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Daily Record
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
The Chase star Jenny Ryan lands new job away from show and will 'thrive' in role
The Chase star Jenny Ryan, who is best known as The Vixen, has announced that she will be taking on a new role away from the hit ITV gameshow in a family pantomime. The Chase star Jenny Ryan has bagged herself a glittering new gig away from the game show's set. Having been part of the ITV quiz favourite, where she's known as The Vixen since 2015, after a recommendation from Anne Hegerty. But she's soon to tread the boards in an exciting panto role. Taking on the mantle of the nefarious Wicked Fairy Carabosse at The Wyvern Theatre, in Swindon, she'll feature in Sleeping Beauty, joining forces with David Ashley and Ben Goffe, fresh from his Best Comic nomination at the UK Pantomime Association Awards, reports Edinburgh Live. The official synopsis for the production, explains: "When the Wicked Fairy Carabosse's evil curse causes the Princess to prick her finger on a spinning wheel and fall into an enchanted sleep, can anyone rescue her from the magical slumber before it is too late?" The festive fun kicks off December 6, 2025, and runs through to January 4, 2026, with tickets already up for grabs. On Wednesday (May 14), The Wyvern Theatre took to Instagram to share the news, featuring a poster decked out with the star-studded cast and teasing fans, saying: "We're thrilled to announce that The Chase's @jenny_from_the_quiz will star as the wicked fairy Carabosse in our spellbinding family pantomime, Sleeping Beauty alongside Swindon panto royalty David Ashley and comedy actor @bengoffe, back by popular demand! Bring on the fun and laughter! !". Following the reveal, Jenny couldn't contain her delight, releasing a statement saying: "I'm thrilled to be coming to Swindon this Christmas to appear in Sleeping Beauty. I have heard how wonderful Wyvern Theatre audiences are so I can't wait to get started. "I know that we are going to have a lot of panto fun and I look forward to hearing everyone booing loudly!" Her role in Sleeping Beauty is not Jenny's first foray into pantomime – she's graced the stage before in previous productions such as Beauty and the Beast, in Crewe, plus turns in Snow White and The Wizard of Oz. In addition to her spot on The Chase, Jenny has made her voice heard on BBC Radio 5 Live's Fighting Talk and has been featured across various beloved reality shows like Celebrity MasterChef, Ant and Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway, Blankety Blank, Celebrity Catchphrase, and Beat the Chasers. She also had her own show at the Edinburgh Fringe last year. While speaking to GMB's Ed Balls, Ranvir Singh, and entertainment reporter Scarlette Douglas last year, Jenny shared: "We took the show to Edinburgh Fringe last year really on sort of a whim. It's a big risk to take something like this, as presenters know, after a stern role and you try something new. "It's a bit of a challenge for people to change their expectations and perceptions of you." Ed chimed in to quip: "Tell me about it!" after going from an MP to a daytime show host, as Jenny continued: "Putting myself out there to show a softer side of me putting everything out there, my background, everything... was a bit of a risk. We sold out [at the Fringe] and we got such excellent feedback."
Daily Mirror
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
ITV The Chase's Jenny Ryan lands job away from quiz show as new role confirmed
The Chase star Jenny Ryan, also known as The Vixen, has landed a new job away from the popular ITV quiz show and will be stepping onto the stage in a new role The Chase's very own Jenny Ryan, known as The Vixen, has bagged herself a thrilling new gig away from the popular ITV quiz show. Having joined the ranks of quizzing legends on The Chase in 2015, thanks to a recommendation from fellow Chaser Anne Hegerty, Jenny is now set to dazzle audiences in a different spotlight. She's gearing up to take on the role of the nefarious Wicked Fairy Carabosse in the pantomime production of Sleeping Beauty at The Wyvern Theatre, Swindon. Joining her on stage will be David Ashley and the recently nominated Best Comic at the UK Pantomime Association Awards, Ben Goffe. The panto's plot teases an enchanting tale: "When the Wicked Fairy Carabosse's evil curse causes the Princess to prick her finger on a spinning wheel and fall into an enchanted sleep, can anyone rescue her from the magical slumber before it is too late?" Sleeping Beauty is set to captivate audiences from December 6, 2025, through to January 4, 2026, with tickets already up for grabs, reports Edinburgh Live. The Wyvern Theatre shared the exciting casting news on Instagram this Wednesday (May 14), posting a vibrant poster featuring the lead performers. The theatre's post was brimming with excitement: "We're thrilled to announce that The Chase's @jenny_from_the_quiz will star as the wicked fairy Carabosse in our spellbinding family pantomime, Sleeping Beauty alongside Swindon panto royalty David Ashley and comedy actor @bengoffe, back by popular demand! Bring on the fun and laughter! !". Jenny couldn't contain her excitement about the upcoming panto season, exclaiming: "I am thrilled to be coming to Swindon this Christmas to appear in Sleeping Beauty. I have heard how wonderful Wyvern Theatre audiences are so I can't wait to get started." She added:"I know that we are going to have a lot of panto fun and I look forward to hearing everyone booing loudly!" This isn't Jenny's first foray into pantomime; she's previously graced the stage in Crewe's festive rendition of Beauty and the Beast, not to mention Snow White and The Wizard of Oz. Beyond her quizzing prowess on The Chase, Jenny is also known for her regular contributions to BBC Radio 5 Live's Fighting Talk. Her television appearances extend to a slew of reality TV favourites, including stints on Celebrity MasterChef, Ant and Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway, Blankety Blank, Celebrity Catchphrase and Beat the Chasers.
Edinburgh Live
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Edinburgh Live
The Chase's Jenny Ryan 'thrilled' as she lands new job away from show
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 The Chase star Jenny Ryan has landed a new job away from the quiz show. Jenny joined the hit ITV gameshow as The Vixen back in 2015 after being recommended by co-star Anne Hegerty. Now, she is stepping into a new role as part of an upcoming pantomime at The Wyvern Theatre in Swindon. Jenny will played Wicked Fairy Carabosse in Sleeping Beauty, alongside David Ashley and comedy actor Ben Goffe, who was recently nominated for Best Comic at the UK Pantomime Association Awards. "When the Wicked Fairy Carabosse's evil curse causes the Princess to prick her finger on a spinning wheel and fall into an enchanted sleep, can anyone rescue her from the magical slumber before it is too late?" reads the official synopsis for the production. (Image: ITV) Sleeping Beauty will run from December 6, 2025 to January 4, 2026. Tickets are on sale now. The Wyvern Theatre announced the exciting news on its official Instagram page on Wednesday (May 14). Alongside a poster of the leading cast, the caption read: "We're thrilled to announce that The Chase's @jenny_from_the_quiz will star as the wicked fairy Carabosse in our spellbinding family pantomime, Sleeping Beauty alongside Swindon panto royalty David Ashley and comedy actor @bengoffe, back by popular demand! Bring on the fun and laughter!!" Following the announcement, Jenny shared her excitement in a statement, saying: "I am thrilled to be coming to Swindon this Christmas to appear in Sleeping Beauty. I have heard how wonderful Wyvern Theatre audiences are so I can't wait to get started. "I know that we are going to have a lot of panto fun and I look forward to hearing everyone booing loudly!" Sleeping Beauty isn't Jenny's first panto, as she previously starred in Crewe's Christmas production of Beauty and the Beast, as well as Snow White and The Wizard of Oz. As well as appearing on The Chase, Jenny is also a regular guest on BBC Radio 5 Live's Fighting Talk. She's also featured on a number of reality favourites, including Celebrity MasterChef, Ant and Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway, Blankety Blank, Celebrity Catchphrase and Beat the Chasers. The Chase airs weekdays on ITV1 at 5pm
