The Chase star shocks fans as he posts snap in his PANTS to show off weight loss
The 65-year-old, known as The Dark Destroyer on the hit ITV quiz show, took to Instagram on Friday with his trademark suit nowhere to be seen.
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Instead, Shaun posed in just a pair of grey Hugo Boss Y-fronts to reveal his slimmed down physique.
He wrote alongside the surprising clip: "It's time to get down to the naked truth and see if I've lost any weight.
"Weight Down, confidence sky high. Thanks Jane Plan for making this all possible!"
His shocked followers were quick to comment, with one writing: "Seeing the Dark Destroyer in his underwear was certainly not on my bingo card. You look great, keep it up."
Another added: "Never be able to look at you in the same way now. Looking amazing."
A third joked: "Shaun i can see your dark destroyer x."
In the video, Shaun stepped on the scales and revealed he was down to 104.1kg, or 16 stone 3lbs.
Back in April, Shaun first revealed he was following in the footsteps of fellow Chaser Mark Labbett - who has lost an impressive 10 stone in recent years - and adopting a new health and fitness regime.
Posing topless in a towel, Shaun said: "End of the first week of the Jane Plan diet journey, let's see if I've lost weight..."
Shaun continued by standing on scales and revealing he'd managed to lose three kilos.
The Chase's Shaun Wallace shows off impressive weight loss in topless bathroom video
His weight loss journey comes as the star recently revealed that he has a secret partner.
Shaun gave fans a rare update on his personal life away from the hit ITV game show.
Speaking on the How To Be 60 podcast with Kay Adams and Karen MacKenzie, he opened up about his current dating status.
"I suppose I'm married to my career. Put it that way. I like that. I prefer that and I'm happier," the quizzer explained.
The Chase first premiered on ITV back in 2009 and has become a firm favourite among viewers since then. The roster of professional quizzers ('chasers') has grown significantly since the show's launch.
Mark Labbett (2009 - present): Known as 'The Beast', Mark is a former Maths teacher and previously won £32,000 on Who Wants to be a Millionaire? Mark has also reprised his role as a Chaser in the US and Australian versions of the show.
Shaun Wallace (2009 - present): Shaun, a barrister and former Mastermind champion, goes by the 'Dark Destroyer'. Shaun has appeared on the Australian version of The Chase. In 2008, he finished as runner-up to Barry Simmons in Are You an Egghead?, a contest to find a new member of the then-BBC quiz team.
Anne Hegerty (2010 - present): A former contestant on Mastermind, Fifteen To One and Are You an Egghead?, Anne goes by 'The Governess'. Since joining The Chase, she appeared on I'm A Celebrity... in 2018.
Paul Sinha (2011-present): Comedian and qualified doctor Paul joined the Chaser line-up in 2011, taking the nickname 'The Sinnerman'. He has appeared on The Weakest Link, University Challenge and Brain of Britain. In 2018, Paul starred in series 8 of popular game show Taskmaster.
Jenny Ryan (2015 - present): Known as 'The Vixen', Jenny was previously in a winning team on Only Connect. She also appeared in Mastermind, The Weakest Link and Fifteen To One before joining The Chase in 2015.
Darragh Ennis (2020 - present): A postdoctoral researcher, Darragh joined The Chase in 2020 as 'The Menace'. He is the first former contestant to join the line-up, having been part of a winning team against Paul Sinha in 2017.
However, the hosts did continue to press him about the possibility of having a relationship.
The star eventually confirmed: "Yes, I'm in a relationship."
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