It won't ever be the same without him, but Des has always been a Countdown viewer and had a huge respect for Richard. In that we find great comfort.

The first couple of days on the detox diet aren't pleasant.

Des and I have known each other for nearly 10 years and we've always got on really well.

There is a school of thought that when you hit 40 you should have a perm and wear skirts two inches below the knee. Bugger that! I'm not offending anyone. What is wrong with being a bit lively?

My bottom is so big it's got its own gravitational field.

I drive a tiny Toyota iQ. I'm quite frugal and often cut my own hair.