The Chase star Mark Labbett was shocked during a recent episode of the ITV game show when a team of contestants set a surprising record.
27.12.2023 - 13:07 / ok.co.uk
The Chase star Jenny Ryan has opened up on experiencing "paralysing anxiety" in her career, as she shared how she's fought not to let her struggles in life "define her". The Bolton-born chaser, who is a quiz genius on the ITV fan-favourite gameshow, talked about her personal difficulties amid her friend and co-star Paul Sinha's own health issues with Parkinson's disease.
The 41 year old red-head admitted she'd suffered intense fear over signing up to take part in Celebrity X Factor back in 2019, but she was determined to "put her head above the parapet" and take a chance. She explained she's terrified of "being rejected," but despite her worries in the build-up to the series, she ended up wowing the judges.
In a new interview, the TV star, whose fellow co-star Bradley Walsh also recently talked about his health problems, said: "I'd only ever sung in school productions, but I came third and it has driven me to do more performing. "I starred in my own show at the Edinburgh Fringe this summer, telling stories of my life and singing a few songs," the star went on to Yours magazine.
"It's important for my mental health, even if I'm singing in the shower." While Jenny continues to face her own demons and push forward with her singing career, she gushed about how "proud" she is of her chaser friend and how well he's "dealt" with his condition. Paul was diagnosed with Parkinson's in 2019, and has continued his role on The Chase ever since.
"He has raised awareness and funds, and he is doing better than ever," Jenny praised. "He is an example to anybody that whatever you may be told about your future, push the envelope in what you can achieve in the here and now." The chaser went on to say that she also had a special moment with
.The Chase star Mark Labbett was shocked during a recent episode of the ITV game show when a team of contestants set a surprising record.
Gladiators came back with a bang to British TV screens on Saturday, making light work of ITV‘s The Masked Singer.
In Netflix’s San Gabriel-based crime action–comedy The Brothers Sun, actor Sam Song Li plays Bruce Sun, a kind-hearted college student who dreams of being a master of improv despite his mother’s wishes for him to be a doctor. However, his life gets turned upside down upon the arrival of his long-estranged brother, Charles (Justin Chien), a cutthroat assassin who enlists the help of their mother, Mama Sun (Michelle Yeoh), to take down a dangerous crime syndicate. Throughout the eight-episode series, co-created by Byron Wu and Brad Falchuk, Bruce has to contend with learning that his family, unbeknownst to him, are major players in one of the most lucrative and dangerous gangster businesses in Taiwan.
Gladiators made a return to the small screen on Saturday night 32 years on from its debut as the BBC launched a brand new batch up power hungry and determined team to take on contestants trying to battle it out.
A Scots dog walker smashed her way to victory in the first show of the Gladiators re-boot.
Gladiators viewers have been left feeling ‘emotional’ and nostalgic after watching the new BBC reboot of the show. The iconic 90s programme, which sees contenders go up against bodybuilders in challenges, aired once again 32 years after its debut on Saturday, January 13.
The much loved game show, Gladiators has officially made a triumphant return over on BBC One.The tournament based programme kicked off this evening, and welcomed a fresh line-up of contenders who signed themselves up to compete against the 'Gladiators' - a "group of elite athletes and bodybuilders" in a series of speed and strength based events.The original series first launched back in 1992 and ran for eight years on ITV until 2000.Then, it was revived for the second time between 2008 and 2009 on Sky One. Fast forward to 2024, and the BBC has successfully brought back "the ultimate test of speed and strength" with the lovable father and son duo, Bradley and Barney Walsh as hosts.
The iconic 90s game show Gladiators has returned to screens finding a brand new home on the BBC.
Gladiators was one of the biggest sports entertainment programmes of the 1990s, and this weekend it returns to screens in its brand-new home on the BBC. Hosted by father and son duo Bradley and Barney Walsh, the show will see a new generation of superhuman Gladiators competing against a brave set of contenders.
The Chase player Matt stunned viewers on Thursday by opting to accept Mark Labbett's measly £0 offer at the table. In his cash-builder, Matt accumulated £3,000 by answering three questions correctly, and his teammates were quick in encouraging him to stick with what he'd earned while going up against The Beast, 58.
Contenders, ready? Gladiators, ready? Well you better be as after 24 years away from our screens, Gladiators is making its return – this time to the BBC, with father-son duo Bradley and Barney Walsh taking to hosting duties. Known for its gruelling obstacles and seemingly impossible The Eliminator challenge, Gladiators first launched onto TV back in 1992 before coming to an end in 2000.The show was briefly revived by Sky One between 2008 and 2009, with former contestant Michael Van Wijk, known as Wolf, returning as a Leader Of The Pack. However, Michael isn’t the only Gladiator who has remained interested in all things health and fitness.
“The Voice” star Lauren Duski is mourning the loss of her mother, Janis, after she died by an apparent suicide. She was 59.The Tuscarora Township Police Department tells The Post that they found a car “sitting on the edge of the roadway with a female in the driver’s seat slumped over” on Friday in Indian River, Michigan.Paramedics were unable to find a pulse upon their arrival. The woman, confirmed by police to be Janis, had a “single gunshot wound to the chest” and a handgun was found in the car with “one round spent.” “Said goodbye to my best friend and hero this past Friday,” Lauren penned a lengthy tribute to her mom Monday on Instagram.
From Deal Or No Deal and Wheel Of Fortune to Blankety Blank, classic shows keep returning to our screens – and now BBC One is continuing the trend with its reboot of the hit series Gladiators.The show debuted in 1992 on ITV and ran for eight seasons before ending in 2000. Gladiators was then revived for a short run by Sky between 2008-2009, with Ian Wright, Kirsty Gallacher and Caroline Flack as hosts. Now it’s back with brand new contestants, gladiators and a fresh look – including a change of hosts as Bradley Walsh and his son Barney present the action in the iconic arena.
The Chase quiz genius Anne Hegerty, whose alter-ego is the menacing Governess on the ITV gameshow, has opened up on the difficulties she experiences in her relationships. The star admitted the "brutal truth" of why she struggles to maintain a relationship with a partner during an eye-opening interview back in 2021. The 65 year old TV favourite explained that she finds it "difficult" to fall in love with "real people" and it's meant her connections often fizzle out.
Mark Labbett, known as The Beast on ITV's The Chase, has become a popular figure among fans since he first appeared on the show in 2009. The TV star was born in Tiverton in 1965 and attended Bishop Wordsworth's School in Salisbury, Wiltshire.The now 58 year old boasts an impressive education, including a Master of Arts degree in mathematics from Exeter College, Oxford. After his studies, Mark moved to Caldicot, Monmouthshire, in 1998, where he worked as a maths and PE supply teacher at Caldicot School and his love for quizzes began while working at Butlins holiday camp.
Bradley Walsh has given fans a glimpse inside his incredible Essex mansion.The Chase host reportedly lives in a £2.5million barn conversion property in Epping with his wife of 23 years, Donna Derby, and son Barney.The property is complete with five bedrooms, a sauna, gym and outdoor swimming pool. While Bradley tends not to let fans into his home via his social media, they’ve occasionally been invited inside thanks to TV appearances over the years. Previously, the Breaking Dad star appeared on This Morning alongside Barney, and showed off their man cave shed.
Mark Labbett, star of The Chase, has shared that the chasers' biggest worry is keeping host Bradley Walsh fit enough to do a large number of shows each year. ITV, the company that first introduced us to the hit show back in 2009, now have The Chase and Beat The Chasers, with 150-200 episodes filmed annually, all while Bradley is also busy making other TV series.The professional quizzers, known as the "chasers", frequently try to stop members of the public from winning a cash prize, but in recent months have also been keeping a firm eye on Bradley to make sure he doesn't push himself too hard. Mark, 58, told The Mirror: "Our biggest worry is Bradley being 63 now.
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The Chase fans have gushed over Charlotte Church, labelling her "gorgeous" as she scoops up a huge cash prize for charity. Viewers tuned in to watch The Chase Christmas Special on Wednesday, 27 December evening as Bradley Walsh, 63, welcomed four celebrity contestants for the chance at winning the prize money for charity. Among the stars taking part in the ITV quiz included Coronation Street actress Sair Khan, Mrs Brown's Boys star Danny O'Carroll, TV doctor Zoe Williams, and singer Charlotte.