A biography for Rachel Rileyhasn’t been written yet.
“God, I don't think of myself as gorgeous at all!”
“CBT really helped me, and I would recommend it to anyone.”
“I think there is a real negative attitude to splitting up with someone in our society, but it is good to stay friends.”
“More than other subjects, there's a myth that you have to be an absolute genius to be good at maths and to enjoy it, so I think it's less accessible for people. Even the word 'maths' makes people screw their face up. They do the maths face.”
“I'm really lucky to be in the TV industry and to have a regular yearly contract. That gives me security.”
“There's no such thing as a 'maths brain.' Anyone can be numerate; it's just a matter of confidence. There are so many opportunities to improve your skills during everyday life, doing even a little a day can make maths feel more familiar and less scary.”
“I've had inquiries for things like TV show 'Splash,' where people go out in front of the whole nation in a bikini. But I think bikinis are just for the beach.”
“My parents supported me through university, and after I graduated, I got a job as an analyst at a price comparison website called TotallyMoney.com.”
“I only applied for 'Countdown' as a bit of a laugh while applying for lots of other graduate jobs. I've had some amazing opportunities, and I've loved every minute.”
“I'm not into bags, so I don't pay a lot for them; I get them from H&M and Topshop.”
“I am aware of some of the things about me on the Internet - like people putting up pictures of me online every single day on something called Rachel Watch!”
“The brain is muscle. If you don't exercise it, it will get slow.”
“The best thing about 'Strictly' is it doesn't matter what level you start at, if you've never put a foot in front of the other in your life.”
“People have got their opinions, and you can't please everyone.”
“I'm the sort of person who has to learn something properly before I show anyone.”
“I'd happily describe myself as a TV presenter now.”
“I love that once you know the basic rules of maths, you can do whatever you want with it.”
“A review of maths teaching is a great thing, but it's a complex issue, and often the damage is done in the very early years of education.”
“When I was little, I carried a book of times tables around everywhere and always tried to get the best score. I like the fact that you don't need any tools, only your head. I also enjoy rules and, with maths, you are either right or wrong.”
“I like American late-night shows, like Trevor Noah, John Oliver and Bill Maher - I've got them all on series link.”