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Daily Record
12 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
The Chase star Shaun Wallace reveals new venture as he moves away from ITV show
The Chase quizmaster Shaun Wallace has revealed that he will take part in a brand new ITV show called The Great Escapers. The Chase star Shaun Wallace has revealed a new venture as he steps away from the ITV show. Shaun, who has been a Chaser on the much loved quiz show since 2009, announced the news on social media - leaving fans shocked. Shaun, otherwise known as The Dark Destroyer, told fans he was "very excited" to be filming for a new show called The Great Escapers. In a video posted on X, formally known as Twitter, the 65-year-old described the project as "a wonderful, exciting holiday adventure." The post stated: "Very excited to be filming in Rhodes for a new show called 'The Great Escapers' with Mark @ MarkLabbett and Jenny @jenlion. Looking forward to having a lot of fun with those two. Doing a spot of fitness in the sunshine, before we get going." Mark Labbett, known as The Beast, and Jenny 'The Vixen' Ryan are also chasers on the ITV quiz show. However, it is understood that neither Shaun, Mark or Jenny are leaving The Chase, with many ITV regulars often appearing on other shows, the Mirror reports. The quiz genius, who is also a barrister, shared the news with his 89,000 followers as they rushed to the comments. One fan gushed: "Have a swell time," while another wrote: "Hope you win your episode, Shaun!" The Great Escapers is a new ITV show where celebrities from shows like Coronation Street, I'm A Me Out of Here and Loose Women go on holiday together, competing to plan the best day out. Speaking about the show, Katie Rawcliffe, Director of Entertainment and Daytime ITV said: "We've got some of ITV's best-known faces flying out to the most gorgeous destinations in this brand-new series. We can't wait to see the cast of Corrie, I'm A Celeb…, The Chase and Loose Women in all of their holiday glory!" The new show is in partnership with Jet2, one of the UK's largest holiday operators. The series will air on ITV1, ITVX, STV and STV Player later this year. Shaun is one of the original 'Chasers' on the teatime show, alongside Mark. The pair have both appeared in each of the 18 regular series, and 14 celebrity series. The Chase first graced our screens in 2009 and swiftly became a staple on ITV. It features regular contestants attempting to 'beat' the Chaser, testing their general knowledge for the chance to bag a large cash prize. Last month, fans of the hit quiz show were left fuming after it was taken off air due to ITV's coverage of the Royal Ascot. The Chase missed multiple episodes so the broadcaster could accommodate the racing event. Although the Chase was not the only show affected, as Loose Women was taken off air for three days - Monday, Thursday and Friday - for the racing.
North Wales Chronicle
13 hours ago
- Entertainment
- North Wales Chronicle
The Chase star Shaun Wallace joins brand new ITV show
The barrister and quiz legend first made his debut on The Chase all the way back in 2009 and since then has challenged contestants alongside the likes of Paul Sinha and Anne Hegerty. Taking to social media, the 65-year-old shared with fans his latest TV project. Very excited to be filming in Rhodes for a new show called 'The Great Escapers' with Mark @MarkLabbett and Jenny @jenlion Looking forward to having a lot of fun with those two 👍🏽 Doing a spot of fitness in the sunshine, before we get going 👊🏽#fitness #outdoorgym #greece… Announcing the news that he would be taking part in The Great Escapers, The Chase star said: "Very excited to be filming in Rhodes for a new show called 'The Great Escapers' with Mark @MarkLabbett and Jenny @jenlion. "Looking forward to having a lot of fun with those two. "Doing a spot of fitness in the sunshine, before we get going." The show will see celebrities from shows like Coronation Street, I'm A Celeb and Loose Women attempt to organise the ultimate day out, according to The Mirror. Fellow chasers Mark Labbett (The Beast) and Jenn 'The Vixen' Ryan have also been confirmed as cast members for the new series. Discussing the programme, Katie Rawcliffe, director of entertainment & daytime at ITV, said: "We've got some of ITV's best-known faces flying out to the most gorgeous destinations in this brand-new series. "We can't wait to see the cast of Corrie, I'm A Celeb, The Chase and Loose Women in all of their holiday glory!" Star of The Chase reveals EastEnders icon was nearly a Chaser Bradley Walsh left absolutely stunned after The Chase star makes shock move The Chase fans shocked after contestant gets question wrong — would you get it? According to The Chase's official fan wiki, Shaun Wallace is a British barrister who was born on June 2, 1960. Shaun Anthony Linford Wallace has been a member of The Chase since 2009, when it first premiered. He has also featured in other foreign iterations of the show, including the Australian version. He is known for his iconic catchphrases: "It's just another day at the office" and "One Question Shootout".
Daily Mirror
15 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
The Chase's Shaun Wallace joins new ITV show after surprise announcement
Shaun Wallace revealed the sunny spot he has been filming a new ITV show with a selection of his co-stars from The Chase as he tackles a new project with the broadcaster Shaun Wallace, known to millions as The Dark Destroyer, has stunned fans by revealing he's set to appear in a brand new ITV series away from his usual role on The Chase. The barrister, who has been part of the popular quiz show since his debut on it in 2009, shared the news with his 89,800 followers on X on Monday. The 65-year-old received a wave of supportive messages after lifting the lid on his upcoming TV project. Shaun announced that he will be starring in The Great Escapers, which is a new ITV series that will see celebrities from programmes such as Coronation Street, I'm A Celebrity, The Chase, and Loose Women head off on holiday together. The stars will compete to organise the ultimate day out while soaking up the sun together. Fellow Chasers Mark Labbett, known as The Beast, and Jenny 'The Vixen' Ryan have also been confirmed as part of the cast for the new show. Although the trio still appear to be committed to The Chase, it is not unusual for them to take on additional TV projects. Shaun shared his excitement from the set in Greece, writing: "Very excited to be filming in Rhodes for a new show called 'The Great Escapers' with Mark @MarkLabbett and Jenny @jenlion. Looking forward to having a lot of fun with those two. Doing a spot of fitness in the sunshine, before we get going." He also posted a video for fans that revealed more about his location. In it he explained: "Well here I am back in one of my favourite islands in the world. "The island of Rhodes in the Dodecanese. I'm about to take part in a wonderful exciting holiday adventure called The Great Escapers." Fans shared their best wishes with him, with one commenting: "Have a swell time," while another added: "Hope you win your episode, Shaun!" Katie Rawcliffe, Director of Entertainment & Daytime at ITV, spoke about the series saying: "We've got some of ITV's best-known faces flying out to the most gorgeous destinations in this brand-new series. We can't wait to see the cast of Corrie, I'm A Celeb, The Chase and Loose Women in all of their holiday glory!" The Great Escapers is being produced in partnership with Jet2 and will air later this year on ITV1, ITVX, STV and STV Player. This comes after Shaun hinted at how much money he makes recently, admitting that it is more than enough to ensure he can spend £50,000 on shoes alone. When asked about his earnings by The Times, The Dark Destroyer shared: "A lot. That's all I'll say. How many zeros? Well into six-zero territory and my earnings have increased massively since I've started working in TV. I got paid well as a barrister but I'm now earning about ten times the amount I was before. "I still practise, though, so I have a dual income. Probably 70 per cent of my income comes from my TV work and 30 per cent from the legal side. Everything changed when I won Mastermind in 2004. Not just my finances, my whole life."
Daily Mirror
20 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
The Chase's Shaun Wallace surprises followers with move away from ITV show
Shaun Wallace will appear in a brand new ITV show The Chase star Shaun Wallace has announced a new move away from the ITV programme. Shaun, who has been one of "the chasers" on Bradley Walsh's quiz since 2009, told fans he was "very excited" to be filming for a new show called The Great Escapers. In a video posted on X, which was called Twitter, Shaun, 65, described the project as "a wonderful, exciting holiday adventure". The post read: "Very excited to be filming in Rhodes for a new show called 'The Great Escapers' with Mark @MarkLabbett and Jenny @jenlion. Looking forward to having a lot of fun with those two. Doing a spot of fitness in the sunshine, before we get going." Mark Labbett and Jenny Ryan are also experts on The Chase. However, it is understood neither Shaun, Mark or Jenny are leaving the quiz as, often, regulars on ITV entertainment programmes appear as guests on other shows. READ MORE: The Chase's Darragh Ennis shares Harry Potter quiz 'only mega-fans' can solve Content cannot be displayed without consent Shaun, who is also a barrister, excited his 89,000 followers on X with the candid update. One fan gushed: "Have a swell time," while another commented: "Hope you win your episode, Shaun!" Each episode of The Great Escapers will see celebrities from different backgrounds compete to plan the best day out. Other episodes will feature stars from Coronation Street and Loose Women, among other shows and fames, it is understood. Katie Rawcliffe, Director of Entertainment and Daytime ITV said: "We've got some of ITV's best-known faces flying out to the most gorgeous destinations in this brand-new series. We can't wait to see the cast of Corrie, I'm A Celeb…, The Chase and Loose Women in all of their holiday glory!" READ MORE: Chaser Paul Sinha shares sad reason he went straight back to work after two heart attacks The Great Escapers is in partnership with Jet2, one of the UK's largest tour operators. The series will air on ITV1, ITVX, STV and STV Player later this year, according to Shaun, known as The Dark Destroyer on The Chase, is one of the original "chasers" on the teatime show. He and Mark, 59, have appeared in each of the 18 regular series, and 14 celebrity seasons. Last month, fans of the programme were furious because it was taken off air due to ITV's coverage of Royal Ascot. The Chase missed several episodes so the broadcaster could accommodate the racing event. Loose Women was also affected, as it was taken off air for three days; Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, for the races. The Chase first graced our screens in 2009 and swiftly became a staple on ITV. It features regular contestants vying against each other, testing their general knowledge for the chance to bag a hefty cash prize.
