Shaun Wallace reacts to claim he and chasers are 'dysfunctional family' after heated clash

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The Chase star Jenny Ryan discussed her relationship with fellow chasers; Mark Labbett, Anne Hegerty, Paul Sinha, Shaun Wallace and Darragh Ennis in an interview last year, where she said they were all close away from the cameras.She went on to describe the team as "one big dysfunctional family".The 39-year-old added to Yours.co.uk: "We’ve known each other for years through the quiz circuit.

Darragh (Ennis) is our new boy, but he’s slotted in really well."Being a Chaser is something that no one else understands so we have to be there for each other."We’ve got a Whatsapp group but you don’t want to know what goes on in that!"Speaking to Express.co.uk, Shaun joked of her comments: "I think she's just being nice."He went on to agree that the team were all good friends despite some on-screen clashes on Beat The Chasers.He spilled: "We just get over it, we're all human and we're going to make mistakes."The banter and the camaraderie is as strong as ever."Shaun is the longest serving chaser with Mark aka The Beast.In an episode of the challenge show last year, he hit out at the Dark Destroyer over time wasting.Host Bradley asked the five chasers which author created the Oompa Loompas, the characters in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.Shaun buzzed in and answered the question correctly, but took longer than usual.Despite the chasers winning the round, Mark hit out at his co-star, shouting: "You can't do that, Shaun."When the host asked what happened, Shaun replied: "I don't know, I'd rather take some time and get it right."But Mark interrupted, shouting: "Absolutely not!"It's not your time to waste, that's a terrible sin."Mark apologised in the following episode after making a mistake himself.Beat The Chasers returns to.