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Edinburgh Live
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Edinburgh Live
Mark Labbett issued warning about The Chase bosses to Anne Hegerty over big decision
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 Mark Labbett issued a warning to co-star Anne Hegerty as she faced a major decision on the ITV show. Mark, 59, was one of the two original Chasers on the show alongside Shaun Wallace. They were joined in the second series by 66-year-old Anne. During the initial 10-show run, Mark became known as The Beast, a moniker Anne says he offered to producers as the French version of his surname. With the imposing character starting to take off, Anne says producers decided she and Shaun should also be given a nickname. Shaun, 65, became known as The Dark Destroyer, while Anne was given the title The Governess. Although the quiz master revealed she could have adopted a very different persona on the show. She says producers originally intended to call her 'The Headmistress', which prompted a word of warning from Mark and an impromptu change from show host Bradley. Speaking on the Towards Understanding podcast, Anne said: 'They wanted me to be The Headmistress, and I was like, 'Erm, okay, sounds great.' And I remember Mark saying to me, 'You should choose your own nickname, otherwise they will impose one on you that you don't like'. (Image: ITV) 'So I thought, 'Fine, fine, I'm going to be The Headmistress,' and then during rehearsals, it was a year since the boys had done the show and I hadn't done it at all, and during rehearsals, Bradley, I noticed, started calling me The Governess, and I said to producers, 'Could I be called that instead?' 'I think what appealed to me about it is that a governess is much more of a free agent. A governess is like Mary Poppins, she can do whatever she likes, while a headmistress is bound by the board of governors, she is essentially a salaried employee, whereas a governess can take off when the wind changes. So I thought I'd rather be a governess I think.' Anne went on to explain that she decided to base the character of The Governess on one of her grandmothers, an aunt, and the headmaster's wife at her secondary school. She said: 'I think originally I wanted her to be a bit nastier and creepier. (Image: Getty) 'I wanted her to be a bit more like Dolores Umbridge in Harry Potter. Somebody a few years ago, an American actually, said my character was [Harry Potter character] Professor McGonagall-ish and I thought, 'Yeah, she has moods of being from Umbridge to McGonagall', and I'd rather be McGonagall really, I mean she's a goodie for one thing.' Professor McGonagall was one of the teachers in Harry Potter who worked alongside the young wizard and Albus Dumbledore to defeat evil wizard Lord Voldemort. Meanwhile Dolores Umbridge was known for her harsh treatment of the children in JK Rowling's series. Anne has previously revealed there was also a more x-rated reason why she chose the moniker The Governess. When asked about the name by former Countdown host Nick Hewer, she replied: 'Well, originally I was going to be called The Headmistress and then during rehearsals, Bradley started calling me The Governess. 'I said to the producers, 'Can I be called that instead?' I think I said, 'It's more kinky'.'
Scottish Sun
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Actress and Playboy star, 55, looks VERY different 36 years after finding fame as she's spotted in LA
The star revealed why being a Baywatch babe was much more difficult than it looked BEACH BABE Actress and Playboy star, 55, looks VERY different 36 years after finding fame as she's spotted in LA Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) SHE shot to fame in the 80s as a Playboy cover star and Baywatch pin-up. More than three decades on, actress and model Erika Eleniak, now 55, looks very different with two tattoo sleeves. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 4 Baywatch's Erika Eleniak was pictured walking her dog in LA Credit: The Mega Agency 4 The actress and model now has a more alternative style Credit: The Mega Agency Erika was pictured walking her pet dog in Los Angeles in a black T-shirt and shorts, with a fanny pack around her waist. She looked to be makeup-free on a sunny day in California as she strolled in a pair of sliders. Best known for her role as lifeguard Shauni McClain, Erika is still quizzed about her time on set to this day. Last year, she admitted playing a beach beauty, famed for her red swimsuit, was much harder than she was given credit for. "Running on sand is really hard," she told UPI. "Running in and out of the water is really hard. "It doesn't always look cool, either, so trying to make it look good and do it well is definitely not easy. I don't think anybody ever thought any of it was hard." Not only did the cast need to look good and be super fit, they also needed to learn emergency first aid skills such as cardiopulmonary resuscitation. While Baywatch is now most famously linked to Pamela Anderson as C.J. Parker in the mid-90s, original beach babe Erika still has a cult following. She previously told Media From the Heart that her decision to leave the show came organically after it changed direction. "Originally, this was written as a serious look at lifeguarding. As soon as it changed and became a music montage show, it was so lovely, but for me, it was time to go," she explained. TV bombshell, 54, looks completely different with baggy tee, sleeve tattoos and no makeup as she walks her dog in LA "I will say I had really strong storylines the second year, which was great. "And I did get some juicy parts, but the show became something else. So for me, it was no longer where my heart was." Immediately after her exit from Baywatch in 1992, she starred in action flick Under Siege, alongside Steven Seagal. Breaking out in the way Pamela Anderson famously wanted to with her 90s flop Barbed Wire, Erika played fictional Playboy star Jordan Tate, who helped bring a hijacked battleship under control. Feature films The Beverly Hillbillies and Chasers followed, before she became a fixture on reality TV with shows The Real Gilligan's Island and Celebrity Fit Club. The twice married mom-of-one struggled with an eating disorder and abused laxatives before going on the VH1 show. Thankfully, she has overcome her issues and also shed her clean cut image for a more alternative look. Though Erika began getting tattoos in the 90s, her colorful arm inkings were only completed in the last few years. She explained: "Most of my sleeve work is probably within five years. It's been a work in progress over the years of starting and stopping, so not really consecutive." 4 Erika is best knwon for playing Shauni McClain Credit: Rex
The Irish Sun
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Actress and Playboy star, 55, looks VERY different 36 years after finding fame as she's spotted in LA
SHE shot to fame in the 80s as a Playboy cover star and Baywatch pin-up. More than three decades on, 4 Baywatch's Erika Eleniak was pictured walking her dog in LA Credit: The Mega Agency 4 The actress and model now has a more alternative style Credit: The Mega Agency Erika was pictured walking her pet dog in Los Angeles in a black T-shirt and shorts, with a fanny pack around her waist. She looked to be makeup-free on a sunny day in California as she strolled in a pair of sliders. Best known for her role as lifeguard Shauni McClain, Erika is still quizzed about her time on set to this day. Last year, she admitted playing a beach beauty, famed for her red swimsuit, was much harder than she was given credit for. "Running on sand is really hard," she told "It doesn't always look cool, either, so trying to make it look good and do it well is definitely not easy. I don't think anybody ever thought any of it was hard." Not only did the cast need to look good and be super fit, they also needed to learn emergency first aid skills such as cardiopulmonary resuscitation. While Baywatch is now most famously linked to Pamela Anderson as C.J. Parker in the mid-90s, original beach babe Erika still has a cult following. Most read in Celebrity She previously told that her decision to leave the show came organically after it changed direction. "Originally, this was written as a serious look at lifeguarding. As soon as it changed and became a music montage show, it was so lovely, but for me, it was time to go," she explained. TV bombshell, 54, looks completely different with baggy tee, sleeve tattoos and no makeup as she walks her dog in LA "I will say I had really strong storylines the second year, which was great. "And I did get some juicy parts, but the show became something else. So for me, it was no longer where my heart was." Immediately after her exit from Baywatch in 1992, she starred in action flick Under Siege, alongside Steven Seagal. Breaking out in the way Pamela Anderson famously wanted to with her 90s flop Barbed Wire, Erika played fictional Playboy star Jordan Tate, who helped bring a hijacked battleship under control. Feature films The Beverly Hillbillies and Chasers followed, before she became a fixture on reality TV with shows The Real Gilligan's Island and Celebrity Fit Club. The twice married mom-of-one struggled with an eating disorder and abused laxatives before going on the VH1 show. Thankfully, she has overcome her issues and also shed her clean cut image for a more alternative look. Read more on the Irish Sun Though Erika began getting tattoos in the 90s, her colorful arm inkings were only completed in the last few years. She explained: "Most of my sleeve work is probably within five years. It's been a work in progress over the years of starting and stopping, so not really consecutive." 4 Erika is best knwon for playing Shauni McClain Credit: Rex 4 Erika in Under Siege with Steven Seagal
Edinburgh Live
18-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Edinburgh Live
ITV The Chase's Anne Hegerty admits she 'hopes' no more co-stars join 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 Anne Hegerty, also known as The Governess, has revealed the show's unique payment structure and explained why she doesn't want any more Chasers joining her. Despite having an estimated net worth of £3.2 million thanks to the show's popularity, Anne stated that the Chasers do not have a fixed salary and instead get paid per episode. At the TV Choice Awards, Anne explained why the Chasers might not welcome a new team member. When asked about the possibility of a new Chaser, she replied: "Well we do always hope not." The I'm a Celebrity star further explained: "We are paid per show, so we're not on a salary. "It's not as if they're going to up the budget and add a new salary, a new Chaser would just mean the same number of shows shared between more people - so less money for everyone. So, hope not!" Although a new Chaser would mean less money for the existing ones, Anne mentioned she doesn't hold a grudge against Darragh Ennis, also known as The Menace, who joined the show in 2020. Anne stated: "You know, Darragh has been a very good new addition, he's very popular, and that's worthwhile." (Image: ITV/REX/Shutterstock) She also mentioned that despite their competitive nature on the show, the Chasers get along well, reports the Daily Record. "We know each other, and certainly on Beat the Chasers we tend to hang out a lot, because we're all there at the same time," she shared. Anne remarked to the Mirror last November about her surprisingly thrifty nature, explaining: "I'm half Scottish. We don't spend money and, being a fat person, I can only buy from certain places. "I like my money sitting in my bank and representing a bit of security. I don't see the point in sloshing money around. I'm not frugal, I'd actually say I'm mean." (Image: ITV) Despite her ample fortune, Anne is no stranger to cutting corners, sharing tales of days when she depended on benefits while carving out a career as a journalist prior to her fame on The Chase. Even though cutting back is her norm, Anne enjoys her fair share of splurges, shuttling between abodes in Manchester and Watford to stay close to her television commitments. She also flies in the lap of luxury via first class or business for travel, and not shying away from 'Club Med' holidays to serve her quiz-travelling agendas. The Chase Celebrity Special will air this Saturday at 7pm on ITV1 and ITVX.
Scottish Sun
11-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Celebs Go Dating thrown into chaos as star STORMS off set leaving bosses scrambling
Keep scrolling to find out more about what happened show shock Celebs Go Dating thrown into chaos as star STORMS off set leaving bosses scrambling CELEBS Go Dating bosses were left scrambling when a star stormed off set during filming. The E4 reality series sees single stars join an exclusive dating agency in a bid to find romance. Advertisement 3 The Chase's Mark Labbett stormed off set on Celebs Go Dating Credit: Getty 3 The show's resident team of experts Credit: Nic Serpell-Rand / Channel 4 The Sun can reveal one famous face was far from pleased when filming went on longer than expected. Viewers best know quizzer Mark Labbett - aka The Beast - for ITV quiz show The Chase. A source said: "The Beast threw a strop the other week and walked off as filming overran and he wasn't happy about it. "It was a really long day, around 11 hours, and none of them expected it to go on for so long. Advertisement "The others put up with it, but Mark isn't one to hide what he was feeling. "He made it clear he'd had enough and stormed out, leaving filming altogether. "Bosses were scrambling behind the scenes and everyone was really stressed about whether he would come back, but luckily after getting a good night's sleep, Mark calmed down and returned to set the next day." The Sun has approached a rep for Celebs Go Dating for comment. Advertisement Mark, 59, joins stars including Kerry Katona and S Club's Jon Lee in the latest Celebs Go Dating line-up. He has been part of The Chase since the show launched on ITV in 2009. The Chase's Mark Labbett breaks silence on split from TV star girlfriend as he reveals heartbreaking reason he ended it The pro quizzer previously split from ex Hayley Palmer after a year of dating. Speaking about Hayley last year, Mark told The Sun: "She's a lovely lady and I was very lucky to date her for a year, and as I said: it's me, I got old. Advertisement "There's been no one since Hayley." Earlier this year, The Sun revealed Celebs Go Dating had signed up the brainbox. A source said: 'Everyone loves the Chasers and The Beast has a big fan base of his own, too. "Nearly a year on from his split, Mark's ready to find The One. Advertisement 'And he is intrigued to see how the agency experts handle his approach to dating.' The Sun has also told how Mark dozed off while on a date with a woman during filming last month. A source shared: "Mark was yawning a lot and drifted off briefly. "It was a bit of an awkward moment. Advertisement "It's safe to say there wasn't much of a spark between them."
