes, and can’t wait to join Xander and the contestants every day from Richard’s hot seat. One very excited pointless co-host incoming."
Fellow guest presenter Sally Phillips added: "I am so looking forward to trying Richard Osman’s big shoes on and being the answer police on 'Pointless'.
"I am certain the power of the Pointless laptop will go to my head, and I will become insufferable, which I am also really looking forward to."
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