No More Countdown For Carol
July 29, 2008
After 26 years of appearing on Countdown, Carol Vorderman steps down. Count down was the first show to be broadcast on Channel 4, which makes Carol the first female to appear on the channel.
Allegedly Carol was told that she had to accept a pay cut and that the show would carry on fine without her. Richard Whiteleys late partner critisised the show, dubbing the affair ‘below the belt’.
Channel 4 have not commented on the goings on, saying that they do not discuss presenters contractual issues.
People close to the show have said that it is not in fact due to a pay row, but that she was forced out with a 90% pay cut. Ms Apanowicz said
“Remarks allegedly made by the programme’s producers that the show had survived after Whiteley’s death in 2005 and would continue without Vorderman, were “below the belt” and “crass”.
After 26 years of Carol Vorderman picking those numbers, who will now stand in her shoes? She has stayed faithfully with the show and has been an excellent role model for women throughout a very male orientated era.
In leaving Carol acted with ‘great dignity’ said Ms Apanowicz; apparently Carol said
‘Thank you very much; I’m very sad to leave - wish my colleagues all the best’
after being effectively pushed out of the show.
What will come of Channel 4 at tea time? Good luck Carol!
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