Jenny Ryan: The Chase's The Vixen unveils 'surprise debut' career move away from ITV show

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Jenny Ryan is best known for her formidable TV performances as the "Bolton Brainiac" on quiz show The Chase - but little did fans know that she has been pursuing another career avenue behind the scenes.The quick-witted star publicised her stand-up comedy debut in aid of Women and Children First on Twitter today, amid talk of the star reviving her halted singing career."Surprise stand-up debut!" she announced to her 109,000 followers.She reposted an advert from the charity explaining how to access the show, titled Cracking Comedy, for 24 hours only on catch-up TV."You have 24 hours to watch #crackingcomedy on @nextupcomedy with #jamesacaster, @MaisieAdam, @sindhuvfunny, @mrmikewozniak, @rocknrolga, @NathanCaton, @elf_lyons, @dnlfoxx and @VixLeyton," the ad read."Plus the stand-up debut of Jenny Ryan, @jenlion from #thechase!"Women And Children First UK describes itself as follows: "Amazing women are being empowered to help others survive and thrive. "Together in health groups they overcome their problems with life-saving ideas."Besides raising awareness and funds for the cause with her foray into stand-up, Jenny is also expected to make an appearance at the Clapham Grand this weekend for a very special show marking her 40th birthday.The event, titled the Choose Love Variety Show, is a cabaret performance in aid of a charity which supports the needs of refugees worldwide.What's more, Jenny is using the opportunity to promote another one of her interests that many fans may not have known about - singing.At her birthday cabaret event, she has promised she will sing "at least one" number.Before the lockdowns wrecked her career plans, the Vixen of The Chase had been planning on unleashing her scarcely heard singing talents on.