When is Nick Hewers final Countdown episode?
Its the final Countdown (Picture: Alan Strutt)  Nick Hewer announced in December that he will be passing on the role to a new presenter this year. The former Apprentice adviser joined the Channel 4 show in 2012, taking over hosting duties from Richard Whiteley. His last episode has been filmed, with the 77-year-old taking a bow as the show wrapped up. Channel 4 have not yet announced when Nicks final episode will air. Nick took some time away from the show last year as he sheilded from Covid-19. Nick Hewer stepped down from Countdown after 10 years (Picture: Channel 4)  This gave Nick time to reflect and has made the choice to leave Countdown behind for good. Taking to Twitter to make the announcement, Nick said he would be on Countdown well into 2021. He wrote: Delighted to be back in the Countdown studio after another enforced lockdown, BUT this latest lockdown has given me an opportunity to consider my future life. Ive decided its a good time to step down at the end of my contract in the New Year. In February, it was confirmed that Anne Robinson would be replacing Nick as the new host of Countdown. Anne will join Rachel Riley and wordsmith Susie Dent as the programmes sixth host and the first female to sit behind the desk. Anne is a journalist and TV presenter, best known for hosting BBC quiz show The Weakest Link. The first ever presenter of Countdown was Richard Whiteley who tested the contestants maths and English skills for 23 years. Next was television and radio presenter Des Lynam, followed by comedian Des OConnor took over. Anne Robinson is taking over from Nick (Picture: Indigo/Getty Images)  Sports presenter Jeff Stelling then sat behind the iconic desk, before Nick took the reigns in 2012. Nick is Countdowns second longest-running host after the shows original presenter Whiteley. Countdown airs on Channel 4 weekdays at 2.10pm. MORE : Countdown host Rachel Riley cradles baby bump as husband Pasha Kovalev showers her with kisses  MORE : Nick Hewer bows out of Countdown as he films final episode before Anne Robinson takes over  Follow Metro across our social channels, on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram  Share your views in the comments below