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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

Loose Women in December 2020 after 13 years on the popular daytime show. The ITV star has since shared her former co-star and pal, Denise Welch, 63, put her name forward for a new opportunity. The mum-of-two had recently teamed up with UNICEF to support the refugee crisis which has plagued Ukraine. The former Loose Women host explained that it was through Denise she was able to secure a hosting role at an event that was aimed to raise funds for those affected by the war in Ukraine. Speaking about the event, Andrea said: "To be honest, it came about because of my lovely friend Denise [Welch]. "She obviously has a lot of contacts in the theatre world and the acting world. "READ MORE: Mark Labbett announces new show after he's axed from The Chase © ITV Andrea McLean says Denise Welch got her a gig amid Loose Women exit

The Chase's Mark Labbett made a cheeky plea to appear in a movie role as a film director from the Midlands appeared on the show. Rebeckah, from Tamworth, was joined by fellow contestants Aled, Lisa and Hussain on the hit ITV quiz show presented by Bradley Walsh on Thursday (March 24). The 47-year-old was first up to play and got off to a great start, winning £8,000 in her cash builder round.

Mark Labbett, 56, has shed an impressive ten stone in recent years thanks to a healthy diet and exercise regime. But despite the incredible transformation, Mark confirmed that The Chase’s writers will not scrap jokes alluding to his body size. He did so while revealing his “happiness” after having bought size 42” jeans.Mark shared the good news in view of his 158,000 Twitter followers.He wrote: “Happiness is buying a 42” M&S regular black jeans….and finding they are a bit loose :)“Last time I was this small it was the 1990s #skinnybeast.”But one concerned viewer responded to the post saying she hoped the “fat jokes” would now stop.Nikachu89x typed: “Hopefully this means Brad stops with the fat jokes they got old real quick.“Even if you think they're funny I cringe every time.”Mark responded explaining that the joke writers said scrapping the “fat-shaming” would make their job harder.He said: “The jokewriters openly admit they won’t stop with the fat shaming because it makes their job much harder :(“Regardless of the show’s jokes, some fans rushed to the social media platform to compliment Mark on his outstanding achievement.Purdie_michelle penned: “Well done Mark what an achievement.

Mark Labbett - otherwise known as The Beast - has announced that he's been axed from the US version of The Chase.The quizzing star explained he felt "gutted" after he was not asked to return as a chaser for the American counterpart, having been the show's first and only chaser when it initially aired in 2013, and after returning last year with a batch of new brainiacs.The brand new 2022 series, which is set to air in the US in the coming weeks, will run without Mark, 56, after he revealed in February that his contract had not been renewed for the show's third season. Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter He expressed his disappointment at having not been selected to continue on the show online.

The Chase star Mark Labbett is famed in the UK for his formidable quiz show prowess, which has led to him being branded "The Beast". However, fans were left wondering whether American producers did not invite the quizzer back on to the show as he addressed his exit again today.Mark announced on Twitter that he would not be returning to the show which led to a flurry of curiosity from his almost 158,000 followers."Gutted to not be invited back," he lamented, "but really excited at the new lineup."He added of the newcomers who would replace him: "Am expecting Brandon [Blackwell] and Victoria [Groce] to wow America :)."Twitter user, @milliejoe001 quizzed: "Was it because of contract reasons from The Chase Australia?"Mark explained in a candid tweet that no reason was given and his contract was not renewed."No they just didn’t renew me," he replied, "No reason was offered."@croth4 tweeted back: "I always imagined your participation would be a limited engagement that we should enjoy as long as we could - they simply can't keep the best around forever.

Much-loved ITV quiz show The Chase has had viewers' tongues wagging after fans picked up on what they think was a contestant 'hustling' a chaser out of £20,000. A recent episode of the show saw four brand new question-loving contestants bag a huge cash prize of £20,000.The majority of that prize pot was won by clever competitor Simon, who went after the higher offer when going head to head with quiz king Mark Labbett in the Final Chase.The latest instalment of the 5pm quiz saw Simon - along with his teammates Eraj, Amanda and Drina - competing against chaser Mark, 56.  Simon was first up, but, after a tricky quick-fire Cash Builder round, sadly only managed to answer one question correctly.

The Chase star Mark Labbett has sparked a frenzy amongst his fans after teasing a "big surprise" during the recording of Beat The Chasers.Taking to Twitter, The Beast, 56, told how he had exciting plans in store for audience members who were attending a recording of the popular ITV spin off show of The Chase, leading fans to speculate over what it could entail.In view of his 157,700 followers, the formidable quizzer hinted at some exciting news.Mark wrote: "If you are coming to #beatthechasers recording you might get a big surprise :)"Following the star's announcement, fans of the Chaser flocked to the comments to weigh in on what the "surprise" could be.Twitter user @neilpassmore wrote: "We’re coming to Elstree Studios on Friday afternoon @MarkLabbett!!! Can’t wait!!! #beatthechasers."@susanwhiting9 penned: "Hi Mark I will be there Saturday afternoon with my sister and niece I love surprises!! xx."@claireganham4 added: "What the big surprise Mark, I'm coming xx."While @kloedunne chipped in: "Me and my mum are going on Saturday and this has made me so much more excited!!!"Mark's announcement comes a day after he broke his silence after it was revealed he had been dropped from the US version of The Chase.The star shared his disappointment when it was announced he would not be returning to The Chase US, after having joined the stateside version of the US programme last year.The quizzer shared a promotional photo of the new series of the popular show, which showed he was not in the line up.The official account read: "New season. New Chasers.

Jenny Ryan, 39, has been on The Chase in 2015 and is most known as The Vixen.The chaser has taken to Twitter to express how "proud" she is of friend Brandon Blackwell on his latest career move after he's been named as one of co-worker Mark Labbett's replacements on the US version of the show.Brandon took to Twitter yesterday to break the news of his role on The Chase USA.He penned: "Back in the USA, new and improved.Still not here to make friends."It's now public; I have joined @thechaseabc as a chaser - and I'm not alone. Fun is over when the new season begins May 3."Jenny took to Twitter in view of her 107,500 followers to respond to the news.She said: "Extremely proud of my friend Brandon! Get ready, USA!..."One social media user took to the comments to point out Jenny's congratulatory message directed at her co-worker Mark's replacement.TeaBooksGin said: "No more Beastie? I'm in the US and what I don't like about the American version is the lack of humour."None of you take yourselves too terribly seriously and Brad's little interjections make the show so fun."I wish they had selected a comedian to host rather than a journalist."This comes as Mark took to Twitter yesterday to break his silence after it was announced that he had been axed from the US version of The Chase.The 56-year-old shared the news on Twitter in view of his 157,000 followers.The quizzer posted a promotional photo of the new series of the popular programme.The official account read: "New season.

The Chase viewers think they've figured out one contestant plan to bag more cash from the chaser.

Twitter and shared some big news.The couple revealed that they would be leaving Utah, where they have resided for a number of years, for Las Vegas.The Osmond legend explained that the couple's decision comes after more than a decade "living in hotels and in rental homes".Taking to Twitter, Donny uploaded a candid video of their move where they could be seen parked up in the car.The musician and actor explained that they had a U-Haul trailer attached to their vehicle which included the couple's belongings.In view of his 202,000 followers, Donny uploaded a candid video where he could be seen sporting a pair of sunglasses.He began: "So after 14 years of living in a hotel and a couple of rental places, Debbie and I have decided to buy a little place in Las Vegas."We're on our way down there right now."Debbie interjected: "With our little U-Haul truck."He chuckled: "We've got a U-Haul trailer back there. We've got a bed, some furniture back there.

ITV tea time telly hit; and since gaining a spot on the Chaser line-up many of them have continued to appear in other series - sometimes shocking their fans in the process. From belting out big numbers on X Factor to winning the nation's heart on I'm a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here. .

The Chase star Mark Labbett caught sight of Anne Hegerty on Twitter, seizing the opportunity to combine her quiz show host mindset with a new Krispy Kreme doughnuts campaign.

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Mark Labbett has shown off his impressive weight loss after dropping three clothing sizes.The famous Chaser was once a 5XL, and has since gone down to a slimmer 2XL after losing eight inches from his chest. Sharing a selfie on Instagram of himself shirtless, Mark, 56, penned: “Down to 52 inch chest from 60”. So was 5xl, now 2xl.

The Chase star Mark Labbett has apologised after a recent defeat saw him storm off the show, with the quizzer saying he was struggling with his mental health. Chaser Mark, who’s known as The Beast on the quiz show, lost out to a team of contestants who took home a jackpot of £21,000However, viewers were shocked when he said: ‘Well played guys, you deserve it – I’m off,’ before storming off the set and punching the wall on the way out. A stunned Bradley Walsh said: ‘I apologise to all the kids watching.

The Chase star Mark Labbett, aka The Beast, has broken his silence on storming off the set of the ITV game show. Last night’s episode (Wednesday 26 January) saw Mark, 56, beaten by four contestants as they scooped a staggering £21,000 - and Mark did not take the defeat well.