'I Know I Won't Get Every Sum Right but That's Part of the Fun' ; Countdown Rachel Exclusive

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SHE wasn't even born when Countdown first went on air 26 years ago. And 22-year-old Rachel Riley still can't quite believe she will be filling the shoes of Carol Vorderman on one of TV's favourite shows.

"Never in a million years did I think I'd get this job," says Rachel, who makes her first appearance on the Channel 4 show on January 12. "I really can't believe it. I feel like I have won the lottery.

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'I Know I Won't Get Every Sum Right but That's Part of the Fun' ; Countdown Rachel Exclusive

"Ever since they told me I was replacing Carol, I have been waking up and thinking it has all been a dream. Then I realise it is happening. To get a job in TV is just amazing. I am so excited."

Yet she's quickly realised there is a downside to takin...

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