Carol Vorderman's Countdown tears

14-11-2008 13:00

Carol Vorderman was left in tears when she filmed her last episode of 'Countdown'.

The star - who has lent her maths expertise to 4,750 episodes of the hit Channel 4 show - broke down yesterday (13.11.08) as she said farewell to viewers while clips of past programmes were shown.

The special tribute - which is due to air in December - featured shots of Carol with late presenter Richard Whiteley, which the 47-year-old beauty said made her feel reunited with her friend

She said: "I know that not having 'Countdown' will leave a massive hole in my life and that is so sad."

The special tribute - which is due to air in December - featured shots of Carol with late presenter Richard Whiteley, which the 47-year-old beauty said made her feel "reunited" with her friend.

She said: "It was a very special send-off, especially when I saw Richard's face on screen.

"They showed all our mistakes and the tears flowed. But I can't believe it has come to an end - or how kind everyone has been."

She added: "I'm a lucky old bird to be adding up for 26 years."