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Is Susie Dent Leaving Countdown? Who is Susie Dent? Susie Dent, Age, and More

Susie Dent is not leaving Countdown. She recently announced plans to launch her debut book, "Guilty By Definition," while continuing her role as a lexicographer on the show.

by Jayasree

Updated Jul 03, 2024

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Is Susie Dent Leaving Countdown? Who is Susie Dent? Susie Dent, Age, and More

Is Susie Dent Leaving Countdown?

No, Susie Dent is not leaving Countdown. After 32 years on the Channel 4 show, she announced a new career path as an author. Dent shared on Instagram that her debut book Guilty By Definition will soon be released, expressing both happiness and nervousness about this new venture.

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She remains a fixture in "Dictionary Corner," where she continues to contribute her expertise in language and literature to the show. Dent's book delves into a mystery involving secrets and a missing person, showcasing her storytelling beyond television. Despite this new direction, she will continue her role on Countdown, maintaining her presence and influence on the long-standing program.

Susie Dent First Countdown Show

Susie Dent first appeared on the TV show Countdown in 1992. She became well-known for her role in "Dictionary Corner," where she helps with word origins and meanings. Dent joined the show at the request of her boss at Oxford University Press, where she worked on English dictionaries.

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Who is Susie Dent?

Susie Dent is an English lexicographer and television personality known for her role on the TV show Countdown. Born in 1964 in Woking, Surrey, Dent studied at Somerville College, Oxford, and Princeton University.

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She began her career at Oxford University Press and joined Countdown in 1992 as the resident lexicographer in "Dictionary Corner." Dent has made over 5,000 appearances on the show, where she explains word origins and meanings.

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Full Name

Susie Dent

Born

1964

Birthplace

Woking, Surrey, England

Education

BA in Modern Languages from Somerville College,

Oxford; MA in German from Princeton University

Occupation

Lexicographer, TV Presenter

Known for

Countdown, 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Personal Life

Married to Paul Atkins (separated in 2021),

two daughters

Age

Susie Dent was born in 1964, which makes her 59 years old. She was born in Woking, Surrey, England. Dent is well-known as a lexicographer and TV presenter, especially for her long-standing role on the TV show Countdown since 1992. She studied at Somerville College, Oxford, and later earned a master's from Princeton University.

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Career

Susie Dent began her career as a lexicographer, studying and writing about words and their meanings. She became famous for her role on the TV show Countdown starting in 1992, where she explains words and their origins in the "Dictionary Corner." Dent has appeared in over 5,000 episodes of Countdown and also on its comedy version, 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown.

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She has written several books about language, including reports on how people use words, dialects, and interesting or unusual words in English. Dent has also hosted web series and podcasts about swearing and the history of words. Her contributions to language and literature earned her awards and recognition, including an MBE in 2024 for her achievements in these fields.



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