Carol Vorderman

Her confidence may have been knocked when she was unceremoniously replaced by a much younger woman on Countdown, but Carol Vorderman proved today she still has plenty of pluck left in her yet.

The 48-year-old flaunted her enviable curves as she sashayed out of the GMTV studios in a sleek Victoria Beckham design.

The Ribart felt dress, a limited edition from the Autumn/Winter 2009 collection, features Posh's trademark zip that runs from top to bottom.

She also looked rather pleased with her youthful new haircut after trading her long locks for a relaxed flicked bob.

The star recently complained she has gained a few extra pounds after taking time out from the spotlight.

'When I put on weight, which I have a little recently, it goes to two places instantly – my bum and up top – it doesn’t go anywhere near my waist or my legs.

She says she now seeks out clothes that 'hide all the bumps.’

But she certainly looked in impressive form yesterday, with the black confection hugging her figure in all the right places.

Fashion critics initially criticised Posh's designs, saying they would suit on those with tiny Twiglet waists.

But Carol is the latest shapely star to shine in one of her confections after the likes of Jennifer Lopez and Katherine Jenkins.

Vorderman hosted the Pride of Britain awards earlier this week but has otherwise made a conscious decision to slow down when it comes to her career.

She announced she was leaving the show after 26 years in November amid claims she had been told to take a 90 per cent pay cut.

She was swiftly replaced by 23-year-old Rachel Riley.

She says: 'After all the other stuff that happened, I have kind of taken a break this year and said no to 95 per cent of what has been offered, because I didn’t want to take on any new roles.'

She has instead been enjoying a quieter life after moving to Bristol with her children Katie, 17 and Cameron, 12.

'It is the exact pace of life I like,' she told the Mirror. 'In London I can be buying some underwear and someone will say, “All right Carol?” and everyone is lovely, don’t get me wrong, but it’s nice to not have to deal with that sometimes.’

But Vorderman insists she is not bitter about being traded in for a younger presenter.

‘Of course ageism exists, without a doubt,’ she says. 'The thing is, I have had a great life in telly. I had 26 or 27 wonderfully happy years, largely down to Countdown, and I have no complaints.

'There was sexism and ageism in the past, but at that time I was the young woman getting the job, so now I am the oldie I can’t be a moaner.’

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