Rachel Riley branded a ‘naughty minx’ by Countdown viewers after rearranging the letters to read ‘no panties’

RACHEL Riley was left more than a little red-faces on Countdown after the rearranged letters on the task board revealed the words "no panties".

The 32-year-old co-host was left blushing as she stood beside the naughty phrase, leaving the studio audience and the viewers at home in stitches.

Nick Hewer, alongside guests Susie Dent and Strictly's Len Goodman, miraculously didn't seem to notice the passing moment as Rachel stared awkwardly at the board next to her.

Instead Susie and Len just commented: "We got panties as well!"

"Great, so we've got two panties," noted Nick.

Viewers quickly took to Twitter to comment on the hilarious moment and branded the stunning star a "naughty minx" for the faux pas which suggested she wasn't wearing underwear.

One fan joked: "I don’t blame you @RachelRileyRR - wouldn’t want a knicker line in that lovely dress!! 😂"

Another added: “I would love to know what the most embarrassing word that ever came up on the board was Rachel?”

"glad to hear it, i think Jon Richardson would have a melt down with his OCD" quipped a third.

While another wasn't quite buying it and said: "Maybe not @RachelRileyRR But I am still thinking that now...Where there’s smoke and all that!"

Even Rachel saw the funny side of the moment and posted her own tweet commenting: "The letters board’s trolling again!

"Trust me, I would never go to work with...[no panties]."

This isn't the first time that Rachel has fallen victim to the unfortunate letter choices on the iconic blue word board.

Over her time on the show, x-rated phrases and words have made a repeated appearance leaving everyone involved with the giggles.

These have included "erection", "todgers", "orgasmed" and the highly x-rated phrase "OK, I squirt".

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