I won Countdown so many times bosses forced me to retire – here’s what you don’t see on screens

A FORMER contestant on Countdown has claimed they were on the show so much that bosses forced them to retire.

It’s the ultimate clash of mathematical skill and literary knowledge that tests participants to the very edge of their limits.

Channel 4A former contestant on Countdown has lifted the lid on what it’s like to be on the show[/caption] Channel 4Anne Robinson announced that she was leaving Countdown earlier this year[/caption]

But despite Countdown celebrating its 40th anniversary this year...