Carol Vorderman does the arithmetic on the TV quiz show, Countdown.

And now she has landed a £5m contract to tie her to the C4 programme for five years.

But does it add up?

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She will work only 40 days a year, recording seven shows each day. Which works out at around £2.50 for every SECOND she is on the air.

Her bosses say it is money well spent.

But what do you think?

Is Carol Vorderman worth £5m?

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