In June 2009, Mountford announced she was leaving the show at the end of Series 5 in order to concentrate on her PhD and was replaced for Series 6 by businesswoman Karren Brady.
She was leaving the show at the end of Series 5. This was to concentrate on her PhD. This was what Mountford announced in June 2009. Mountford was replaced for Series 6 by businesswoman Karren Brady. This was in June 2009.