Carol Vorderman "loves" post-Countdown life

Monday February 2, 2009

The 48-year-old maths whiz - who left the quiz show two months ago after 26 years - is revelling in her new role as full-time mum. "For the first time in years, I've got some routine. It's a happiness which I've never found on planet celebrity"

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