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Edinburgh Live
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Edinburgh Live
ITV The Chase's Anne Hegerty admits she 'hopes' no more co-stars join show
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info The Chase star Anne Hegerty, also known as The Governess, has revealed the show's unique payment structure and explained why she doesn't want any more Chasers joining her. Despite having an estimated net worth of £3.2 million thanks to the show's popularity, Anne stated that the Chasers do not have a fixed salary and instead get paid per episode. At the TV Choice Awards, Anne explained why the Chasers might not welcome a new team member. When asked about the possibility of a new Chaser, she replied: "Well we do always hope not." The I'm a Celebrity star further explained: "We are paid per show, so we're not on a salary. "It's not as if they're going to up the budget and add a new salary, a new Chaser would just mean the same number of shows shared between more people - so less money for everyone. So, hope not!" Although a new Chaser would mean less money for the existing ones, Anne mentioned she doesn't hold a grudge against Darragh Ennis, also known as The Menace, who joined the show in 2020. Anne stated: "You know, Darragh has been a very good new addition, he's very popular, and that's worthwhile." (Image: ITV/REX/Shutterstock) She also mentioned that despite their competitive nature on the show, the Chasers get along well, reports the Daily Record. "We know each other, and certainly on Beat the Chasers we tend to hang out a lot, because we're all there at the same time," she shared. Anne remarked to the Mirror last November about her surprisingly thrifty nature, explaining: "I'm half Scottish. We don't spend money and, being a fat person, I can only buy from certain places. "I like my money sitting in my bank and representing a bit of security. I don't see the point in sloshing money around. I'm not frugal, I'd actually say I'm mean." (Image: ITV) Despite her ample fortune, Anne is no stranger to cutting corners, sharing tales of days when she depended on benefits while carving out a career as a journalist prior to her fame on The Chase. Even though cutting back is her norm, Anne enjoys her fair share of splurges, shuttling between abodes in Manchester and Watford to stay close to her television commitments. She also flies in the lap of luxury via first class or business for travel, and not shying away from 'Club Med' holidays to serve her quiz-travelling agendas. The Chase Celebrity Special will air this Saturday at 7pm on ITV1 and ITVX.
Scottish Sun
11-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Celebs Go Dating thrown into chaos as star STORMS off set leaving bosses scrambling
Keep scrolling to find out more about what happened show shock Celebs Go Dating thrown into chaos as star STORMS off set leaving bosses scrambling CELEBS Go Dating bosses were left scrambling when a star stormed off set during filming. The E4 reality series sees single stars join an exclusive dating agency in a bid to find romance. Advertisement 3 The Chase's Mark Labbett stormed off set on Celebs Go Dating Credit: Getty 3 The show's resident team of experts Credit: Nic Serpell-Rand / Channel 4 The Sun can reveal one famous face was far from pleased when filming went on longer than expected. Viewers best know quizzer Mark Labbett - aka The Beast - for ITV quiz show The Chase. A source said: "The Beast threw a strop the other week and walked off as filming overran and he wasn't happy about it. "It was a really long day, around 11 hours, and none of them expected it to go on for so long. Advertisement "The others put up with it, but Mark isn't one to hide what he was feeling. "He made it clear he'd had enough and stormed out, leaving filming altogether. "Bosses were scrambling behind the scenes and everyone was really stressed about whether he would come back, but luckily after getting a good night's sleep, Mark calmed down and returned to set the next day." The Sun has approached a rep for Celebs Go Dating for comment. Advertisement Mark, 59, joins stars including Kerry Katona and S Club's Jon Lee in the latest Celebs Go Dating line-up. He has been part of The Chase since the show launched on ITV in 2009. The Chase's Mark Labbett breaks silence on split from TV star girlfriend as he reveals heartbreaking reason he ended it The pro quizzer previously split from ex Hayley Palmer after a year of dating. Speaking about Hayley last year, Mark told The Sun: "She's a lovely lady and I was very lucky to date her for a year, and as I said: it's me, I got old. Advertisement "There's been no one since Hayley." Earlier this year, The Sun revealed Celebs Go Dating had signed up the brainbox. A source said: 'Everyone loves the Chasers and The Beast has a big fan base of his own, too. "Nearly a year on from his split, Mark's ready to find The One. Advertisement 'And he is intrigued to see how the agency experts handle his approach to dating.' The Sun has also told how Mark dozed off while on a date with a woman during filming last month. A source shared: "Mark was yawning a lot and drifted off briefly. "It was a bit of an awkward moment. Advertisement "It's safe to say there wasn't much of a spark between them."
The Sun
04-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Beat The Chasers future on ITV revealed after sixth series was delayed by TWO years
THE fate of Beat The Chasers has been revealed after the hit quizzing show's latest series was delayed by TWO years amid scheduling unrest at ITV. The programme, fronted by Bradley Walsh, was launched as a supersized spin-off of the early evening quizzing favourite. 3 3 Now, it has been confirmed that despite the recent delays with the latest series, show bosses have been handed a further TWO series of Beat The Chaser. Series seven is understood to currently be filming as well as an eighth series to be recorded this autumn. Transmission details are yet to be revealed but it is likely that ITV will air both series over the next two years. Series six of the programme began airing in January of this year despite being filmed in early spring 2023. It came jam-packed with a slew of celebrity specials as does the regular version. In the primetime spin-off, contestants are tasked with taking on FIVE chasers all at once in a high-stakes round of quizzing. The amount of chasers they face determines how much money they play for. Every contestant must face at least two chasers in order to earn the money they have built by correctly answering questions in their solo cash builder round. The chasers then make further offers for higher amounts of money and less time to answer all the questions if they agree to take on a greater number of the quizzing geniuses. In recently aired episodes, The Governess quizzer Anne Hegerty was replaced by a star of the Aussie version of the programme after missing out on the recording of the episodes. Beat The Chasers shock as woman wins huge amount after errors Issa 'The Supernerd' Schultz stepped in for Anne back in 2023 when she stepped down from the show due to health reasons. Known to fans of The Chase Australia, Issa impressed viewers with his trivia prowess in the rerun episode. Issa's accolades include eight victories at the Australian Quizzing Championships between 2011 and 2021, along with appearances on shows like The Rich List and Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? The Chase's best moments The Chase has been entertaining ITV viewers for years, here are some of the show's most memorable moments... Bradley Walsh can't stop laughing Every time host Bradley Walsh erupts into fits of laughter on The Chase it makes for pretty entertaining TV. One particularly memorable occasion was when he was asking the question 'The title of which Elvis Presley song was engraved of the inside of Freddie Star's coffin?" As usual the contestant was given four multiple choices but Bradley could get through reading them out before bursting into hysterics. Seeming the idea of the song being option 'B: Way Down' was too much for the presenter to handle. The Double Trouble special To celebrate 15 years of The Chase on screens, ITV launched a special 'double trouble' episode where contestants faced off against not one but two of the show's beloved Chasers. And despite the odds, the contestants managed to go home with some cash! The contestants with famous names Eagle-eyed ITV fans are always quick to spot interesting and sometimes hidden details on the quiz show - but there have been a few times where the names of some contestants have been overtly obvious. For example, one 2017 episode of the quiz show saw Bradley welcome four contestants who were named after Friends characters Ross, Rachel, Phoebe and Joey. Another group of contestants with named from The Simpsons were also grouped together in another episode, much to viewers' amusement. The Beast's anger gets the best of him During an episode from the 2024 season, Mark Labbett let out his inner beast as he exploded in a fit of anger. Close to losing the competition in the Final Chase, Mark then made a silly mistake and incorrectly answered the question, 'Rabbit was a 1980 hit for which Cockney duo?' 'Oh, you idiot!' he yelled at himself while slamming the table in front of him. With seconds left on the clock, the Chaser then admitted defeat, moaning "I don't deserve to win." 3
Otago Daily Times
03-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Otago Daily Times
Host of The Chase NZ revealed
Paul Henry. File photo Broadcaster Paul Henry has been named as the host of The Chase New Zealand, a gig which he accepted with "no hesitation". A special four-episode series of The Chase New Zealand will follow the original format of the popular British game show hosted by Bradley Walsh. 'What kind of crazy fool would turn down an opportunity to host the most popular game show in the world?" Henry said in a statement on Wednesday. Paul Henry has been picked to host the local version of the popular game show. 'People might see a slightly different side to me in The Chase, I will really be wanting my teams to win, and I can be enormously charming when I put my mind to it." TVNZ had not confirmed which Chasers would feature on the show but previously said 16 New Zealanders would take on brains from The Chase Australia for a "substantial cash prize". There were also talks of quiz queen Anne Hegerty, known as 'The Governess' on The Chase UK, signing up for the show. Henry started his television career as the game show host of Every Second Counts and in 2024 won bronze at the New York Festivals TV and Film Awards for best host for his work on The Traitors NZ. Henry told Breakfast he thought he was "quite similar" to popular UK host Walsh. "He is the biggest star but he doesn't behave like he is the biggest star. There's only one Bradley doing one franchise... and he's pretty much nailed it." The series, commissioned by TVNZ and produced by ITV Studios Australia will be shot in Sydney and become the 22nd adaptation of The Chase format. No air date has been set for the show.
Scoop
03-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Scoop
TVNZ Reveals The Host Of The Chase New Zealand
Press Release – TVNZ Across four prime-time specials, Paul will guide contestants through the ultimate battle of brains as they face off against the Chasers in a thrilling, high-stakes test of knowledge and nerve. Broadcasting legend Paul Henry takes on the role of host of TVNZ's The Chase New Zealand, bringing his trademark energy and charisma to the iconic quiz show. Across four prime-time specials, Paul will guide contestants through the ultimate battle of brains as they face off against the Chasers in a thrilling, high-stakes test of knowledge and nerve. Known for his sharp wit and banter, Paul started his television career as the game show host of Every Second Counts on TVNZ, and in 2024 won bronze at the New York Festivals TV and Film Awards for best host for his work on The Traitors NZ. 'I had absolutely no hesitation in saying yes to hosting The Chase New Zealand. What kind of crazy fool would turn down an opportunity to host the most popular game show in the world? 'People might see a slightly different side to me in The Chase, I will really be wanting my teams to win, and I can be enormously charming when I put my mind to it' says Henry. The Chase New Zealand specials will follow the popular long-running original format, with 16 New Zealanders showing off their general knowledge prowess during the Cash Builder rounds, in the hope of winning a substantial cash prize in the Final Chase. The Chase New Zealand's premiere will be announced at a later date. TVNZ commissioned ITV Studios Australia to produce the four-part specials. The Chase New Zealand makes it an incredible 22 countries where ITV Studios' renowned The Chase format is produced.
