I'd love to present a popular science programme because it's something I feel very passionate about. — Rachel Riley Copy Share Image
'I'm a Celebrity' is not my cup of tea whatsoever. I don't like the animal cruelty in it, to be honest. — Rachel Riley Animal Copy Share Image
The brain is muscle. If you don't exercise it, it will get slow. — Rachel Riley Brain Copy Share Image
Russian is a really hard language - but I've got my own personal teacher. He's been really patient. — Rachel Riley Copy Share Image
I cycle, especially in warm weather. If I have a meeting in town, I would rather cycle than go by car. — Rachel Riley Copy Share Image
I've had the 'Countdown' theme-tune as my mobile phone ringtone for years. — Rachel Riley Copy Share Image
Maths is like a ladder - if you miss the first few rungs, you can't jump up, so start with the basics. — Rachel Riley Basics Copy Share Image
Some of the words that pop up on the show have had terrible connotations. But that's the beauty of 'Countdown.' — Rachel Riley Beauty Copy Share Image
We go to the banya, the Russian spa. And you go into the sauna, which is really hot, much hotter than a… — Rachel Riley Copy Share Image
I like being known for being good at maths and having a brain. If I've been asked to do something but it's… — Rachel Riley Brain Copy Share Image
A review of maths teaching is a great thing, but it's a complex issue, and often the damage is done in the… — Rachel Riley Damage is done Copy Share Image
University was a shock to the system. At times, I really thought I couldn't do it. It's the same with 'Strictly.' I'm… — Rachel Riley Comfort Copy Share Image
I was on 'Strictly' because I was getting stage fright. I was taught that I had to imagine what a good outcome… — Rachel Riley Fright Copy Share Image
My parents supported me through university, and after I graduated, I got a job as an analyst at a price comparison website… — Rachel Riley Comparison Copy Share Image
I think there is a real negative attitude to splitting up with someone in our society, but it is good to stay… — Rachel Riley Attitude Copy Share Image
I never would've thought of going on 'Strictly,' I mean, I went on because it's my mum's favourite programme in the world. — Rachel Riley Copy Share Image
When you're out shopping, try to calculate the discount of something in the sales, or work out how much a bill in… — Rachel Riley Brain Copy Share Image
There's no such thing as a 'maths brain.' Anyone can be numerate; it's just a matter of confidence. There are so many… — Rachel Riley Brain Copy Share Image
I'm at my most fulfilled challenging myself with something that scares me. — Rachel Riley Copy Share Image
I'm really interested in male and female brains and whether female brains or male brains are better at maths. — Rachel Riley Copy Share Image
I'm the sort of person who has to learn something properly before I show anyone. — Rachel Riley Education Copy Share Image
I like to do things where you do learn something and go on a journey, such as 'Strictly Come Dancing.' — Rachel Riley Copy Share Image
I've been a fan of 'Countdown' for as long as I can remember, and this is a dream job. — Rachel Riley Countdown Copy Share Image
I love that once you know the basic rules of maths, you can do whatever you want with it. — Rachel Riley Copy Share Image
Winter is my favourite season for clothes because I'm happiest wearing knitted dresses, leggings, and Uggs. — Rachel Riley Clothes Copy Share Image
There's an ingrained mentality in our culture that women aren't as good. Other places, it doesn't exist. — Rachel Riley Culture Copy Share Image
My parents encourage me to save, but I do buy the odd thing that I wouldn't tell them about. — Rachel Riley Copy Share Image
I don't want girls to aspire to being famous for the sake of being famous. — Rachel Riley Copy Share Image
Even though you picture Russians as stoic, their language is really poetic. — Rachel Riley Copy Share Image
The paso doble is my favourite dance on 'Strictly,' so I'm so pleased I get to do it. — Rachel Riley Dance Copy Share Image
I'm not into bags, so I don't pay a lot for them; I get them from H&M and Topshop. — Rachel Riley Copy Share Image
I think you regret the things that you don't do more than the things you do. — Rachel Riley Copy Share Image
I always say the side of me I show on 'Countdown' is the side I'd show to my gran. — Rachel Riley Copy Share Image
I don't see myself with or without children - whatever will be, will be. — Rachel Riley Children Copy Share Image
I take vitamin C and zinc every day to keep colds at bay. I also take calcium tablets to supplement my lack… — Rachel Riley Day Copy Share Image
