Rachel Riley

Countdown’s Rachel Riley potty trained her daughter at 3 months to save the planet

Countdown’s Rachel Riley potty trained her daughter at 3 months to save the planet

The 35-year-old is currently expecting baby no. 2. Countdown’s Rachel Riley has revealed she potty trained her daughter at three months to create a more eco-friendly household. The maths whiz, 35, says she ditched disposable nappies early on for Maven, now 17 months, in a bid to be more sustainable. Speaking to the Sun, she […]

5 years ago

Rachel Riley announces pregnancy in true Countdown style

Rachel Riley announces pregnancy in true Countdown style

We can’t think of a more fitting way to let everyone know Countdown presenter Rachel Riley has announced that she’s expecting her second child with Strictly Come Dancing star Pasha Kovalev. The perfect way to break the news was, of course, via Countdown anagram, or  “a special teatime teaser!” Posing in front of the famous […]

5 years ago

Rachel Riley gives birth to first child in bathroom with husband Pasha Kovalev

Rachel Riley gives birth to first child in bathroom with husband Pasha Kovalev

She was overdue by two weeks. Rachel Riley has given birth to her first child with husband Pasha Kovalev. The Countdown presenter and proud ‘Warrior for Truth’ recipient welcomed her daughter this week in her home bathroom. She named the baby Maven (which means “one who understands”) Aria (which means “lioness”). “Two weeks after we were […]

7 years ago

Rachel Riley and Pasha Kovalev got married in secret on the weekend

Rachel Riley and Pasha Kovalev got married in secret on the weekend

Fair play to the lads. Rachel Riley and Pasha Kovalev have gotten married on the sly in Vegas. The Countdown presenter and Strictly dancer tied the knot in a secret ceremony over the weekend, just a few weeks after announcing that they were expecting their first child together. Riley announced the news on Instagram yesterday, sharing […]

7 years ago

Rachel Riley and Strictly’s Pasha Kovalev expecting first child together

Rachel Riley and Strictly’s Pasha Kovalev expecting first child together

Rachel Riley has announced she is expecting her first child with Strictly Come Dancing’s Pasha Kovalev. The Countdown presenter shared their happy news on social media on Friday – and in the most adorable way possible. She posted a photo of herself holding her stomach and standing in front of the Countdown board, with the letters behind her spelling out […]

7 years ago

The reason why Strictly Come Dancing’s Pasha Kovalev left the show is actually really sad

The reason why Strictly Come Dancing’s Pasha Kovalev left the show is actually really sad

Fair though. Yesterday, it was confirmed that Pasha Kovalev would be leaving Strictly Come Dancing after eight years. And apparently, Pasha’s girlfriend, Rachel Riley, is the main reason he decided to leave the show. It has been reported that Rachel said her boyfriend was underpaid for his work. A Strictly insider said: “Rachel is adamant […]

8 years ago