Carol Vorderman dazzles fans in figure-hugging dress as she celebrates Countdown’s 40th anniversary

CAROL Vorderman has dazzled in a figure-hugging dress to celebrate Countdown’s 40th.

The popular Channel 4 show first aired 40 years ago today, broadcasting its first episode on November 2, 1982.

The show was originally hosted by the late Richard Whiteley, with Carol making her TV debut as his co-presenter.

Taking to Twitter, Carol, 61, paid tribute to the show that helped launch her TV career.

She said: “Happy Birthday to me, 40 years on the television, who’d have thought it?

“My first appearance was on Countdown doing the numbers, Countdown was the first show on Channel 4, November 2nd 1982.

“So happy birthday Channel 4, and of course happy birthday Countdown, all of us 40 years old today.”

Carol looked incredible as she wished the show and Channel 4 well, wearing a figure-hugging pale blue ribbed knit dress.

It featured cream buttons and a collar, and Carol highlighted her slim waist with a cream belt.

Carol completed her look with her blonde hair in loose waves and smoky eye make up.

The star was immediately flooded with comments, with Myleene Klass writing “Yas queen.”

A fan tweeted: “I am sure you are getting younger Carol.”

Another added: “I remember it well Ms V it was the start of A 40yr crush that shows no sign of waining.”

Carol also shared a throwback snap from her time on the show, and left fans stunned by her transformation from then to now.