ON TWITTER
#ANNEROBINSON
Channel 4 announced that the former Weakest Link star will be the first female host of Countdown.
@Kip_star1 wrote: “I've never been a fan of Ms. Robinson, however, I can certainly see her appeal. I think she'll be a brilliant and welcome change, her serious hard sarcasm along with soft Rachel and Susie will make compulsive viewing.”
@Amitchampaneri1 tweeted: “The contestants better hope they are not the weakest link...”
@stewforfin wrote: “OK well that’s rendered it unwatchable then.”
@ktlulu1986 wrote: “Imagine her reaction if someone only gets a five-letter word!”
@bigeaudevie1 wrote: “I feel sorry for Colin Murray. He's done a good job filling in.”
@Martlarkin wrote: “Oooo dear... there goes the neighbourhood. Don't think it'll be too many episodes before it starts to become all about her.”
@Nigelrollings wrote: “Disappointing choice (although I've nothing against her). Should have gone for an under-50, for longevity. Will be looking for another replacement within the next five years.”
@fiona_titcombe wrote: “Good luck to Anne – will be interesting to see her settle into the role and make it her own. Big boots to fill!”
#MEGHANANDHARRY
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are expecting their second child.
@seestheperson wrote: “This is going to be interesting... if Meghan stays in the US for the delivery (which she probably will), the person 8th in line to the throne of the UK will be an American citizen.”
@TIHWPOD repied: “Since Harry is a British citizen and Meghan is an American citizen, no matter where the babies are born, they will have dual citizenship.”
@Seahag wrote: “Too bad they couldn't let Princess Eugene have a few days to shine with her new baby, before announcing.”
@Queenof said: “Do I have to watch her hold and touch her tummy for seven months?”
@Jules5812 tweeted: “Thank goodness we won't have to put up with her melodramatics at the birth of this one!”
@Tminister4u wrote: “So they take legal action to protect their privacy. And then with the aid of their expensive PR department publicly promote their new baby and even pose for a photo to be released on Valentine's Day."