Facts and behind the scenes secrets, The best celebrity-studded Christmas pantos in all the land, The Chase’s Anne Hegerty weighs in on those rumours about Bradley Walsh joining Doctor Who, Bradley Walsh wants to cast The Chase stars as Doctor Who villains, The Chasers win Let's Sing and Dance for Comic Relief. He claimed that producers had edited out references to his sexuality, saying: “I have been on the show for six years and I have made lots of references to being gay. See today's front and back pages, download the newspaper, Viewers can expect the series to offer a spin on the ITV smash-hit quiz show The Chase. Anne is also a Chaser on the Australian version of the show, and acted as a phone a friend on Who Wants to Be A Millionaire, giving the correct answer. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. The former maths teacher has also starred in the Australian and American versions of the show and previously competed on Who Wants to be a Millionaire twice, winning £48,000 in total.

As he says himself ‘Ego and pride are the whips that drive me’.". Viewers also got to witness a different side to the ruthless quizzer when she entered the I'm A Celebrity jungle in 2018. As Bradley frequently mentions on the show, Shaun is a qualified barrister and has been working as a Criminal Defence Advocate for 35 years, taking part in hearings at The Old Bailey in London. You can unsubscribe at any time. Please see our Privacy Notice for details of your data protection rights. The popular gameshow, hosted by Bradley Walsh, pits players against some of the country's finest quiz brains.

Other quiz appearances: Mastermind, University Challenge, The Weakest Link, Are You An Egghead? Paul was born in 1970 in Luton. Anne has starred on Brain of Britain, and in 2017 was ranked in 65th place in the World Quizzing Championships.

Wallace was crowned as a champion on Mastermind in 2004 after choosing FA Cup Finals as his specialist subject in the final round.

ITV says: "A colossus, with an intellect to match his stature, who cannot stand to lose. But who are the iconic genius team? The quiz boffin opted for the nickname over the original suggestion "The Headmistress" as she claimed it was "more kinky". Thanks! Here’s everything you need to know about The Chasers…. She has also worked as a ghostwriter and proofreader. The Beast - was one of the chasers in the original line-up from the first show in 2009. Shaun has also appeared as a guest chaser on the Australian version of the show. Ryan, from Bolton, is nicknamed the Bolton Brainiac and Hegerty put her forward for the show because they were on the same quiz league team.

Here is a guide to the five formidable Chasers on the quiz show. News Corp is a network of leading companies in the worlds of diversified media, news, education, and information services.

ITV warns that he is "single mindedly focused on utter destruction of any opponent faces – so don’t expect a smile". In 2019, Jenny appeared on Celebrity X Factor, singing for Simon Cowell, Nicole Scherzinger and Louis Walsh. She joined The Chase in 2010, the show’s second year, becoming its first female chaser. Anne also hosts her own ITV quiz show, Britain’s Brightest Family in which families compete against each other to prove who is the smartest. Darragh will be joining The Chase’s existing rank of top quizzers, which includes Mark ‘The Beast’ Labbett, Shaun ‘Dark Destroyer’ Wallace, Anne ‘The Governess’ Hegerty, Jenny ‘The Vixen’ Ryan … Sign in to manage your newsletter preferences. He has a degree in maths from the University of Oxford. Save up to £497* a year -Compare Lots of Deals - Switch in Minutes.

She was also a part of the winning team on BBC Two’s Only Connect, as well as being a dab hand at the ukulele. He first caught the public’s attention when he became the first black person to win Mastermind in 2004, and the year after he stood as an independent Parliamentary candidate in North London. Labbett is one of the original Chasers and is nicknamed The Beast, due to his size and his surname (‘la bete’ is French for ‘the beast’). Mark was born in 1965 and comes from Devon. They were stunned by her voice, and Jenny made it all the way to the final, finishing third overall in the competition. The most recent addition to the line-up, Jenny became a chaser in 2015 but she has been associated with the show since the very beginning, having written questions for the pilot episode in 2009. Meet The Beast, The Governess, The Dark Destroyer and The Sinnerman View our online Press Pack.
"But they mysteriously never made the edit.”.

Enjoy a family photography shoot for just £25! Other quiz appearances: Fifteen to One, The Weakest Link, Beat the Nation, Brainteaser, Are You An Egghead? It’s one of the most popular shows on telly, but ITV quiz show The Chase would be nothing without its Chasers. Each goal is worth ten points. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. The alluring quizzer immediately impressed the Chaser viewers when she made her sassy debut on the show last. But it’s their reliably comprehensive knowledge of almost every subject that continues to stun us, and means it’s still extremely rare for Bradley’s team to take home any cash. From The Governess to The Beast, How is The Chase made? Parents' concerns over '40-year-old' pupil joining school after move to UK, Bride slammed for demanding £30k from guests to pay for big day & honeymoon, Couple found with £12K under stairs after selling cocaine from home, Smitten Mark Wright says his wife Michelle Keegan's beauty is 'ridiculous', Katie Price horrified as fake teeth fall out just weeks after getting veneers, ©News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. Also referred to as ‘Beastie Boy’, Mark was one of the show’s original Chasers alongside Shaun Wallace. He has loved quizzing since childhood and took part in many TV quizzes before landing the job as a chaser.

Other quiz appearances: Mastermind, University Challenge, Fifteen to One, Who Wants to Be A Millionaire?, Only Connect. Well they do say laughter is the best medicine.

He has a degree in maths … The chaser reached the semi-finals of BBC quiz spin-off show Are You An Egghead in 2008. The sarcastic quiz brain worked as doctor before becoming a stand-up comedian and infamous quizzer on the Chase.

Access exclusive energy deals! The gay comic, who is obsessed with sport, has been dubbed the Smiling Assassin and Sarcasm in a Suit. The Chasers: Five of the country's finest quiz brains, The Chase hit with 'fix' claims, questions accused of being 'too easy'. The FA Cup finals was his specialist subject. He is a qualified GP and an award winning stand-up comedian, but has a passion for quizzes. No stranger to a quiz, Shaun previously won Mastermind back in 2004. Mark was born in 1965 and comes from Devon. Comments are subject to our community guidelines, which can be viewed, All the chasers along with host Bradley Walsh will be back on our screens tonight, Chaser Shaun Wallace previously won Mastermind back in 2004, The Chase's 'Sinnerman' Paul Sinha is a qualified GP, Jenny Ryan joined the hit ITV show as a chaser in 2015, Mark Labbett is known for his beast-like temper, Jenny 'The Vixen' Ryan easily beats the contestants in the final of The Chase, she entered the I'm A Celebrity jungle in 2018, Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). Anne’s stern demeanour has earned her the nickname of ‘Frosty Knickers’ from host Bradley, but her appearance on I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out of Here in 2018 dramatically changed the public’s perception of her. Is this the worst answer on The Chase ever? He has lived up to his name as well, storming off the set twice when the contestants have got the better of him. In 2019 Paul revealed that he has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. She has previously competed on quiz teams with fellow chaser Anne Hegerty, who recommended her for the show. Anne began her career as a journalist in the 1980s, working as a reporter on local papers in South Wales and Manchester. Mark is also a Chaser on the American and Australian versions of the show.
Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. Mark is also a Chaser on the American and Australian versions of the show.

The Chasers control the Quaffle and attempt to get it through the goal hoops past the Keeper. Each hour long episode will challenge its contestants to take on two, three, four or five Chasers at once.

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Paul Sinha, also known as ‘Sinnerman’ on the show, joined The Chase team back in 2011. The fearsome quizzer, who is 6 foot 6, has developed a reputation as the Man Mountain of Maths and the Transatlantic Giant of quizzing. The prim and proper academic proofreader, from Manchester, has unsurprising appeared on many TV quiz shows as well as performing in pantomimes. For other inquiries, Contact Us. We will use your email address only for sending you newsletters. Anne Hegerty - known as The Governess - joined the show back in 2010. But Jenny was no stranger to the popular show having actually written the questions for the pilot episode. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. Express. By entering your details, you are agreeing to Radio Times privacy policy.

He joined The Chase in 2009 as one of the two original chasers, alongside Mark Labbett. Paul Sinha, is brand new to the show and will be seen in series 4. Paul Sinha. Home of the Daily and Sunday Express. Our best wishes for a productive day. Everything you need to know about the stars of ITV quiz show The Chase. "The Chasers throw the Quaffle to each other and try and get it through one of the hoops to score a goal."

Shaun was born in 1960. She is a competitive quizzer who has appeared on Mastermind twice. The professional smart guy is also a qualified barrister previously working on a number of high profile cases. Like The Beast, former-journalist Anne has also starred in the Australian incarnation of the popular show. The former teacher studied maths at Oxford University and became interested in quizzing while working at Butlins where he played on quiz machines. THE brainy Chasers on Bradley Walsh's well-loved ITV game show The Chase are known for their quick brains when it comes to trivia. Mark Labbett - a.k.a. The frosty quizzer is seen as a formidable ice queen and has even be dubbed Miss Frosty Knickers.