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Countdown star Susie Dent sent disturbing letter written in fan’s blood

"It was a slightly strange one"

Susie Dent, host of dictionary corner on Channel 4’s Countdown, previously revealed that she received a very odd piece of fan mail.

The 59 year old received a letter sent into her fan mail, but with a chilling twist. The letter was written in their own blood!

Susie Dent looking serious on Channel 4's Countdown
Susie Dent has appeared on Channel 4’s Countdown since 1992 (Credit: Channel 4)
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Countdown star Susie Dent on ‘strange’ fan mail

The wordsmith, who sits on Channel 4‘s Countdown, previously described the gift as ‘strange’. Speaking in an interview, Susie said it disturbed her: “It made me dizzy thinking about it. It was a slightly strange one.”

The concerning letter also contained a request that Susie wouldn’t reveal.

The revelation came as she discussed how former Countdown host Nick Hewer had revealed he received a pair of racy red knickers in the post from one besotted fan.

It was a slightly strange one.

She added: “I’ve certainly not had any knickers – male or otherwise – that I know of. The team are wonderful, I think they probably check things before they pass them on.”

Read more: How did Susie Dent land the job on Countdown some 30 years ago?

Countdown stars Rachel Riley, Anne Robinson and Susie Dent on Channel 4
Countdown stars Rachel Riley, Anne Robinson and Susie Dent on Channel 4 (Credit: Channel 4)

Feud claims and a new host

Letters written in blood aside, the Channel 4 show has been hit with controversy in recent years after reports of a feud between numbers whizz Rachel Riley and former host Anne Robinson.

Rachel has recently revealed that it’s a happier ship, from her point of view at least, since Colin Murray took over as host.

Colin has said that, since he took over, the “atmosphere” on set has “changed”. He also said of Rachel: “She’s very strong. She’s absolutely the captain of the ship.”

Countdown is on Channel 4 weekdays at 2.15pm.

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