Fans believe Susie Dent, the show’s longtime lexicographer, is a crucial member of Channel 4’s Countdown. Is she missing from the show?
The countdown is a popular daytime words and numbers quiz show since 1982. The show is incomplete without its “Dictionary Corner” segment which is taken by Susie Dent.
Dent is an English lexicographer and etymologist. Since 1992, she has been a regular on Channel 4’s Countdown in the “Dictionary Corner.”
She also appears on 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown and has been a part of the BBC sitcom Not Going Out.
Why Is Susie Dent Missing From Countdown?
Susie Dent appeared on the Countdown on Monday, June 6, 2022 episode. The word of the day was “corrump”.
It is a 14th-century word that means to destroy something morally or bring it down to nothing.
However, the question “Why is Susie Dent not on Countdown today?” is usually searched on Google. It all began in December 2021.
Dent was once missing on its episode after suffering from the Covid. The show host had addressed Dent’s absence saying;
“As you can see, Susie’s not here. She’s away having a Covid test.”. After taking her medical leave she finally returned on 20th December.
At the time, she had missed one day of the recording while waiting for a test. Following this, she missed a total of five episodes.
Has Susie Dent Left Countdown?
Susie Dent has not left Countdown, however, there are rumors that she could be leaving in the near future.
Nevertheless, Dent has never talked about her departure from the show. She must have received many offers from rival channels but has not shown interest.
Susie, an experienced lexicographer, will make roughly around £45,000 in 2022. However, the majority of them are self-employed, and your income will be determined by your experience and talents. As far as we know, the lexicographer is very satisfied with the management. She has no plans to depart the show anytime soon.
Where Is Susie Dent Today?
Susie Dent had been happily married to Paul Atkins 2001, a primary school teacher. The former couple also has two daughters Lucy and Rhea. Dent got separated from her husband in the year 2021
Countdown airs on Channel 4 at 2.10 pm on weekdays, and older programs are available on All4. Dent is regular in the show and she appears in the segment.
As of 2022, Dent goes by the handlename @susiedent on Instagram. She has a total of 30.5 thousand followers on the platform.