Countdown is set to release new episodes in July, the stars of & # 39; have revealed.
The series – which has been on the air since 1982 as a staple of Channel 4's day schedule – ran out of new episodes two weeks ago, with the network currently hosting an old championship season from an few years ago.
Nick, therefore, refuses to remain isolated from the government for more than 70 years in isolation.
The 76-year-old – who has fronted the show since 2012 after leaving his performance as one of Lord Sugar's aides on The Apprentice – is technically in a high-risk category 39; s for contracting coronavirus.
34-year-old mathematician Rachel told The Mirror: & # 39; D & # 39; r is a preliminary date for July. If we go back, we unfortunately won't have an audience. But like the rest of the country, we'll just play it by ear.
& # 39; If we were in & # 39; e studio, so we could be socially remote, because that's the space. The space in the studio is okay, we can make our own mic.
Co-host: Rachel Riley said, & # 39; Nick is 76, so he has to be a little cautious & # 39;
& # 39; Nick is 76, so he has to be a little cautious. & # 39;
Nick spoke on Good Morning Britain via video link last Tuesday, acknowledging that he was & # 39; happy & # 39; is to return to the studio, however, he noted he will be cautious and keep his distance from others if he does.
He said, & # 39; I will happily return, but very careful! I will keep my distance. Nothing will stop Countdown, it has been running since 1982. & # 39;
Nick added at the time that he was hopeful that the show will & # 39; re in June & # 39; would run.
Eager: Speaking on Good Morning Britain last Tuesday via video link, Nick acknowledged that he & # 39; happy & # 39; has to return to the studio, however, he noted that he will be cautious and keep his distance from others if he does
Nick talked about his fears: & # 39; I'm 76, I'm a little scared about it, but the over 70's have seen it all and we are responsible people.
& # 39; I think if the lockdown is easier, you can trust that we are responsible. The NHS has delivered so wonderfully, the government we are slow of & # 39; the mark, but now everything comes together. & # 39;
Nick praised the Chancellor of the Treasury as well, saying: & # 39; I think Rishi Sunak has been extraordinary, which is a prime minister in the making! & # 39;
In the & # 39; early stages of & # 39; e crisis was reported that the Channel 4 show would continue filming during the coronavirus crisis, but without a studio audience.
Nick talked about his fears: & # 39; I'm 76, I'm a little scared about it, but the over 70's have seen it all and we are responsible people & # 39;
According to a report by The Sun, the popular theater show had plans to ax the audience for the first time in its 38-year history without even taking a break during & # 39; the period of lockdown.
A source said: & # 39; Countdown bosses said they can't take the risk of having an audience, so for the first time, filming in an empty studio will continue.
& # 39; They believe it's still safe to continue filming & # 39; a pool of & # 39; participants with whom they & # 39; re working, but it is likely that their schedule will last for the next few months. & # 39;
A representative for Channel 4 told MailOnline: & # 39; Trade on PHE advice Countdown was filmed earlier this week without an audience & # 39 ;.
However, as the pandemic progressed and the lockdown was announced, Channel 4 was packed during the filming of the series.
