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The Deal or No Deal set was filled with tension as host Stephen Mulhern had to "sit down" witnessing contestant Donna endure a heart-wrenching game. On Tuesday (October 29), the hopeful player, dubbed 'Deadly Donna', seemed on the verge of fortune, knocking out low amounts one by one, leaving just £100 amongst the big cash prizes of £75,000 and £100,000.

Bradley Walsh was previously plagued with a health issue that impacted his appearance.The much-loved presenter of The Chase suffered from "seriously bad" blepharitis, which causes red and swollen eyes. After fans noticed something different about him back in July 2021, Bradley opened up on This Morning saying: "People don't realise I have seriously bad blepharitis. I have to take one pill a day for it or I really struggle." Bradley also revealed that he will need to undergo an operation on his eyes at some point in the future.

The Chase's Anne Hegerty opened up about how she developed her on-screen persona, The Governess, and the formidable quizzer detailed how it evolved following advice from a friend. It comes as The Chase, which will air a Celebrity Special episode on ITV on Saturday afternoon, as it continues to celebrates its 15th anniversary, sees a team of stars take on the Chaser in the hope of winning a charity prize. Despite being on the show for 14 years, there's something about The Governess that many viewers won't know – including when she opened up about the input she had when creating her alter ego.

Hayley Palmer is moving on after her painful split from The Chase star Mark Labbett. She had previously teased she was seeing someone new but that she wasn’t ready to ‘reveal’ their identity.

Bridget Jones is returning to our screens for the fourth series in the romcom franchise - however, one major character from the previous film won't be back. Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy sees Renee Zellweger reprise her role as Bridget, who is navigating life as a single mother of two in her fifties. While the previous 2016 film Bridget Jones's Baby introduced Kate O'Flynn as Bridget's new Hard News boss Alice Peabody, the Everyone Else Burns star has revealed that she won't be returning for the new film.

Ben Shephard has been accused of being unfair to a contestant on the latest episode of Tipping Point. As three new players lined up to take on the coin machine and tackle some trivia questions, fans were quick to criticise one particular question aimed at Triage worker Tracy from County Durham. During a timed question that would allow Tracey to bank a coin for the machine, she was asked: "As a result of the 2017 general election in the UK, which conservative politician remained as Prime Minister?" Tracy quickly asked: "Sorry, what year was it?" before Ben began reading the entire question again, instead of just specifying the year itself.

Viewers of Bradley Walsh were on the edge of their seats during an episode where a contestant nearly bagged £75,000 in a tense solo effort. Some fans even controversially suggested that the show was "rigged" after seeing how the events played out. Host Bradley Walsh introduced players Charlie, George, Sophia, and James, but the game took a challenging turn as the first three contestants were quickly eliminated, leaving James to go head-to-head with The Governess, Anne Hegerty.

Mark Labbett, star of ITV's The Chase, was notably missing from the National Television Awards, despite The Chase bagging the Best Daytime Show award.The 59 year old missed the opportunity to join Bradley Walsh, Anne Hegerty and Sean Walsh on stage to accept the honour.This absence came as a surprise, especially since the show recently marked its 15th anniversary on TV. Mark's decision to skip the event followed his recent split with TV host Hayley Palmer.The couple first met at the same glitzy event two years ago, crossing paths backstage. In 2023, Hayley, 42, attended the event with Mark, with the pair making a joint appearance on the red carpet.

The Chase's Anne Hegerty has candidly shared why she's never had a long-term partner.The 66 year old telly favourite revealed her struggle with personal space, linking her dating fears to her autism diagnosis at 45. She once even unplugged her phone to avoid a boyfriend contacting her. In a recent chat, she confessed: "I really struggle with closeness and having anyone else in the house.

Viewers of The Chase were left stunned when a pair of contestants adopted a new strategy during the final chase, sparking debate over whether it was fair play. In the episode hosted by Bradley Walsh, teammates Sue and Ben advanced to the finals after fellow players Ben, 25, Reed, 77, and Johnny from Leicester were knocked out by Jenny "The Vixen" Ryan.

TV stars Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly are celebrating an unprecedented 23rd consecutive win at the National Television Awards.The much-loved presenters took a moment to consider the journey they've experienced over the years while accepting their 23rd consecutive TV presenter award amidst the glamour of the O2 Arena.The event saw some playful banter, with Bradley Walsh from The Chase humorously attempting to swipe their trophy as they approached the stage. With a light-hearted rebuff, Dec quipped to his comical colleague, "Sit down Bradley, sit down!" Embracing the accolade, Dec expressed his gratitude: "Thank you it's really hard to put into words just how this feels and what it means to us that you take the time to vote for us." Meanwhile, Ant called the award a "joy" and shared a joke about a future where they might not win, but assured it wasn't this night.

Hayley Palmer has revealed that she has found romance once again after being left 'heartbroken' earlier this year when she split from The Chase star Mark Labbett, who is also known by his on-screen moniker, The Beast.TV presenter Hayley claimed that she was blindsided when Mark called time on their relationship back in May via an abrupt phone-call, just days after they had marked their one-year anniversary with romantic celebrations. Now, Hayley has shared that she is dating again - but will be keeping this one more private for the time being. Answering questions during an Instagram Q&A, Hayley was asked by one fan: "Are you dating anyone?!" , to which she responded: "There is a certain someone...

The Chase's Darragh Ennis has revealed why he rarely hangs out with his co-stars away from the screen. Speaking on Jaack Maate's Happy Hour podcast, revealing they don't often socialise outside of work due to differing lifestyles. When asked about group outings, he said, "Not really, no.

The Chase viewers were in for a treat on Monday's show as they witnessed not one, but two chasers in the latest ITV episode. After a break, the beloved quiz show returned with a fresh series and a special twist to mark its 15th anniversary. Bradley Walsh, leading the charge, introduced the 'Double Trouble' feature, where two quiz masters would challenge the team of four contestants.

Bradley Walsh, the beloved host of The Chase, has offered fans a sneak peek into his lavish Essex home. Nestled in Epping, Bradley shares a luxurious £2.5 million barn conversion with his wife Donna Derby and their son Barney.This dream home boasts five bedrooms, its own sauna, a gym, and even an outdoor swimming pool for the last of this year's summer, sunny days.

During a recent episode of The Chase on ITV1, viewers were left scratching their heads after a contestant made a rather unusual comment to host Bradley Walsh. Eleanor from Manchester introduced herself as a "fleegan", explaining that she's a flexible vegan, leaving a puzzled 64 year old Bradley staring at her in confusion. When Bradley asked Eleanor about her hobbies, she replied: "I like to cook for friends, so recently I've been trying to cook vegan." He then queried: "Are you vegan now," to which she responded: "I try to be, a fleegan." A baffled Bradley asked: "A fleegan, what's a fleegan?," and Eleanor explained: "A flexible vegan", reports the Express.

ITV's The Chase fans were left rubbing their eyes in disbelief as they noticed a contestant who was the spitting image of Coronation Street legend. As Bradley Walsh introduced Stuart to kick off his cash builder round, viewers couldn't help but flood Twitter with observations that the 43 year old was a lookalike for Sean Wilson, known for playing Martin Platt on the much-loved soap.Twitter lit up with comments such as: "Wasn't he married to Gail in Corrie?," and another chimed in with: "Martin Platt in seat 1 #TheChase".

Shaun Wallace, one of the original stars of The Chase, reportedly lost a significant sum when the show was in its infancy. Shaun, who joined the show in 2009 alongside fellow Chaser Mark Labbett, was balancing his time on the quiz show with his career as a criminal defence barrister. Mark Labbett has opened up about the financial struggles they faced early on.

Bradley Walsh, the beloved host of The Chase, has given fans an update on his future with the show and confessed the one reason that would make him quit. Bradley, who has been at the helm of the popular quiz show since it first aired in 2009, is currently celebrating 15 years of The Chase on ITV. Speaking to the Daily Mail, the 64 year old TV star revealed he'd happily do another 15 years on the show, but admitted he'd step down if viewers stopped tuning in.

Shaun Wallace, also known as The Dark Destroyer from ITV's The Chase, reflected on laying down the law with fellow quiz master Mark Labbett when they started working together on the hit show. Back in the day, Shaun, who balanced his TV gigs while being a barrister, and Mark were the original brainiacs tackling contestants in 2009, before other Chasers like Anne Hegerty and Paul Sinha joined the squad.

Shaun Wallace, also known as the Dark Destroyer on ITV's The Chase, has addressed speculation that he's been sacked from the show. In a recent episode of The Hearing - A Legal Podcast, the 64 year old barrister and 2004 Mastermind champion explained that his occasional absences from the show are due to his commitments as a lawyer. Shaun said: "If I've got a long trial, then that will take precedence over my filming, and the Chase know that.