Countdown
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The mathlete in me loves countdowns. There are seven month left until Christmas. Less than 30 days until the new iPhone comes out.
Are You Happy With the New Lineup on Countdown?
After all the rumours about who would replace Carol Vorderman and Des O'Connor, Countdown returns to our TV screens today with its new hosts. Sky Sports' Jeff Stelling is the new man keeping score, and Rachel Riley is the new maths whizz. Susie Dent continues in Dictionary Corner, and this week's guest is Andrew Sachs, who has also got a role on Coronation Street following Manuelgate.
Sugar Bits — Amy Winehouse Admits Her Marriage is Over
- Amy Winehouse has apparently admitted her marriage to Blake Fielder-Civil is over, because Blake has left her for the blonde German model who mouthed "I love you" during his court appearances. Amy also reportedly said they were only together for sex. — News of the World
- Gordon Ramsay and his wife, Tana, gave a show of unity by posing for pictures after allegations emerged he has been having an affair with a "professional mistress".
Sugar Bits — Lindsay and Samantha About to Get Engaged?
- Lindsay Lohan and Samantha Ronson are reportedly getting engaged in Paris, where they will fly to tomorrow before returning to London to announce their engagement. — Mirror
- Mitch Mitchell, drummer for Jimi Hendrix Experience, was found dead in his hotel room yesterday. He was 61.
Sugar Bits — David Tennant Quits Doctor Who
- David Tennant is to stand down as Doctor Who, and will leave the role after four special episodes are broadcast next year. He made the announcement after winning the outstanding drama performance prize at the National Television Awards. — BBC
- Following Russell Brand's resignation, the BBC's director general is to meet the corporation's governing body to discuss Russell and Jonathan's prank on Andrew Sachs, which has now received 27,000 complaints.
Sugar Bits — Robbie Williams Planning a Family With Ayda
- Robbie Williams is not only back with Ayda Field; the couple are planning to start a family. Ayda has reportedly told friends that she’s stopped drinking and they’re planning to visit his family in the UK soon. There's also talk of Robbie making an appearance at next month’s MTV EMA Awards as a presenter.
Sugar Bits — Further Details on Madonna and Guy's Divorce
- Madonna reportedly decided to end her marriage to Guy Ritchie because he refused to spend more time in New York, shunned her love of Kabbalah, failed to support her emotionally over child adoption plans, and put his London pub before his family. The couple have no pre-nuptial agreement, but Guy reportedly wants "not one penny" of her estimated £300million fortune, and they are expected to agree a settlement outside court. — The Sun
- Lynne Spears is planning on turning her controversial book about Britney into a film.
Sugar Bits — Madonna and Guy Ritchie Announce Divorce
Update: Madonna's rep, Liz Rosenberg, confirms that Madonna and Guy Ritchie will divorce after seven and a half years of marriage. The couple requests that the public respect their privacy. They have not agreed on a settlement.
Sugar Bits — Katy Perry Will Host MTV EMAs
- Katy Perry will make her presenting debut as the host of the MTV Europe Music Awards at the ceremony in Liverpool on 6 November. She has also been nominated for two awards. — BBC
- David and Victoria Beckham's housekeepers have been arrested for possibly stealing £2.5 million worth of items from the Beckhams' London home to sell on the Internet while the family has been living in LA.
Sugar Bits — Peaches Geldof Finally See Husband Again
- Peaches Geldof was finally reunited with her new husband, Max Drummey, when she attended his Chester French support set for N.E.R.D. in Manchester last night, but left via the stage door alone. — Daily Mail
- Lily Allen has said that while she knows she's not "a good person" when she's under the influence of drugs, she also said: "I'm not gonna say I'm never gonna do drugs again".