After 12 years on air, The Chase has to be one of the best-loved game shows on British TV. A huge part of its success comes down to host Bradley Walsh.
But with plenty of other commitments on top of filming a daily quiz show, Bradley, 61, is dreaming of retirement.
Speaking to The Sun, the cheeky chappie revealed: “You know what, in a couple of years time I won’t have to do any of it, I’ll be retired and that’ll be it.
“It seems like I’m on your screen all the time only because I cram everything in.
We make 210 Chases, 16 Celebrity Chases, 16 Beat The Chasers. It’s only actually 86 days recording.”
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The father of two is now best known for delivering quips with the quizzing – yet he likes to have other projects on the go.
His ITV show Breaking Dad, where his son Barney, 23, takes him on a challenge-packed road trip across several countries, has been a big hit. It’s expected that the duo will return for a fifth series.
Bradley has also landed a dream role in the new version of The Darling Buds of May, called The Larkins. Taking on the iconic role of Pop Larkin, previously played by David Jason, Bradley’s co-stars include Joanna Scanlon and former Doctor Who Peter Davison.
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The cast for the new show, which is coming to ITV, has been spotted filming in Kent seaside town Broadstairs. It’s expected to be a three to four-month shoot.
Bradley, who has been married to Donna Derby for 24 years, has had a varied career in entertainment. He’s had acting roles in Coronation Street, Doctor Who and Law & Order: UK.
His gameshow duties have included Wheel of Fortune and Cash Trapped. He’s also hosted Tonight at the London Palladium, appeared in plenty of pantomimes and released two solo albums.
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Taking to the Strictly ballroom is one area of TV he definitely doesn’t want to try, though.
He told the Sliding Doors podcast: “If you can’t dance, you can’t sell it, no matter how big a showman you are. Stick to what you know best. I’ve been asked a couple of times to go on Strictly.
“But I’m not a dancer. I don’t even think I’m a good dad dancer. I’m a bad dad dancer, which makes things even worse.”
The Chase continues at 5pm weekdays on ITV
Source: Celebrities - dailystar.co.uk
