Shaun Wallace - The Dark Destroyer - the Chase
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The world’s First Chaser. They broke the mould after my introduction to the quizzing world😉 DM for enquiries
Joined April 2015
It is with great sadness to hear of the passing of a quizzing legend. Chris Hughes was a great inspiration to me in my journey in becoming a quizzer. His down to earth approach to life both as a person and as a top quizzer was a great influence on how I approached quizzing in
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Today I travelled to the “bottom of the world”.What an experience, this really is a fantastic country to visit!.#NewZealand #ShaunWallace #thechase
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These photos were taken on the 27th November 1984, the day I got called to the bar. Today is my 40th Anniversary as a barrister, one of the proudest and best achievements in my life. #bar #barrister #anniversary
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@eggheadsTV I just want to pay my respects to one of the greatest quizzers of all time. A man who was a great inspiration to my own journey as a quizzer who became a good friend. Rest in peace Dear Chris, you will be sorely missed. Shaun Wallace.
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Just want to congratulate @anne_hegerty for how brilliant she was in the jungle!. It's a great show but extremely difficult and she did fantastically well!! 👏👏🏽👏🏿. #TheChase #TeamAnne #ImACeleb #AbsoluteStar.
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Thank you to everyone who voted, everyone who watches @ITVChase and all of the staff that work on the show. It means so much to all of us. @anne_hegerty, @paulsinha, @MarkLabbett, @jenlion and @BradleyWalsh!! 🙏🏽👏🏾. #TheChase #DarkDestroyer #ChasingTheDream #TeamMakesTheDreamWork.
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Merry Christmas to one and all!. I hope you spend it full of family, fun, love and lots and lots of food!. All the best, Shaun. Xx.
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Good luck to @anne_hegerty!. I hope @imacelebrity treats you well!. We are all rooting for you!. #TheChase #ImACeleb #ChasingTheDream #DarkDestroyer #teamworkmakesthedreamwork.
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I was very lucky to meet the wife of Sir Edmund Hillary, conqueror of Everest 70 years ago .#Everest #SirEdmundHillary #NewZealand
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Merry Christmas to one and all!. Hope you are all have a lovely and rested day.🎅🏽🌲 🥘.
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We have lost possibly the greatest monarch this country has ever had and will ever have. Rest In Peace Ma’am😢🙏🏾.
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Happy New Year, thanks for your continued support & interaction! S x
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I’m all ready, the cars here, it’s time to head to the National Television Awards. Wish us luck!. #thechase #thechasers #NTA #ntas #nationaltvawards #O2 #london
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An honour to meet #NewZealand Coach, Scott “Razor” Robertson, Sam Cane , the 2023 World Cup Captain & Will Jordan, Top Try Scorer at the #Rugby Union World Cup 2023😊.Then, to be presented with an @allblacks jersey whilst in New Zealand…just another day at the office for me👍🏽
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Having an amazing Birthday in #NewZealand. What a country, if you ever get the opportunity, try and visit .#Birthdayboy #thechase.@itvthechase @ITVX @purenewzealand
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My 5th time watching Gillingham play and they have won every time!.Great result - much needed win!. #football #thegills #gillinghamfc #gillingham
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15th Anniversary Special of the Chase on 2nd September.Mark and myself were the original chasers.I feel truly blessed to be part of such a great production with so many great people involved in front of and behind the camera.Thank you everyone 👍🏽. #shaunwallace #thechase #chase
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Another year older but still loving life and all the opportunities I am afforded . Happy Birthday if it’s your birthday today too. #shaunwallace #birthday #beatles
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In memory of one of my heroes RIP Dennis Waterman🙏🏾😢.
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Never give up guys and don’t let the rubbish weather get you down. Sunshine will soon come into all our lives 😊#sunshine #positivity #hope
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Thanks for all of the birthday wishes! . Really made my day to see all of your lovely messages.
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You're doing an amazing job, Anne!. Keep up the good work!!. #TeamAnne #imaceleb2018.
The governess has only gone and added 'record breaker' to her list of accolades! A glass of fish eyes in 12 seconds. anyone fancy challenging her? 👀 #ImACeleb
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Be as kind as you can today even if you don’t feel like it or you think the other person doesn’t deserve it. You never truly know what’s going on in someone’s life, a little kindness today could go a long way 👍🏽. #shaunwallace #bekind #kindnessrocks #kindness #WorldKindnessDay
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Stood on top of the world gazing at the Southern Hemisphere’s tallest building, The Sky Tower from The Auckland Harbour Bridge 😊.#aucklandbridge #skytower #southernhemisphere
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Thank you all for the Birthday wishes, I enjoyed my landmark day, Normal Quiz hosting service will resume later on this afternoon, See my next tweet for further details. Thanks for your continued support, Shaun x.
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Every now and then I realise how grateful I should be for the NHS and everyone else who works for them. We may not clap you anymore but we still thank you for everything you do . #shaunwallace #nhs #nhsheroes #nhsstaff #nhsworkers #nhsnurse #nhsworker #covid
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RIP Bradley Lowery. He exemplified everything good in the world Bravery, heart, kindness and love. You'll be sorely missed. #RIPBradley.
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If I offered you 47 seconds on the clock & a dinner date of a lifetime would you accept, or you would decline?! #BeatTheChasers.
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The greatest footballer of all time is with us no more. RIP El Rey Pele😢🙏🏾.
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Thank you so much @lorraine for organising a replacement Mastermind trophy for me having heard my story about me dropping mine at an event years ago. This means so much. Thank you.
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I want to wish everyone a very Happy Easter and peace across the World 🥰. #schnauzer #easter #peace #world
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On my way to #Paris to watch the #RugbyWorldCup final between the mighty @AllBlacks and @springboks @rugbyworldcup @Xav_Anderson
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If you are enquiring about where you can buy my book 'Chasing The Dream' it is available directly from my publishers, @CMPublishers. Here is the link to purchase the book:. Here is the link to purchase the e-book:. #ChasingTheDream
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If you think I’m big…this guys a beast!.Have a beautiful day but be careful if you are out in storm Babet.I’m back in the studio today…just another day at the office 😊. @MarkLabbett #beast #thebeast #thechase #StormBabet
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Afternoon all, the second episode in the Christmas specials of The Chase airs this evening at 17:00 on ITV. Can you guess who we’re dressed as? Let me know who you think we are? Tune in at 17:00, enjoy the rest of your boxing day! x
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Terrible to hear the news about Keith Flint. Spitfire was a unique song and there won’t be another frontman like him!. Rest in Peace, Keith. 🙏🏾.
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Two boys from the London Borough of Brent, one watched a fantastic game last night, the other played in it! .Awesome goal by England Legend Raheem Sterling surprised he was left out of the England squad. #football #englandfootball #england #raheemsterling #brent #englandsquad
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May the legend that is Kobe Bryant, is daughter Gianna and the others persons who tragically lost their lives yesterday rest in eternal peace 🙏🏾. Shaun Wallace 😢.
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Meeting up with another of my favourite female chasers😊.Have a very Wonderful Wellness Wednesday today!. #shaunwallace #thechase #chase #chasers #thechasers #itvthechase #itvx #quiz #quizshow #humpday #humpdaymotivation #humpdayvibes #wednesdaymotivation #vixen #vixens #fox
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Very excited to be on the way to the National Television awards (NTAs) at Londons O2. Thank you to everyone who has voted for us 😎. #shaunwallace #thechase #chase #chasers #thechaser #NTA #ntas #tv #nationaltvawards #nationaltelevisionawards #O2 #london
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Tonight was the conclusion of our epic journey rowing from Lands end to John O Groats! It was an incredible experience with fantastic people! Thank you all for your support and kind words, we had a blast. Shaun x #Dontrocktheboat
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I’ve made it to Jamaica and now going off for a swim at Doctors Cave bathing resort, Montego Bay. No last minute Christmas Eve shopping for me…what are the roads like in the UK? . #jamaica #doctorscavebeach #montegobay #montegobayjamaica🇯🇲 #montegobayjamaica
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Happy New Year to everyone!. I hope you’ve had an amazing 2019 and that 2020 and the rest of the decade are even better!!
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Who’s ready for @itvchase Christmas special?. This is why I do my daily fitness…so I could get into this!💪🏽. We could be twins!!. #shaunwallace #thechase #itvx #quizshow #fitness #christmas #christmasspecial .@anne_hegerty
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Me getting caught watching the @AllBlacks v @EnglandRugby game in New Zealand by @TheSun .I thought they’d be too busy with election fall out👍🏽
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Merry Christmas everyone!! I hope you get everything you wanted! Best Wishes from the Dark Destroyer. #ChristmasDay.
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Aboard the cruise ship ready to work and entertain the guests but first an invitation to the Captain’s party…just another day at the office 👍🏽. #cruiseship #southafrica #onboard #allatsea #suit #captain
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Wishing Aaron Smith and @allblacks good luck tonight against Argentina…will we see you in the final…?. #shaunwallace #thechase #itvthechase #quiz #Rugby #rugbyworldcup #france #england #allblacks #newzealand #argentina #legend #rugbylegend #jonahlomu #semifinal #semifinals
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Well done to the whole Chase Team and thank you to everyone who enjoys watching and supports the Chase and enjoys quizzing. #chase #chaser #gameshow #tvchoiceawards
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Thank you to everyone for your continued support during 2023. Looking forward to being there for you during #2024 and meeting as many of you as I can as I take my one man show on the road to a town near you. Happy New Year everyone🥰. #happynewyear #newyearseve #newyear #newyears
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Thanks for having me on!. Good luck Anne!.Lots of ❤️.
The Chase's @TheShaunWallace says watching his fellow chaser @anne_hegerty take on her first #ImACeleb bush tucker trial last night really tugged on his heart strings. 'I'm very proud of her.'. What do you make of Anne's jungle journey so far? #Lorraine
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Today is a very special day in my life, today I celebrate 38 years as a criminal barrister 😊.
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Wonderful view from the top of table mountain in Cape Town with Cape Bay down below. I feel like I’m on top of the world, looking down on creation…who sang that song? . #southafrica #capetownsouthafrica #capetown
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Have a great weekend guys!.Spend time with friends and family especially if you’re lucky enough not to be working 😊. #shaunwallace #thechase #chase #chasers #thechasers #itvthechase #itvx #quiz #quizshow #weekendvibes #weekendtime #weekendgetaway #weekend #positivevibes
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God Bless that wonderful institution The NHS who are doing their utmost to keep us healthy and strong under the most difficult circumstances imaginable 🙏🏾🙏🏾.
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Terrible to hear the news of Dave Rainford’s passing. Great person and a tremendous quizzer. He will be missed greatly. Thoughts and prayers with his family and friends at this time. 🙏🏾.
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Happy New Year to everyone! Hope you've had a wonderful 2017 and have a great night tonight. Stay safe and see you in 2018!.#NYE2017 #DarkDestroyer.
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The time seems to have flown by…39 years ago today is the anniversary of my greatest achievement, the day I was Called to The Bar!.So grateful to everyone who helped and inspired me along the way. Remember those who help you in life. #barrister #law #lawyer #thebar #lawcourts
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Devastating to hear the news of Ray Wilkins passing. He was an absolute Chelsea legend and an even better man. Rest In Paradise Butch.
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I will be appearing in Episode 1 of DNA Journey - Tuesday 5th April - 9pm - ITV with @anne_hegerty as we set off on a quest to discover and unearth secrets from our pasts in a life changing and emotional voyage of discovery. #dnajourney #itv
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I hope that everyone is taking the correct precaution in regards to the Coronavirus. Anyone who has contracted the Coronavirus I hope you are receiving the best treatment and beginning to feel better! 🙏🏾🙏🏾.
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Love meeting up with my fellow Chasers!.Top man @bonesgiles .Have a great week everyone 😊. #shaunwallace #darrgahennis #thechase #chase #chasers #thechasers #itvthechase #itvx #quiz #quizshow #mondaymotivation #mondaymood #motivationmonday #mondayvibes #mondaymorning #monday
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Have a great day everyone.Never give up guys…but you don’t have to be perfect! .#positivity #motivation #bekind
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Happy Fathers Day to all the dads out there. Watch out for thunderstorms today and prepare yourself mentally for the coming week .#FathersDay #FathersDay2023 #thunderstorms
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You may be going through some tough stuff at the moment but often in the end you find out it actually was for the best. Be positive with what life is throwing at you at the moment. Try and confront everything with a smile 😊.#shaunwallace #thechase #thechasers #positive #smile
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Can't believe the news about Kobe Bryant. Fantastic basketball player, tremendous businessman and an evidently, loving father. Rest In Peace Kobe and Gianna. My thoughts and prayers go out to his wife and children. 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
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#LestWeForget We must never ever forget the tremendous sacrifice made by those so that the many may live free.4ever remembered. Shaun Wallace ✝️🙏.
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Two heads are better than one! . Wonderful time with my good friend Darragh at the NTAs. #shaunwallace #thechase #friday #fridaymood #fridayvibes #fridaynight #fridayfeeling
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In the next couple of weeks the new series of #BeatTheChasers will be produced and filmed, For the first time ever all six chasers will feature in the upcoming season, now for more exciting news, You'll have the opportunity to sit in the audience.
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My thoughts and prayers go out to all those great people who merely went to support their beloved Liverpool FC and never came home. RIP, you’ll forever be in our hearts and minds🙏🏾⚽️.
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As we approach Christmas Day, my thoughts go out to everyone but especially those who have had a particularly difficult year. Next year will be much better for you, I’m sure 😊. #christmastime #christmasdecorations #christmasdecor #christmastree #christmas #darkdestroyer #hope
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Well done Brad 😎.#thechase.
We’re delighted to announce that Bradley has been named Best Quiz Show Host in the Entertainment Daily Awards 2023!
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What an incredible night!.But I’m not as young as I used to be and I still need to get up early to do my training. Well done to everyone who won and also to everyone nominated, you’re all winners👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽. #shaunwallace #thechase #nationaltelevisionawards #O2
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My thoughts and prayers goes out to you Pep. May the Lord, your family and friends give you great comfort and this sad and difficult time. Shaun Wallace 🙏🏾.
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Great to meet up with Bobby Brazier at the NTAs this week, what a talented young man and a credit to his family. Wishing him all the lucky on @bbcstrictly maybe one day I might dust off my dancing shoes 😉. #shaunwallace #bobbybrazier #eastenders #strictlycomedancing #strictly
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Massive thanks to all of those who work in the @NHSuk at this time. Everyone who works for them does a fantastic job day in, day out but their work is of particular note in these troubling times. Your round of applause earlier was fully deserved! 🙌🏿🙌🏿.
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The start of my Caribbean adventure! Just landed in Kingstown on the islands of St Vincent and the Grenadines. It gained its independence in 1979. #cruise #kingstown #gifted #fredolsen #fredolsencruiselines #stvincentandthegrenadines
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