The Chase Celebrity Special
9:00 pm - 10:00 pm, Saturday, July 18 on Challenge (48)
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Season 6, Episode 4
Bradley Walsh presents as celebrity contestants Katherine Ryan, George Shelley, Faye Brookes and Bobby Davro pit their wits against ruthless quiz genius the Chaser in the hope of winning a potential prize pot worth thousands of pounds. They must work as a team and play strategically to answer general knowledge questions against the clock and race down the game board to the exit without being caught
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Cast & Crew
Bradley Walsh
(Host)
Katherine Ryan
(Contestant)
George Shelley
(Contestant)
Faye Brookes
(Contestant)
Bobby Davro
(Contestant)
Michael Kelpie
(Executive producer)
Martin Scott
(Executive producer)
Helen Tumbridge
(Series producer)
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Did You Know..
Bradley Walsh
(Host)
Born:
June 04, 1960
in
Watford
Best Known For:
Coronation Street and Law & Order: UK
Early-life:
Bradley John Walsh was born in Watford on June 4, 1960. He wanted to be a footballer and was playing for a county league team when he was offered a contract with Brentford FC. Sadly, his sporting career was brought to an abrupt end when he broke both his ankles. He then considered joining the police, but was told he was too short, so he followed his father into engineering. He eventually decided to try stand-up comedy, and made his first steps towards turning professional when he became an entertainer at a holiday camp near Morecambe.
Career:
Walsh's big TV break came in 1993, when he appeared on the Royal Variety Show. It led to a stint presenting the National Lottery, and he also hosted the game shows Wheel of Fortune and Win, Lose or Draw. After fearing his brand of light entertainment was becoming dated he moved into acting, taking parts in the TV version of Lock, Stock, the soap Night and Day and movie Mike Bassett: England Manager before Coronation Street's bosses created the role of Danny Baldwin for him in 2004. He stayed in Weatherfield for two years before leaving to pursue other projects. He's since appeared in Torn, The Old Curiosity Shop, The Sarah Jane Adventures, Law and Order: UK and SunTrap. He moved back into presenting in 2009 with ITV quiz show The Chase, and is a team captain on Play to the Whistle.
Quote:
'Professionally I saw the end of light entertainment galloping towards me. Oddly enough, it's coming back now thanks to all the reality shows.'
Trivia:
Walsh is a supporter of the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
Katherine Ryan
(Contestant)
Born:
June 30, 1983
in
Sarnia, Ontario, Canada
Best Known For:
Being a comedian.
Early-life:
Katherine was born in Sarnia, Ontario, Canada, on June 30, 1983. During her childhood, Katherine and her two younger sisters spent most summers in Cork visiting their paternal grandparents. She went on to study city planning at university and ended up training waitresses at Hooters. In her spare time, she attended open mic comedy nights.
Career:
Ryan moved to the UK to work for a fashion magazine and began finding stand-up work. She is now a regular guest on Mock the Week, 8 Out of 10 Cats and Never Mind the Buzzcocks. She has also starred in the sitcoms Campus, Episodes and Badults.
Quote:
'In the UK, people will go out and see music and comedy every night of the week, but that just doesn't happen in Canada and America.'
Trivia:
Ryan has battled two bouts of skin cancer.
George Shelley
(Contestant)
Born:
July 27, 1993
in
Clevedon, North Somerset
Best Known For:
Being a member of boy band Union J.
Early-life:
George Paul Shelley was born in Clevedon, North Somerset, on July 27, 1993. He has two brothers, Tom and Will, a sister, Harriet, and various half-siblings. He went on to study graphic design at Weston College in Weston-super-Mare. In 2012, George auditioned for the ninth series of The X Factor. He didn't make it through as a solo artist, but he stayed in the competition as a member of the group Union J. The group made it through to the live finals and finished in fourth place.
Career:
Union J signed a record deal and their debut single, Carry You, was released in June 2013, charting at number six in the UK. Their self-titled debut album was released in October 2013. Their second album, You Got It All - The Album, was released in 2014. In November 2015, it was confirmed that Shelley would be appearing as a contestant on I'm a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here!
Quote:
'I love doing new things and meeting new people.'
Trivia:
Union J's second album sold 15,000 copies in its first week.
Faye Brookes
(Contestant)
Bobby Davro
(Contestant)
Born:
September 13, 1958
in
Middlesex
Best Known For:
Being a comedian.
Early-life:
Born Robert Christopher Nankeville in Middlesex on September 13, 1958. His father, Bill Nankeville, was a middle-distance runner and represented Great Britain at the 1948 and 1952 Olympics. Bobby started out as an impressionist and he was a regular fixture on TV throughout the 1980s and 90s.
Career:
Davro's popularity was at its peak in the mid-1980s when he had his own ITV shows: Bobby Davro on the Box, Bobby Davro's TV Annual and Bobby Davro's TV Weekly. He also appeared on the comedy impressions sketch show Copy Cats. After a break from TV screens, he returned in 1997 as the host of game show Winner Takes All for Challenge TV. Between 2007 and 2008, he played Vinnie Monks in EastEnders. He continues to tour as a comedian and perform in pantomimes. In August 2015, he entered the Celebrity Big Brother house.
Quote:
'Panto gives me the chance to exhibit all my talents in singing, comedy and impressions.'
Trivia:
Davro supports the charity Kids 'n' Cancer. In 2010, he was a contestant on ITV skating show Dancing on Ice - he was eliminated in week two.
Michael Kelpie
(Executive producer)
Martin Scott
(Executive producer)
Helen Tumbridge
(Series producer)
