'Pleasure to work with you' Shaun Wallace bids farewell to The Chase co-star after exit

Loose Women co-star Kaye Adams, 59. In a candid chat on presenter Kate Thornton’s White Wine Question Time podcast, Carol described Kaye as being the “polar opposite” to her, personality-wise.When asked about her “unlikely” friendships forged by working on the ITV talk show, Carol said: “Well, Kaye Adams is an unlikely friend…”Kate then enquired: “Because you’re too similar?”Carol continued: “No! Because we are polar opposites.”She explained: “We are complete and utter opposites in almost everything and it’s strange that I’d see her as a friend.“But we are friends, we just are.

The Chase's Anne Hegerty has discovered she's a descendant of royalty in a new episode of ITV's DNA JourneyThe Governess, 63, and her co-star Shaun Wallace, 61, will appear in the first episode of the new series as they delve into their family history.An ITV source told the Mirror that Anne was ecstatic to discover that she had connections to royals.The source said: "Anne was excited and fascinated to learn she has royal relations."It was a big shock to her but a very nice one and she was very interested to delve into the details to find out more about it."Co-star and pal Shaun hilarious joked that Anne's friends will now have to "bow and curtsy" to her after the royal connection was revealed.He said: "Without spoiling anything, we call her 'Queen Anne', because obviously she's the queen of quizzing but we have to really bow and curtsy to her now!"In the episode, which is set to air on ITV on Tuesday (March 5), Anne discovers that one of her royal ancestors survived two German torpedo attacks during World War One.Anne discovered that her great-grandmother's first cousin was a deputing chief engineer in World War One who survived the bomb scare by clinging onto a lifeboat for four hours.

The Chase star Anne Hegerty has been dubbed 'Queen Anne' by her quiz show co-stars after finding out she is related to royalty.The star, who is known as The Governess, 63, made the discovery after taking part on new ITV programme DNA Journey alongside her The Chase co-star, Shaun Wallace.During the show, Anne found out she is descended from royalty.Speaking about the shock discovery, an ITV source claimed the star was excited by the news.They said: "Anne was excited and fascinated to learn she has royal relations."It was a big shock to her but a very nice one and she was very interested to delve into the details to find out more about it," they added.As a result of her blue bloodline, Anne's The Chase colleagues have given her a new nickname.Addressing Anne's revelation, Shaun told how he and his The Chase co-stars now "curtsy" to her.Shaun said: "Without spoiling anything, we call her 'Queen Anne', because obviously she's the queen of quizzing, but we have to really bow and curtsy to her now!"Speaking about her discoveries on the show, Anne also told how her ancestors survived multiple German torpedo attacks during the First World War.She said: "I discovered my great-grandmother's first cousin was a deputy chief engineer on an ocean liner during World War One and survived two German torpedo attacks."He clung onto an upturned lifeboat for four hours."I came away feeling really impressed by that level of endurance," she revealed.Whilst on the show, The Governess star said she came face to face with the remains of one relative.Anne added: "I also handled the skull of an ancestor."She went on to tell The Mirror it was a "proud moment."Anne and Shaun also travelled to Jamaica together to learn more about his

The Chase fans couldn't help blushing when one contestant revealed his racy-sounding credentials on the ITV quiz show.The hit quiz show returned on Monday night (March 28), and it saw hopeful players Dick, Louis, Penelope and Sophie take on the Chaser in a bid to take home a hefty cash prize.As always, the aim of the game was to out-run "Britain's finest quiz brains" by successfully answering questions of general knowledge.First up to face genius quiz-buff Paul Sinha was Dick, a company director from Cumbria who also happened to be 69-years-old.However, eagle-eyed viewers were immediately distracted and started blushing at the player's credentials as they sounded rather rude if read in the right context.The fans couldn't help giggling about the contestant's credentials on Twitter during the show.One chuckling fan wrote: "Dick, 69 on The Chase," as they attached a series of laughing and aubergine emojis.A second wrote: "Dick is 69" alongside a meme.A third commented: "Dick, 69, from Cumbria They've done that on purpose."A fourth added: "Dick, 69 from Cumbria" with a laughing-face emoji.Dick is the UK marketing director for his son's design-engineering company, which is based in the Philippines.Speaking to Bradley, the player revealed he'd spend any potential winnings on his 50th wedding anniversary.He also admitted he'd promised his grandchildren a smaller sum of money each, £10.Although he struggled in his cash-builder round, Dick was able to rack up £3000 and make it back to his teammates, meaning he secured himself a spot in the Final Chase.After his cash-builder, Bradley had told the player: "Undone by some modern culture questions there, Dick. Three grand.

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Dancing On Ice star went on to express her surprise at being paired up with former Strictly Come Dancing professional Brendan Cole, 45, who is now set to compete with her in the final.Ahead of the Dancing On Ice final, Vanessa has spilled the beans on her bond with skating partner Brendan, who has wowed ITV audiences this year with his skating abilities.Remembering the first time she was told she was coupled up with Brendan, Vanessa admitted she had her reservations at first. She said: “The producers really surprised me with the partnership because there is a 20-year age gap.“I didn’t expect to be with Brendan when obviously there were young guys, like I was partnered with in previous years. “I was worried at first that we wouldn’t bond, but because we’re both ­performers and I’m a mature 25-year-old, I’m comfortable.”She went on to share Brendan is a “kid at heart” and suggested the star had lost some weight putting his all into the process. “He falls and gets up and it amazes me how his 45-year-old body can handle so much strain.

The Chase host Bradley Walsh made a cheeky dig at Rachel Johnson during in a celebrity special of the ITV show.He is known for his cheeky jibes at his guests and things were no different when Prime Minister Boris Johnson's sister Rachel Johnson took to the stand to try her luck.The repeated episode of the quiz show also saw author Rachel, journalist Giles Coren, TV presenter Chris Packham and comedian Josie Long battle the chaser.Giles kicked off the quiz and bagged a huge £40,000 for the prize pot, before Rachel stepped up second to try and grab more cash for the team.Playing it safe and scoring a respectable £4,000, she returned to the panel for the final chase - but not before Bradley could take a swipe at her performance.In her initial questions, before going head-to-head with Paul Sinha, Rachel was unable to name champagne brand Veuve Clicquot."The shocking inditement is tonight of course, you not knowing Veuve Clicquot, which is my favourite champagne," Bradley joked."I felt like I got more right, but I'm always very over optimistic which is sad, isn't it?" she jibed back about her comparatively small prize fund.Bradley joked: "No, no it's okay - delusional, but okay."He went on to ask her if she was "ready" to face the Chaser, to which a baffled Rachel replied: "I'm sorry, I don't know what's happening.""Good, time to face the Chaser," the presenter joked.Rachel wasn't caught by The Sinnerman and ended up returning to the team to join them in the final chase.Chris was knocked out after taking a risk to play for £50,000, falling at the final hurdle and going home.Meanwhile, Josie returned to the panel with a low offer of £1,000.The total was taken to £45,000 - which the three celebrities would split between their

The Chase star Jenny Ryan looked incredible in a red shirt dress as she stepped out to a London event.The brainy beauty - best known as Chaser The Vixen on the hit ITV quiz show - looked totally transformed from her on-screen alter ego in the glamorous satin frock.Teaming the garment with a pair of black ankle boots and black tights, Jenny accessorised her look with large black-framed glasses.Jenny, 39, wore her red hair down in a sleek straight style and added a dash of red lipstick to compliment her outfit.The quiz expert was attending the opening night of Wicked with its refreshed cast in London on Thursday.As she posted the snap, she praised the viewing of Wicked, but fans were certainly interested in her glamorous look instead.

Bradley Walsh couldn't hide his disappointment after he discovered that a contestant on The Chase was on another popular game show.Serial quizzer Laurence informed Bradley that he had been on Mastermind before he appeared on the ITV programme. however chaser Anne Hegerty revealed that he had been on both Mastermind and another popular quizzing programme.Clearly upset that he didn't know, Bradley said: "Is there anything else you're keeping from me?" While asking the player why he didn't tell him all he needed to know.

Danny Walters cosied up to his girlfriend as he stepped out for a star-studded event in London.The former EastEnders actor and his partner, Maddi Faircloth, attended the opening night of Wicked at the Apollo Theatre on Thursday 24 March. The 28-year-old turned out in a smart casual look with a black shirt and dark faded jeans which he paired with brown boots to watch the new cast members take to the stage in the long-running show.

Good Morning Britain, after it was reported last month that she would be stepping down from her role as the show’s political correspondent. Richard opened up about his GMB colleague in an interview with Express.co.uk whilst presenting at the Ideal Home Show, in partnership with NatWest. Richard, 52, explained that he and his Good Morning Britain colleagues are all “very close”, adding that he felt “lucky to still be waking the nation up every morning”. When asked about whether his colleague Ranvir, 44, is planning to move on from Good Morning Britain following an exit from her political correspondent role, his answer was clear.“No.

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Coronation Street almost two years ago after 31 years of playing Liz McDonald.The actress has spoken in a new interview about her time on the soap and why her decision to leave ended up being an easy one.Beverly announced her departure from the award-winning soap in 2019, with her final scenes airing in 2020.Not too soon after leaving the show, Beverly took part in the twentieth series of I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!, finishing in third place.Beverly has spoken to the Sun's TV magazine about her time on the soap and why she decided to leave after 31 years.She said: "As an actor, you’re scared to say no to a job, but the scripts came and I thought I’ve just got to trust my instincts really."It's not nine to five, it’s like seven until ten at night and it’s six days a week."It's really full on and you have no life, like it used to be a lot harder years ago when the cast was smaller."Beverly even admitted that she thinks the soap's quality has gone downhill since she started in 1989.The actress believes Corrie is "overloaded with soap operas" and calls it a "shame" due to the show's promise.Back in September, Beverley said she was a "workaholic" and began to struggle on set because she was suffering with depression.She said: "I'd struggled for so long knowing something was wrong but not on set knowing exactly what it was."You say all those things to yourself, like 'get a grip.' In the end I couldn't go on any longer.

Loose Women star Jane Moore took a cheeky swipe at fellow panellist Coleen Nolan yesterday. Jane told viewers Coleen “shoved” her at the start of the ITV show.Jane, 59, branded her Loose Women co-star Coleen “ghastly” in a tongue-in-cheek jibe as she kicked off the show yesterday.Coleen, 57, apparently shoved Jane, the panellist claimed live on air.Jane began: “Hello and welcome to your mid-week helping of Loose Women.“Joining me for lots of laughs and lunchtime chat, it's the ghastly Coleen Nolan,” she continued, as her colleague opened her mouth in shock.“Who just shoved me on air,” she revealed, causing Coleen to laugh.The pair quickly moved past the on-air banter, sitting down at the Loose Women panel with their fellow co-stars.The pair were joined by Linda Robson, 64, and Shani Dhanda, 35, as they began a discussion on the issue of lockdown loneliness.Express.co.uk has contacted Coleen’s representatives for further comment.Earlier this month, Coleen appeared on Lorraine for International Women’s Day, where she addressed rumours of feuding behind the scenes on Loose Women.Appearing beside Gloria Hunniford, Coleen confirmed that the drama always “ends at the desk”.Host Lorraine Kelly appeared to make reference to claims of friction between the panellists, though she suggested that it was not the case.She said: “And Loose Women is on today.

The Chase fans praised The Chaser Paul Sinha after he made up a "new rule" for contestants who take the low offer on the hit ITV quiz show.Paul went head-to-head with contestants Colin, Steve, Debbie and Claire on Wednesday night's episode.He was not impressed with Debbie after she took £2,000 off the team's total jackpot after opting for the low offer.The artist from Kent cheered wildly after making it through to the final chase.A frustrated Paul tried to put a dampener on her decision by telling her about a made up rule.He told her contestants who took the low offer would now only get what they put in to the jackpot. He told Debbie: "I don't know what you are cheering about."Debbie fired back: "I'm through, I got more questions right than you."Paul then quipped: "I don't what you're so happy about...they've brought in new rules. If you get back you'll owe us two grand, sorry about that."Bradley tried to ease tensions, saying: "It doesn't matter, I have got three players in the final." Fans of the show rushed to Twitter to praise Paul for his decision and suggested he should actually bring in the new rule.One said: "Who tf cheers when you win the minus offer? #TheChase."Another wrote: "#thechase.

THE Chase's Bradley Walsh blasted Jenny Ryan for "ruining it all" in an explosive final round. Tuesday's episode of the ITV quiz show saw Karen, Mike, Abigail and Gareth team up to try and beat the Chaser.

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Meanwhile a fourth exclaimed: "Gareth's a bit sexy!" As the first contestant to face chaser Jenny Ryan, Gareth performed brilliantly and sailed into the final round.But Gareth wasn't the only player to do exceptionally well for themselves on the show, as Mike and Karen also put on a spectacular performance and went through comfortably to the final.After gaining £8,000 in the cash builder round, Karen thought it was only right for her to go for the higher offer on the table which was an eye-watering £47,000.And although many doubted Karen's knowledge to begin with, they were left stunned when she added the huge sum of money to the team's kitty.Sharing their thoughts on the player, one person penned: "Aww I like Karen she's a good player. Really ballsy of her to go for the £47k!"Another said: "Whatever happens Karen has won the respect of us all today.""Brad’s right, they are a super team.

Loose Women panellist Andrea McLean has revealed that she has "no regrets" after deciding to leave the ITV show after 13 years on the programme, while speaking about suffering a breakdown.The TV personality, 52, who left the show at the end of 2020, admitted that it was "something she needed to do" as she discussed her new book You Just Need to Believe It, as well as her exit from Loose Women, with Lorraine Kelly.Andrea revealed that she was hailed as "brave" for making the decision to leave the show after over a decade on the panel.She told Lorraine: "This is my first time being back on TV and back in the room that we share with Loose."It was a [brave decision] and the reason the whole book came about was because at the time so many people said to me you're so brave to do that thing, to pivot," she added.However, the star admitted that she felt "scared" following the move.Andrea went on: "And all I kept thinking was I don't feel brave, I feel really scared but it was just something I really needed to do."The star went on to tell how she used her experience to help her write her fourth book.She continued: "And then I thought, right, how can I bottle everything I've used to do a brave thing when I've felt scared and I put together a 10 day challenge for my lovely community and then saw the results and it made me brave enough."I had a breakdown a few years ago Lorraine, because I was going and going and going and I didn't want to look at, really, what was happening."I was just trying to keep busy and not think."Learn from my mistakes and just stop for a minute," she insisted to the ITV presenter.Andrea left the chat show at the end of 2020 and, in a previous interview, told how she agonised over the decision.She admitted

The Chas e star Anne 'The Governess' Hegerty has been replaced with a brand new quizzer on the hit show Beat The Chaser.

The Chase's Shaun Wallace has waved goodbye to his co-star Anne Hegerty from the popular quiz programme.Shaun offered some kind words to Anne's replacement Issa Schultz who replaced Anna on the ITV spin-off show Beat The Chasers.This came after The Governess was forced to miss filming due to contracting Covid.Anne was forced to swerve filming alongside her fellow Chasers Mark Labbett, Jenny Ryan, Paul Sinha, Darragh Ennis, and Shaun.She took to Twitter announced that quiz champion Issa would be taking her place.Taking to Twitter, Shaun - known as The Dark Destroyer - said farewell to the quizzer after they wrapped up filming the show.Shaun shared a selfie of the pair on March 18 and captioned the post: "The Dark Destroyer @Issa25 #BeatTheChasers."Following the post, Shaun then thanked Issa for stepping into Anne's shoes.He wrote: "The Super Nerd was just super! Issa it was an absolute pleasure to work with you again. I hope that will happen sooner rather than later."To which Issa replied: "So awesome sitting alongside you good sir! Your knowledge is sensational and you made me feel right at home.