ITV The Chase's Anne Hegerty admits she 'hopes' no more co-stars join show

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The Chase star Anne Hegerty, also known as The Governess, has revealed the show's unique payment structure and explained why she doesn't want any more Chasers joining her.
Despite having an estimated net worth of £3.2 million thanks to the show's popularity, Anne stated that the Chasers do not have a fixed salary and instead get paid per episode.
At the TV Choice Awards, Anne explained why the Chasers might not welcome a new team member. When asked about the possibility of a new Chaser, she replied: "Well we do always hope not."
The I'm a Celebrity star further explained: "We are paid per show, so we're not on a salary.
"It's not as if they're going to up the budget and add a new salary, a new Chaser would just mean the same number of shows shared between more people - so less money for everyone. So, hope not!"
Although a new Chaser would mean less money for the existing ones, Anne mentioned she doesn't hold a grudge against Darragh Ennis, also known as The Menace, who joined the show in 2020.
Anne stated: "You know, Darragh has been a very good new addition, he's very popular, and that's worthwhile."
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She also mentioned that despite their competitive nature on the show, the Chasers get along well, reports the Daily Record.
"We know each other, and certainly on Beat the Chasers we tend to hang out a lot, because we're all there at the same time," she shared.
Anne remarked to the Mirror last November about her surprisingly thrifty nature, explaining: "I'm half Scottish. We don't spend money and, being a fat person, I can only buy from certain places.
"I like my money sitting in my bank and representing a bit of security. I don't see the point in sloshing money around. I'm not frugal, I'd actually say I'm mean."
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Despite her ample fortune, Anne is no stranger to cutting corners, sharing tales of days when she depended on benefits while carving out a career as a journalist prior to her fame on The Chase.
Even though cutting back is her norm, Anne enjoys her fair share of splurges, shuttling between abodes in Manchester and Watford to stay close to her television commitments.
She also flies in the lap of luxury via first class or business for travel, and not shying away from 'Club Med' holidays to serve her quiz-travelling agendas.
The Chase Celebrity Special will air this Saturday at 7pm on ITV1 and ITVX.