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Susan Knox

Rachel Riley fights laughter as Countdown board spells out X-rated phrase

Countdown star Rachel Riley tried her hardest not to erupt into laughter on Tuesday's instalment of the Channel 4 show after an X-rated phrase appeared on the famous board.

The much-loved TV star, 36, fought back the giggles 36, as she stood by the board after spotting the list of vowels and consonants which created the words 'jiz' and 'louder'.

Rachel couldn't help but smirk as the cheeky phrase appeared on the board, and while she chose to ignore the naughty coincidence, her face said it all.

As always, Rachel oozed class and elegance in a striking floral dress, and she showed her professionalism by keeping calm and carrying on with the show as normal - despite the x-rated phrase remaining on the board for an extended amount of time.

While Rachel managed to keep her cool, the same can't be said for Channel 4 viewers who flocked to Twitter to share their thoughts on the rather awkward situation.

Rachel oozed class and elegance in a striking floral dress, and she showed her professionalism by keeping calm (Channel 4)

"JIZ LOUDER!!! If I was Rachel I'd be on the floor rolling around with laughter. Fair play to her," one impressed fan tweeted.

"OMG! Countdown never disappoints. Jiz Louder hahaha," another quipped.

"I bet it's killing Rachel inside not to laugh or comment on this," someone else added.

While a fourth Countdown viewer tweeted: "Rachel Riley is a master of butter wouldn't melt mischief."

Although Rachel managed to hold back the laughter this time, she has on occasion burst into hysterics as the board showcased some rather questionable phrases.

Earlier this year, Rachel couldn't contain her laughter after one of the contestants came up with the phrase 'Up vaginas'.

Rachel managed to hold back the laughter this time (Channel 4)

At the time, Jo Brand was in Dictionary Corner and Rachel turned to her and quipped: "We love vaginas don't we Jo?"

"Oh we love vaginas!" replied the comedian.

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