Carol Vorderman: Latest News

LORRAINE Kelly looked back to full health as she returned to TV after being replaced by Carol Vorderman last week. Much to fans' disappointment, Lorraine did not appear on her popular ITV show after falling ill with Covid.

Piers Morgan has paid a touching tribute to 'brilliantly clever' Derek Draper, the husband of his former co-star Kate Garraway. Piers, who used to host Good Morning Britain with Kate before he quit in 2021, always had kind words for his former colleague during Derek's tough health battle. Derek was hospitalised many times after catching Covid in 2020 and spent 13 months in hospital.

This Morning dramatically halted its live show to pay tribute to Kate Garraway's husband Derek Draper, who has tragically died aged 56. Alison Hammond and Dermot O'Leary appeared solemn after the news broke, before they sent their love and support to Kate and her two children, Darcey, 15, and Billy, 11.

Kate Garraway has been flooded with messages of support and sadness from her celebrity friends after she confirmed the tragic news that her husband Derek Draper has died aged 56. Good Morning Britain host Kate, 56, announced the news that Derek had passed away after a devastating three year battle with Covid-19, on Instagram on Friday with a poignant post.

Carol Vorderman, 62, told her 332,000 Instagram followers that she has been forced to cancel her plans tomorrow due to poor health. The I'm A Celeb South Africa star explained she was feeling "sweaty and full of temperature" as she connected with her fans via Instagram live. The BBC Wales presenter asked fans to "excuse her" as she continued to cough throughout the video, admitting: "I'm not a well girl tonight".

Shaun Ryder appeared to surprise his I'm A Celebrity... South Africa campmates when he shared the real reason for wearing sunglasses when night fell on their first night in camp.

Eamonn Holmes has taken to Instagram to share a photo of his face covered in shingles as he continues to struggle with his health.The 62-year-old, who is currently recovering from a back operation, posted a photo from 2018 where his face looked red, swollen and covered in blisters.Giving further information to his fans on the common infection, Eamonn wrote: "Ageing puts you at higher risk of shingles (esp. 50+) so it’s good to know what to look for.READ MORE: Eamonn Holmes breaks silence on Holly and Phillip 'queue-jumping' with brutal dig"I’m pleased to partner with @gsk on their Understanding Shingles report, as I’ve suffered from this previously."For info on shingles visit understandingshingles.co.uk.

Lorraine Kelly has announced she tested positive for coronavirus and Carol Vorderman will step in for her this week on Lorraine. The 61-year-old will host Lorraine for the next few days, while the host recovers from the virus.

Eamonn Holmes, 62, took to Instagram yesterday to make a joke over his latest health woes.The GB News presenter left many with a few giggles, including his wife, Loose Women's Ruth Langsford, 62.Eamonn took to Instagram in view of his 756,000 followers to share a snap of his back as he underwent cupping therapy.The presenter can be seen covered in wooden cups as they suctioned onto his back.Cupping therapy is a form of alternative medicine, which originated in China, in which a local suction is created on the skin with the application of heated cups.The treatment is said to help decrease pain and inflammation, increase blood flow, reduce stress and even help things like skin issues or cellulite.A post shared by Eamonn Holmes OBE (@eamonnholmes)He captioned the post: "My osteo James has just gone home. How am I supposed to get into bed now?????"Many social media users, including Eamonn's wife Ruth took to the comments to joke with the presenter.Along with two laughing emojis, Ruth commented: "My ninja turtle!"While Carol Vorderman said: "That actually looks HORRIFIC."Lisa Snowdon continued: "Ruth will be playing the peace pipes on your back."Social media user Annielou175 jokes: "Flipping heck!! You look like a hedgehog."Lane_nic added: "At least Ruth will get a good night's sleep as you won’t be snoring on your back."The presenter has been very open about his recent health woes, telling of his battle with chronic pain last year after a dislocated pelvis led to three slipped discs.Eamonn said in a recent interview how swearing has helped him deal with the agony of his chronic back pain.Writing in Best magazine, he said: "Swearing has got a bad reputation – which I personally think it doesn't deserve.

Carol Vorderman, 60, has shared how she battled a prolonged case of coronavirus before lockdown began last year.The former Countdown host spoke on Good Morning Britain today to Susanna Reid and Richard Madeley, as she opened up on the secret health battle that left her “unable to walk 100 yards” from her front door.She said: “I got Covid before lockdown, long Covid… you know I’m a walker so I can go, ‘Ah I’m off on a nice little 15 miler today’. I couldn’t walk 100 yards. “Months later I still couldn’t.

BBC's The Wheel tested positive for coronavirus.  The BBC Radio One DJ, 36, and the former football manager, 74, are said to be staying at home as a safety precaution after coming into contact with the crew member backstage last Friday evening.

Harry Redknapp,Nick Grimshaw and a number of other celebrities have reportedly been forced into isolation after coming in to contact with someone with coronavirus, it has been claimed. Football legend Harry, 74, BBC radio star Nick, 36, are said to have joined a star-studded lineup, also including Carol Vorderman, Angela Scanlan and Andi Oliver, to film for BBC gameshow The Wheel on Friday 28 May.

supports HTML5 videoCarol Vorderman teared up as she thanked NHS workers following her Covid-19 vaccine appointment.The 60-year-old has received her first dose of the coronavirus vaccine in Bristol today, and got emotional as she returned to her car after her jab.Outside the Ashton Gate Stadium vaccination centre, Carol called their system ‘extraordinary’ and praised the volunteers and nursing staff.Wearing a mask, she said: ‘It was quite an emotional thing really to see everybody.‘So many people here have volunteered, from St John Ambulance to nursing staff, to the lad who was helping me (who) is joining the police force tomorrow.

Carol Vorderman, 60, struggled to fight back tears as she discussed her “emotional experience”. Wearing a mask, she told her 457,000 followers had her first dose of the vaccine in Bristol.

Carol Vorderman, 60, has revealed the reason behind her ound singing voice, which was causing fans to worry.Taking to her Instagram stories, the TV legend that she has laryngitis, which was behind the cause of her croaky speech and raspy vocals.Despite revealing that she had been diagnosed with the inflammatory throat condition, the best-selling author proved that she had not lost her sense of humour as she gave her fans an update.The presenter said: "OMG [oh my god] so a few days ago with laryngitis (throat thing not the name of a friend with bad parents)."I did my best impression of Marge Simpson singing You Are My Sunshine."The TV legend then re-shared a clip of her vocal attempts with her followers, to remind them of her likeness to the

She might be approaching her 60th birthday, but Carol Vorderman is in the prime of her life.Throughout our chat, the star tells us how happy she is, saying, “I love every second of my life.” And anyone who has seen a recent picture of her will know that she’s never looked better. So what’s her secret? And how has she managed to achieve a figure that Kim Kardashian would kill for? When we gently probe Carol about the fact that she’s admitted to having Botox in the past, she politely tells us, “Oh, I’m not going down that route!” Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter.

Carol Vorderman, 59, discussed Sir Tom Jones’ health battle from his childhood on her self-titled BBC Radio Wales show yesterday.The 80-year-old It’s Not Unusual hitmaker recently shared details about suffering from tuberculosis as a child.Sir Tom said the current lockdown reminded him of isolating in his house in Pontypridd when he had tuberculosis (TB) aged 12.Speaking on BBC Radio 2 in a celebration for his 80th birthday, he said: “I was isolated for two years.

While former Countdown star Carol Vorderman, 59, was discussing her dream beach destination with her co-star Owain Wyn on BBC Radio Wales today, the presenter admitted she is "expensive" when it comes to picking the place for a date.The Maths Factor founder opened up about where she would rather be during the coronavirus lockdown.This all came after Carol asked Owain live on air today: "If you had to be on a beach somewhere, which beach?"And what would you be drinking? What would it be?"After her Owain confessed about how much he would love to be in The Gower with an Aperol Spritz, Carol divulged: "I would be..."So I grew up, basically Prestatyn, and those big open sands.

Carol Vorderman celebrates local heroes in Wales in the new BBC show The Great Indoors for BBC Wales amid the coronavirus pandemic. Carol promoted the show on Twitter, which saw her wear a turquoise bodycon dress which showed off her timeless fashion.Last month, Carol told Platinum magazine of how she wished people would stop focussing on her appearance.She said: "One of the sad things is that people think I am only ever talking about the way I look."I just choose to pay no attention to it.

CAROL Vorderman, 59, sent her fans wild when she shared a sexy throwback photo from 20 years ago. The TV star shot to fame on Channel 4's Countdown in 1982, but by the looks of things, she hasn't aged a day.

CAROL Vorderman, 59, impressed fans with her hourglass curves in a peephole dress. The stunning presenter got dressed up to host her lockdown show, The Great Indoors, from BBC Wales.

Carol Vorderman stunned in a revealing catsuit today, as she strutted on her way to work in her native Wales.

CAROL Vorderman, or rather Phwoar-derman, looked sensational in a designer jumpsuit as she made her way to BBC Radio Wales to present her weekly show. The television presenter and education campaigner looked glamorous dressed in a matching top and trousers that she cinched with a belt to show off her tiny waist.

Carol Vorderman, 59, has spoken out about how she misses her plane, Mildred, during the coronavirus pandemic. However, the Countdown legend warned the test pilots how they will be in "trouble" if they don't look after it well enough during her "lockdown adventure".Speaking on BBC Radio Wales yesterday, Carol was asked about how much she misses her aeroplane Mildred, to which she replied: "I do miss Mildred.

Carol Vorderman, 59, has joked about wearing “one of her many wedding dresses” to join in with a couple’s ceremony that is being streamed online during the coronavirus pandemic.The Countdown presenter has been married twice, to Christopher Mather from 1985 to 1986 and then to Patrick King from 1990 to 2000.Carol got onto the subject of marriage while speaking to comedian Mark Watson on her BBC Radio Wales show today.Mark is currently doing a 24-hour online show on Twitch to entertain people in lockdown and raise money for charity.The star explained to Carol: “The Twitch thing is very interactive so there’s a constant chat going on, which means you can do anything with it basically.“So we’ve had a lot of contributions from people.“For

Countdown legend Carol Vorderman, 59, and her friend Suzi Perry, 49, were interrupted during their Instagram live conversation yesterday when the former received a flirtatious comment from a fan.The presenters were catching up over a video call during the coronavirus lockdown when Carol spotted a comment from an admirer who wanted to be her “toyboy”.The request from the Instagram user read: “Would love to be Carol’s toyboy.”After noticing the message, The Maths Factor founder exclaimed: “I just saw someone say, ‘I would love to be Carol’s toyboy’!”Suzi’s male companion, who she has nicknamed “the Geordie lodger”, could then be heard jokingly chiming: “That was me."The Gadget Show star remarked: “I think that might have been the Geordie

Former Countdown presenter and BBC Radio Wales host Carol Vorderman, 59, admitted she was "in floods" of tears after Captain Tom Moore, 99, and Michael Ball's number one single You'll Never Walk Alone was played on air.The radio host confessed to her listeners how "it's just so emotional".Carol, who awarded Captain Tom Moore his Pride of Britain award this week, revealed to her listeners how "emotional" she feels about Captain Tom Moore reaching number one in the charts because of his "incredible history".After the heroic veteran's hit was streamed on air, speaking to her BBC Radio Wales listeners, Carol spoke out about how he's "done good all of his life".The TV star announced: "I'm in floods now."That was Captain Tom Moore, and, oh you've

Up until a couple of weeks ago, Captain Tom Moore was simply amazing for being a 99-year-old war veteran approaching his 100th birthday.

If there’s one thing we love, it’s a viral fad, and the #MeAt20 thing is really hitting the spot.

Carol Vorderman, 59, has admitted she became emotional after watching a heartwarming video of a 92-year-old man playing a trumpet in support of the NHS and key workers during the coronavirus pandemic.The former Countdown presenter was tagged in the video by a fan on Twitter following last night’s Clap for Carers event.The post read: “@carolvorders hi Carol! Here’s Les from Failand. “He’s 92 and playing his beloved trumpet in support of the NHS and key workers xx.”The clip showed Les playing Bring Me Sunshine by Eric & Ernie outside his front door, which prompted his neighbours to applaud his efforts.Carol opened up about her tearful reaction to the clip in view of her 435,000 followers.She wrote: “Well this has made me cry....“92 year old

Celebrity Bake Off is back on screens tonight in aid of Stand Up to Cancer, with four famous faces taking on the trials of the tent.

Former Countdown maths whizz Carol Vorderman, 59, will showcase her baking skills on The Great Celebrity Bake Off 2020 this evening alongside Judge Rinder, Kelly Brook and comedian Mo Gillingham, but will she outshine her co-stars?Speaking to Express.co.uk ahead of tonight’s episode, Judge Rinder, 41, exclusively discussed his experience on the show, in which he claimed Carol had “exceptional” baking skills.Furthermore, the television star said Carol even taught him some vital tips about baking. He said: “She’s amazing, she and I became friends actually.She’s exceptional at baking, that’s all I’m going to say.”He added: “She taught me a lot thank goodness, but watch this space because until I learned how to bake, I had almost no

KELLY Brook serves up eggs, tea and toast — but adds some sauce to it. The model, 40, wore lacy lingerie as she posed at the breakfast table.

Carol Vorderman, 59, who is best known for presenting Channel 4’s Countdown, has opened up about dating, in which she admitted doesn’t want to settle down.

Ofcom has been flooded with 52 complaints about Piers Morgan in just one week after remarks he made about Carol Vorderman's outfit.

Countdown legend Carol Vorderman, 59, has been busy keeping the nation's children entertained with her website The Maths Factor. But the BBC Radio Wales star has opened up about a home blunder she suffered while the UK is in a nationwide lockdown following the coronavirus crisis.Speaking in an exclusive interview with Express.co.uk, the TV legend revealed her Sky dish had fallen off her roof but she can't call anyone around to fix it due to the Government's guidelines on social distancing.Carol explained: "Well my Sky [dish] has fallen off the roof.

Countdown legend Carol Vorderman scolded Piers Morgan this morning after he made a cheeky comment about her online adult-only maths classes.