The Chase’s Anne Hegerty hints at epic career change – following in Bradley Walsh’s footsteps
THE Chase’s Anne Hegerty has hinted at an epic career change – following in Bradley Walsh’s footsteps.
The 64-year-old has been part of The Chase since 2010 and is nicknamed The Governess.
In 2018, Anne ditched her Chaser persona when she took part in I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out of Here, showing fans the real her.
But now Anne wants to surprise her fan base once again by showing off her acting chops.
Speaking exclusively to The Sun Online, Anne said: “I would love to do things that would give me the chance to act or to sing or to be funny.”
Anne then spoke about The Chase host Bradley Walsh, who currently stars in ITV drama The Larkins alongside his presenting responsibilities.
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Anne said: “He absolutely loves, loves, loves doing that. I’d love to do that [show], I’d be Ma Larkin’s snotty sister. Or mum.
“I’d love to play Bradley’s mother-in-law!”
While Anne is keen to branch out into acting, she’s not as keen on repeating other TV opportunities.
Anne filmed The Chasers Road Trip: Trains, Brains and Automobiles in 2021 alongside fellow Chasers Mark Labbett and Shaun Wallace.
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But she admitted: “I loath travel stuff, I don’t ever want to do any more travel stuff.”
It’s unlikely Anne will be returning to our screens with Britain’s Brightest Family either.
Asked if it was coming back she said: “I don’t think it is. Most game shows don’t manage more than two series.
“I had two series of that and two of the celeb version so you know, I had a decent run.”
The Chase airs on ITV1 and is available on ITV Hub.