Inside Jenny Ryan’s impressive quiz show career before The Chase fame

The Chase host Bradley Walsh could not believe his eyes as a contestant bagged the high offer prize after a heart-racing head-to-head with chaser brainiac and doctor Paul Sinha.Darishka, from Letchworth Garden City, made an amazing achievement by beating chaser Paul, and bagging an impressive £40,000.She opted for the highest amount of money on offer, £40,000, saying: “Why not, I’m only on the show once,” going on to give the chaser a run for his money.Host Bradley Walsh was impressed with her performance against The Smiling Assassin, he said: “Wow. That was one of the greatest head to heads I have ever taken part in.”Darishka’s team mates Fran from Bristol, Ben from London and Matthew from Sheffield cheered the competitor on as she beat the chaser.When Fran was asked what she would do with the prize money, the retired woman replied she would buy a "stand up surfboard, or maybe some snow boots or skis'," which encouraged chuckles from the audience.Not only did other panellists cheer Darishka on, but viewers took to Twitter to discuss her achievement, and show just how impressed they really were with her knowledge that made up most of their hefty prize fund.One user said: “Don’t care if she blagged it, just nice to see someone go high ad get through.

MARK Labbett has taken a cheeky dig at fellow TV star Richard Osman. Pointless presenter Richard has not long confirmed he will be leaving the competition show after an impressive 13-year run.

The Chase star Mark Labbett took to Twitter yesterday to bid Pointless presenter Richard Osman farewell after he confirmed his exit from the BBC game show. Mark, also known as The Beast, told how his words were the "best compliment" he could give his fellow game show host as he hailed him for "raising the bar on daytime quizzes".

Bradley Walsh was left dumbfounded as a contestant revealed his actual age on Friday's episode of The Chase (April 8).The 61-year-old host was delighted to meet Phil a contestant who had lived an adventurous life working with a whole host of celebrities during his career in the theatre.Intrigued by the player, Bradley quizzed him over his age, to which he replied: "I'm 82.""Wow 82, you look good for your age," beamed the shocked host.Fans online were equally stunned to learn that Phil had lived for more than eight decades, with one person writing: Good on ye Phil....82....brilliant !!!! #thechase."A second penned: "Not only looking good for 82 but sounds great too #TheChase."While a third exclaimed: "82 and looking great #TheChase."This is a live TV story and is constantly being updated.Please refresh the page regularly to get the latest TV updates.TV & Showbiz reporters are working to source the latest information, reaction, pictures and video related to this story.You can also follow us on Twitter @DailyStar, or follow us on Instagram @dailystar to get the latest TV and celeb gossip 24 hours a day.Or like our Daily Star Showbiz Facebook page to get the day's biggest stories, and have your say on them.Why not also subscribe to receive our regular Daily Star showbiz newsletters?You can do this on this page by simply entering your email address above and hitting 'subscribe'.Download the Daily Star app for flash alerts on the biggest stories of the day, so you don't miss out.Why not also subscribe to receive our regular Daily Star news bulletins? You can do this on this page by simply entering your email address above and hitting 'subscribe'.

The Chase was back on-screens as ever on Thursday afternoon but viewers were once again distracted by host Bradley Walsh. The 61-year-old star was back to introduce the latest four contestants hoping to beat the chaser and walk away with some cash.

THE Chase viewers were left in stitches after host Bradley Walsh looked "unusually orange" during Thursday evening's episode. During the latest instalment of the ITV quiz show, Matt, Julia, Ryan and Margo joined forces to take on top quizzer Shaun Wallace - but it was Bradley who soon stole the show.

The Chase fans were left distracted on the latest episode of the ITV quiz show after fans noticed host Bradley Walsh sporting a “seriously orange tan.”Viewers were in stitches as the 61-year-old star appeared on screen to introduce the latest round of contestants but appeared to be showing off a much darker tan than usual.Amused fans took to Twitter to comment on the host’s new look.“Brad, that tan in embarrassing #thechase,” said one viewer.Another added: “OMG does Bradley look extra dark his tan is a disaster. Way over the top!”While a third agreed: “Brad looking unusually orange today #thechase”Fans saw contestants Margo, Ryan, Julia and Matt compete to win a cash prize against chaser Shaun Wallace, aka The Dark Destroyer, on the latest instalment of the show.Matt was first up to the podium successfully beating Shaun to bank £4,000 for the prize pot.Contestant Julia scored a whopping £36,000 for the prize pot as contestant Ryan brought home a nice £5,000.Scottish contestant Margo was sent home by Shaun during her head-to-head but the remaining trio was left with a nice prize pot of £45,000.After answering an impressive 20 questions correctly in the final chase, Shaun was unable to catch the trio who celebrated winning £15,000 each.Fans were yet again faced with a repeat episode but to the dismay of many viewers online.Social media was sent into chaos as trolls revealed the winner of the episode, ruining the surprise for those that haven’t seen or didn’t remember the outcome.“#thechase Matt, Julia and Ryan win £45k in this one.

THE Chase's Bradley Walsh quickly said sorry after getting a little too intense on the ITV quiz show and damaging the set. The much-loved presenter, 61, got very worked up when contestant Max went up against Mark 'The Beast' Labbett in the hopes of winning £35,000.

Bradley Walsh was left apologising on The Chase after his over-excitement caused him to 'break' the show's set. The actor and TV star has been the host of the hit quiz show since 2009 and is no stranger to causing a bit of mischief.

Good Morning Britain host Richard Madeley lifted the lid on his views regarding The Chase star Anne Hegerty on Wednesday's episode (April 6).Radio One star Vick Hope appeared on the programme to update on the entertainment segment which included the interesting DNA Journey of the quizzer who realised she was linked to royalty.Updating on Anne's adventures alongside her co-star Sean Wallace better known as The Dark Destroyer on Bradley Walsh's show, Vick updated ITV viewers about Anne's unbelievable heritage. This was soon met with comments from Richard, who chimed in to say he was no longer a fan of the TV star.As soon as Vick had finished, he said: "She's not my favourite person at the moment."Looking baffled, she responded: "Oh really?"Richard was referencing a recent stint on the quiz show where he almost won a huge amount of money for charity but was beat by Anne.The host commented: "No.

Bradley Walsh shocked fans when he accidentally smashed the set of ITV quiz show The Chase as he celebrated a correct answer.The excited host was rooting for contestant Max to take home a huge £32k prize pot as he took on Mark Labbett, aka The Beast in a head to head.As The Beast trailed Max by just one question, what Bradley believed to be a correct answer sent him into a flurry of excitement, as he smacked his hands down on the set.He then revealed; “I’ve just broken the set. I was too excited It’s broken.

Richard Madeley has blasted The Chase’s Anne Hegerty as he says he is unhappy with her.

Loose Women is known for its heated - as well as its much lighter - debates but this week a conversation about the class system got voices raised on the programme. It came during Tuesday's show (April 5) while Coleen Nolan, Carol McGiffin, Charlene White and Linda Robson were on the panel.

THE Chase fans weren't happy this morning as Richard Madeley accidentally let slip a HUGE spoiler. The Good Morning Britain presenter fumed about Anne Hegerty on today's show - leaving viewers stunned. He was discussing Chaser Anne Hegerty who last night discovered she's related to royalty in ITV's DNA Journey.

SHAUN Wallace fought back tears on Tuesday night's episode of DNA Secrets after delving into his family history. The Chase quizzer appeared alongside his co-star Anne Hegerty as the pair took part in a brand new series of ITV show - and it revealed a damning past for one of them.

The Chase star Shaun Wallace sent fans wild by revealing his buff new look on This Morning.The TV star – aka The Dark Destroyer – appeared on the ITV daytime show to discuss his appearance on the programme DNA Journey but all fans could talk about were his impressive guns.Viewers couldn't take their eyes off the quiz show star's toned physique, which was unmissable as he showcased it in a tight black t-shirt.And many took to Twitter to share their thoughts about his incredible new look."Shaun looking like a fitness instructor," one impressed fan posted.Another exclaimed: "Daaaaaamn, Shaun's been down the gym."One viewer suggested the star should start flashing his muscles on The Chase."Shaun better start flexing the swans every time he gets a question right," they joked.One person said they were going to start watching The Chase because Shaun was looking so "hench"."Shaun looking for a Men's Health cover shoot perhaps?" quipped another, while one tweeted: "Shaun didn't have to flex on us so hard."Other people who had tuned in expressed their surprise about Shaun's age, with one surprised viewer tweeting: "Shaun Wallace is 61!!!!"The TV star went on DNA Journey with his fellow Chaser Anne Hegarty, with both of them keen to find out more about their ancestors.Shaun managed to trace his family back eight generations to the early 1700s.He also found an ancestor who had amassed a small fortune in Cuba. Anne discovered that she comes from a long line of impressive ancestors – one who survived two torpedo attacks and escaped the sinking of a ship by clinging to an upturned lifeboat.Shaun said of the new show: "It was amazing.

The Chase star Anne Hegerty has revealed the inspiration behind her role as The Governess on the popular ITV quiz show.The quizzer, 63, has played the formidable role of The Governess on the show since 2010 but has now opened up on where she gets her inspiration for the part.The ITV personality told how she modelled herself on certain family members, despite not entirely getting on with them.The star made the remarks at an event celebrating International Women's Day last month.Anne revealed: "On my mother’s side, I come from a very feminist family."She went on to explain how her relatives were involved in campaigning for women's rights.She said: "My great grandmother campaigned for votes for women before the Suffragette movement."Two of their daughters went to university, my great aunt became a doctor and my grandmother studied history."Anne revealed that she took inspiration from her close relatives for her ITV character."I didn’t get on at all well with my grandmother but I sort of channel her a bit for The Governess," she added.Anne also said that she didn't get one with one of her aunts.She went on to explain how it resulted in her drawing inspiration from them to use in her role as The Governess, she told The Sun.Anne is one of six Chasers on the ITV quiz programme.She stars alongside Shaun Wallace, Mark Labbett, Jenny Ryan, Paul Sinha and Darragh Ennis.Elsewhere, Anne confirmed that she was forced to pull out of filming for Beat the Chasers after having tested positive for Covid.In an announcement on Twitter last month, Anne reassured her 161,200 followers that she felt okay and revealed who would be stepping in to take her place.Anne wrote: "Unfortunately I’ve contracted Covid-19 so won’t be filming this series of

The Chase fans found it difficult to concentrate after swooning over a hunky contestant who bagged a whopping £30k in the first round.30-year-old Gary from London sent fans into a frenzy with his tall, handsome good looks as he became the first contestant to take on chaser Jenny Ryan, aka The Vixen.Admitting his hopes to win big and make a sizeable amount of money for his team, Gary bagged a nice £6k in his initial one-on-one with host Bradley.As chaser Jenny offered up £30k for the high bid on the next round, the confident Corporate Manager decided to go for it, delighting fans by braving The Vixen for the mega prize pot.As fans swooned over his confidence and good looks, Twitter was left in awe after he succeeded in his bid to bag the cash with space to spare on the board.Viewers at home also took to social media platform Twitter to comment on the hunky contestant’s massive win.One fan wrote: "Anyone else like, damn Gary, you hot."A second added: "Gary is a bit handsome and nice. Mega dreamy and brains to boot #TheChase."While a third agreed: "Well hello Gary.

This Morning viewers couldn't help but be distracted during the latest edition of the show as Shaun Wallace joined hosts Alison Hammond and Dermot O'Leary. The Chase star, known as the 'Dark Destroyer' was live in the studio during the ITV daytime programme on Tuesday (April 5) alongside his fellow quizzer Anne Hegerty, aka The Governess.

The Chase star Anne Hegerty has opened up about her upbringing and family life during an emotional episode of ITV show DNA Journey - including how her late dad abruptly left home one Christmas. Anne is best known as The Chase’s The Governess, but in the series that explores family history, viewers will see a brand new side to the 63 year old.The former I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here! contestant, who filmed the programme alongside The Chase co-star Shaun Wallace, began tracing her ancestors’ footsteps to find out more about them. And during filming for the hour-long special, which airs on Tuesday 5 April, Anne relives some tough moments from her past.

THE Chase fans were left open-mouthed after a 'famous comedian' appeared on the show - and left Bradley Walsh in stitches. Monday's episode saw four people team up to try and beat the Chaser - in this case Anne Hegerty - and win some money.