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Colin Murray and Rachel Riley host the words‑and‑numbers game, guiding contestants through the challenges. I’m a Celebrity runner‑up Tom Read Wilson joins regular Dictionary Corner panellist Susie Dent, providing word‑play insights. The duo continues the show’s blend of numerical puzzles and lexical trivia.

The episode aired on 29 January 2026 as part of the ongoing series that pits contestants against each other in a words‑and‑numbers quiz. Classified as a programme and listed under the episode genre, the broadcast continued the tradition of offering viewers a mix of language and arithmetic challenges within a familiar television slot. Fronting the show were Colin Murray and Rachel Riley, who took on the presenting duties. Together they guided participants through each round, explaining the rules, prompting the solving of puzzles, and keeping the pace lively as the contestants tackled both verbal and numerical tasks. Their rapport kept the atmosphere upbeat and engaging. Joining the main presenters in the studio was Tom Read Wilson, recognised for finishing as a runner‑up on the reality series I’m a Celebrity. He occupied a seat in the programme’s Dictionary Corner alongside Susie Dent, the resident lexicographer, adding a familiar face and additional commentary to the word‑focused segment. In Dictionary Corner, Susie Dent continued to provide detailed explanations of tricky words, while Tom offered his own observations, complementing the hosts’ direction. The combined efforts of the presenting team ensured the episode delivered the expected format, balancing wordplay with number puzzles for the audience’s enjoyment. Viewers could follow along at home, trying their own solutions.