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Edinburgh Live
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Edinburgh Live
ITV The Chase star Bradley Walsh opens up on being 'sacked' from role
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Treasured TV presenter Bradley Walsh marked his 65th birthday this week, but despite hints at "slowing down", his busy schedule shows no signs of letting up. Walsh is a staple on British television, hosting popular shows such as 'The Chase', 'Gladiators', and 'Blankety Blank', as well as travelling the country with his son Barney in 'Breaking Dad'. However, before becoming a household name, Walsh began his career as a Rolls Royce apprentice jet engineer and even had a brief stint as a footballer with Brentford FC, until an injury cut his playing days short. Walsh's foray into show business began as a Pontins bluecoat entertainer, giving him his first taste of life on stage. However, his natural prankster tendencies, which often landed him in hot water at school and in previous jobs, ultimately led to him being sacked from this role. In an interview with earlier this year, Walsh recalled: "Once I left that to get into the entertainment industry and become a blue coat, I got sacked from being the bloke that was messing around. I thought that was the job! In the end I thought to myself, why don't I just get paid for messing around?". Post-Pontins, Walsh carved a career in stand-up comedy and remarked: "That was a very conscious decision. So, I've got myself a routine together," discussing his approach to humour. Reflecting on his style, he commented, "I was a very physical comic, bit like Norman Wisdom, not so many jokes. I was a very physical comic. And that's where it all started.", reports the Mirror. Celebrated across Britain, Bradley Walsh has been a staple on TV screens for over two decades, mastering roles in comedy, acting, and presenting. His notable roles include Danny Baldwin on the renowned ITV soap 'Coronation Street', DS Ronnie Brooks in 'Law and Order: UK' and as Graham O'Brien in the beloved sci-fi series 'Doctor Who' broadcast on BBC One, according to Gloucestershire Live. In 2009, Bradley transitioned to game show hosting by taking over as the host of ITV's hit quiz show 'The Chase'. He narrated how he landed the gig while popping into ITV to enquire about hosting opportunities. During a nostalgic chat with the ex-head of daytime television, she revealed plans for a new quiz show, to which Bradley promptly gave his critique. Recalling their conversation, Walsh shared, "I took it away and I said 'Yes, this can work, this will work' and she said, 'Okay, well we're going to make a pilot' and I said, 'I'll do it for you' and she said, 'Yeah, but it's only an office run-through' and I said, 'I'll do it for you, don't worry'." In an interview on the Tommy Tiernan show last year, Bradley Walsh recalled helping launch the pilot and coming up with nicknames for The Chasers. Nearly 16 years on, Bradley's passion for The Chase remains strong, with no plans to leave the show. Speaking to the Daily Mail, he reflected on his time on the programme: "Until people say they've had enough and start switching off, I'll do it. We've had such an extraordinary time together. It's the best job in the world."
Daily Record
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Bradley Walsh on being 'sacked' from role as opens up on The Chase future
Bradley Walsh has graced our TV screens for over 20 years. TV icon Bradley Walsh celebrated his 65th birthday this week and even hinted that he would be now "slowing down", but with his jam-packed diary, it's clear that it's just not going to happen anytime soon. The star is known for presenting many famous shows including The Chase, Gladiators, Blankety Blank, and hits the road in Breaking Dad with his son Barney Walsh. However, before he became a national TV treasure, Walsh kicked off his career joining Rolls Royce as an apprentice jet engineer and then briefly glimmered on the football pitch after being scouted by Brentford FC, until an unfortunate injury ended his football career. His showbiz career kicked off as a Pontins bluecoat entertainer and it gave Bradley his first taste of the stage life. Despite his natural fun-loving tendencies which often got him into trouble during school and previous occupations, his spirited antics eventually led to him losing this job, writes The Mirror. Brad chatted to earlier this year where he reflected on the start of his career: "Once I left that to get into the entertainment industry and become a blue coat, I got sacked from being the bloke that was messing around. I thought that was the job! In the end I thought to myself, why don't I just get paid for messing around?". Post-Pontins, Walsh then went into comedy, he said: "That was a very conscious decision. So, I've got myself a routine together,". Describing his comedic style, he said, "I was a very physical comic, bit like Norman Wisdom, not so many jokes. I was a very physical comic. And that's where it all started." The much loved star has graced our TV screens for 20 years as a comedian, actor, and presenter. His impressive acting portfolio includes stints as Danny Baldwin on ITV's Coronation Street, DS Ronnie Brooks in Law and Order: UK and Graham O'Brien in Doctor Who. In 2009, Bradley took the reins as host of ITV's quiz phenomenon The Chase, marking a strategic shift in his professional path. Walsh detailed how he snagged the opportunity to host The Chase after popping into ITV studios to enquire about presenting jobs. While reminiscing during a conversation with the former head of daytime TV, she mentioned an upcoming quiz show concept, prompting Bradley's feedback. Recounting their discussion, Bradley shared: "I took it away and I said 'Yes, this can work, this will work' and she said, 'Okay, well we're going to make a pilot' and I said, 'I'll do it for you' and she said, 'Yeah, but it's only an office run-through' and I said, 'I'll do it for you, don't worry'." During an appearance on the Tommy Tiernan show last year, he remembered kick-starting the pilot and devising the monikers for The Chasers. Fast forward nearly 16 years, Bradley's enthusiasm for The Chase hasn't waned, and he has no intention of quitting anytime soon. In conversation with the Daily Mail, he mused about his tenure: "Until people say they've had enough and start switching off, I'll do it. We've had such an extraordinary time together. It's the best job in the world." Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'.
Daily Mirror
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Bradley Walsh opens up on being 'sacked' from role as he talks The Chase future
The Chase presenter Bradley Walsh has been on our television screens for over two decades, but before he made a name for himself in the entertainment industry, he had a very different career Bradley Walsh, the much-loved British television presenter who celebrated his 65th birthday this week, has previously hinted at "slowing down", but with his jam-packed diary, it's evident that day is nowhere in sight. A familiar face on UK telly, he graces our screens with a variety of fan favourites such as ' The Chase ', 'Gladiators', 'Blankety Blank', and hits the road in 'Breaking Dad' with his son Barney Walsh. But before becoming a television mainstay, Walsh kicked off his career joining Rolls Royce as an apprentice jet engineer and then briefly glimmered on the football pitch after being scouted by Brentford FC, until an unfortunate injury curtailed his play. Starting in showbiz as a Pontins bluecoat entertainer gave Bradley his first taste of the stage life. Despite his natural fun-loving tendencies which often got him into trouble during school and previous occupations, his spirited antics eventually led to him losing this job. Speaking to earlier this year, Walsh reminisced: "Once I left that to get into the entertainment industry and become a blue coat, I got sacked from being the bloke that was messing around. I thought that was the job! In the end I thought to myself, why don't I just get paid for messing around?". Post-Pontins, Walsh pursued a path in comedy stating, "That was a very conscious decision. So, I've got myself a routine together,". Describing his comedic style, he said, "I was a very physical comic, bit like Norman Wisdom, not so many jokes. I was a very physical comic. And that's where it all started." Bradley Walsh has been gracing our televisions for more than 20 years as a comedian, actor, and presenter. His impressive acting portfolio includes stints as Danny Baldwin on ITV's ' Coronation Street ', DS Ronnie Brooks in 'Law and Order: UK' and taking on the role of Graham O'Brien in ' Doctor Who ' aired on BBC One, reports Gloucestershire Live. In 2009, Bradley took the reins as host of ITV's quiz phenomenon 'The Chase', marking a strategic shift in his professional path. Walsh detailed how he snagged the opportunity to host The Chase after popping into ITV studios to enquire about presenting jobs. While reminiscing during a conversation with the former head of daytime TV, she mentioned an upcoming quiz show concept, prompting Bradley's feedback. Recounting their discussion, Bradley shared: "I took it away and I said 'Yes, this can work, this will work' and she said, 'Okay, well we're going to make a pilot' and I said, 'I'll do it for you' and she said, 'Yeah, but it's only an office run-through' and I said, 'I'll do it for you, don't worry'." During an appearance on the Tommy Tiernan show last year, he remembered kick-starting the pilot and devising the monikers for The Chasers. Fast forward nearly 16 years, Bradley's enthusiasm for The Chase hasn't waned, and he has no intention of quitting anytime soon.
Scotsman
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Blankety Blank cast: who is on the BBC show this week?
Blankety Blank will be back with a brand new episode this evening 👀 Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Bradley Walsh will welcome a new panel of celebrities this week. The BBC revived the show in 2020 and it is now in its fourth season. But who are the panellists for this week? Blankety Blank will be back with a brand new episode tonight and there are plenty of famous faces set to appear. The revived show continues to go from strength to strength on the BBC. Originally dating back to the late 1970s, it made a return to TV in 2020 and is now in its fourth season. It has the same host each week - but new guests for each episode. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad But who are the celebrities who will appear on Blankety Blank this week? Here's all you need to know: Who is the host of Blankety Blank? Bradley Walsh | BBC Bradley Walsh is on hosting duties for the show since its revival back with the Christmas Special in 2020. He has been the host for all four of the seasons - including the current one. He recently presented the latest season of Gladiator - alongside his son Barney. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad What time is Blankety Blank on TV today? The comedy quiz show is set to follow Doctor Who this weekend. It will start at 7.35pm today (May 24) and it will run for 35 minutes. Blankety Blank is due to finish at around 8.10pm and will be followed by Casualty. If you can't watch it live, the show will also be available on iPlayer after it has finished and can be viewed on demand. Who are the celebrity guests on Blankety Blank this week? Bradley Walsh is joined by a fresh batch of famous faces for the latest episode of the show. It will include the following panellists: Brian Conley Kate Garraway Jonathan Ross Ruth Madeley Kiri Pritchard-McLean Phil Wang For those with long memories they may remember Brian Conley best from his titular TV show in the 1990s and early 2000s. The Brian Conley Show ran from 1992 to 1995 and again from 2000 to 2002. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad More recently he played Tom 'Rocky' Cotton on BBC's long-running soap EastEnders. He was in the role from 2021 to 2023. Kate Garraway is best known for her TV presenting roles - including Good Morning Britain. She is also the host of Mid Mornings with Kate Garraway on Smooth Radio. Jonathan Ross will be an extremely familiar face to television watchers - including his self-title show. He is set to appear in Celebrity Traitors on the BBC later this year. Ruth Madeley has had a recurring role on Doctor Who since 2023 as UNIT's Shirley Anne Bingham. She also appeared in Years and Years and The Rook. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Kiri Pritchard-McLean is a stand-up comedian, who you may have heard on BBC Radio Wales. Phil Wang is also a comedian who has been on shows like Taskmaster, 8 out of 10 Cats and more. Have you got a story you want to share with our readers? You can now send it to us online via YourWorld at . It's free to use and, once checked, your story will appear on our website and, space allowing, in our newspapers.
Scotsman
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Blankety Blank cast: who is on the BBC show this week?
Blankety Blank will be back with a brand new episode this evening 👀 Sign up to our Arts and Culture newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Bradley Walsh will welcome a new panel of celebrities this week. The BBC revived the show in 2020 and it is now in its fourth season. But who are the panellists for this week? Blankety Blank will be back with a brand new episode tonight and there are plenty of famous faces set to appear. The revived show continues to go from strength to strength on the BBC. Originally dating back to the late 1970s, it made a return to TV in 2020 and is now in its fourth season. It has the same host each week - but new guests for each episode. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad But who are the celebrities who will appear on Blankety Blank this week? Here's all you need to know: Who is the host of Blankety Blank? Bradley Walsh | BBC Bradley Walsh is on hosting duties for the show since its revival back with the Christmas Special in 2020. He has been the host for all four of the seasons - including the current one. He recently presented the latest season of Gladiator - alongside his son Barney. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad What time is Blankety Blank on TV today? The comedy quiz show is set to follow Doctor Who this weekend. It will start at 7.35pm today (May 24) and it will run for 35 minutes. Blankety Blank is due to finish at around 8.10pm and will be followed by Casualty. If you can't watch it live, the show will also be available on iPlayer after it has finished and can be viewed on demand. Who are the celebrity guests on Blankety Blank this week? Bradley Walsh is joined by a fresh batch of famous faces for the latest episode of the show. It will include the following panellists: Brian Conley Kate Garraway Jonathan Ross Ruth Madeley Kiri Pritchard-McLean Phil Wang For those with long memories they may remember Brian Conley best from his titular TV show in the 1990s and early 2000s. The Brian Conley Show ran from 1992 to 1995 and again from 2000 to 2002. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad More recently he played Tom 'Rocky' Cotton on BBC's long-running soap EastEnders. He was in the role from 2021 to 2023. Kate Garraway is best known for her TV presenting roles - including Good Morning Britain. She is also the host of Mid Mornings with Kate Garraway on Smooth Radio. Jonathan Ross will be an extremely familiar face to television watchers - including his self-title show. He is set to appear in Celebrity Traitors on the BBC later this year. Ruth Madeley has had a recurring role on Doctor Who since 2023 as UNIT's Shirley Anne Bingham. She also appeared in Years and Years and The Rook. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Kiri Pritchard-McLean is a stand-up comedian, who you may have heard on BBC Radio Wales. Phil Wang is also a comedian who has been on shows like Taskmaster, 8 out of 10 Cats and more.
