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
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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 Express.co.uk.
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.
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