Carol Vorderman has broken her silence after fans called for her to return to Countdown as host, after Anne Robinson announced she was stepping down.
The TV favourite, 61, who was the show's maths whizz for 26 years told fans it 'would be an honour' to return to the series as the programme's host.
Taking to Twitter on Wednesday, she wrote: 'Thank you to all of you saying such lovely things about a possibility of me returning to Countdown.
Back again? Carol Vorderman has broken her silence after fans called for her to return to Countdown as host, after Anne Robinson announced she was stepping down after just a year
'You're very kind & it would be an honour but I want to wish whoever is the lucky human to be the new host all the love and 9 letter words in the world #CountWell#HappyDays.'
Speaking to The Sun, a TV insider previously revealed: 'Carol is such a big part of Countdown and Channel 4 know how much everyone loves her.
'Bosses would love her to come back as the main host, her Countdown journey would come full circle. It would be perfect.'
A source close to the star told the publication: 'Countdown has always held a special place in Carol’s heart. And she continues to be a big fan of the show, nearly 40 years on.
Honoured: The TV favourite, 61, who co hosted the show for 26 years told fans it 'would be an honour' to return to the series
'It’s lovely to see that she’s had such great support from fans of the show online.'
Carol's response comes after it was revealed that also in the running to replace to Anne as host is TV presenter Richard Osman.
Richard, 51, recently quit his show Pointless after 13 years so would be free to take on new commitments.
It comes amid claims that the cast of Countdown are 'relieved' that Anne is leaving after reports on an on set feud with Rachel Riley - who Anne reportedly found 'too noisy' - and Susie Dent.
New role? Carol's response comes after it was revealed that also in the running to replace to Anne as host is TV presenter Richard Osman
One insider told The Mirror: 'Everyone is so relieved, to be honest. It's all been a bit of a disaster with the fallouts and squabbles, we just want to draw a line under it and move on.'
Meanwhile Ladbrokes have said that Richard currently has 3/1 odds of replacing Anne on Countdown.
After Richard, the next strongest odds for replacements go to comedian Susan Calman and Taskmaster star Alex Horne, both of whom have 4/1 odds.
Star: TV star Richard, 51, recently quit his show Pointless after 13 years so would be free to take on new commitments (Anne is pictured)
Writer Victoria Coren Mitchell is next with 9/2 odds, while 8 Out Of 10 Cats star Jon Richardson follows with 11/2 odds.
Richard said in his statement last month when he quit Pointless: 'I will miss everyone so much, but I'm thrilled that I'll still be presenting the celebrity shows. I can't thank everyone enough for twelve amazing
