The Chase star Shaun Wallace joins brand new ITV show

The barrister and quiz legend first made his debut on The Chase all the way back in 2009 and since then has challenged contestants alongside the likes of Paul Sinha and Anne Hegerty.

Taking to social media, the 65-year-old shared with fans his latest TV project.

The Chase star Shaun Wallace lands role on brand new ITV show

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 👊🏽#fitness #outdoorgym #greece… pic.twitter.com/hX3sHoWbVf

— Shaun Wallace - The Dark Destroyer - the Chase (@TheShaunWallace) June 30, 2025

Announcing the news that he would be taking part in The Great Escapers, The Chase star said: "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."

The show will see celebrities from shows like Coronation Street, I'm A Celeb and Loose Women attempt to organise the ultimate day out, according to The Mirror.

Fellow chasers Mark Labbett (The Beast) and Jenn 'The Vixen' Ryan have also been confirmed as cast members for the new series.

Discussing the programme, Katie Rawcliffe, director of entertainment & daytime at 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!"

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Who is Shaun Wallace from The Chase?

According to The Chase's official fan wiki, Shaun Wallace is a British barrister who was born on June 2, 1960.

Shaun Anthony Linford Wallace has been a member of The Chase since 2009, when it first premiered.

He has also featured in other foreign iterations of the show, including the Australian version.

He is known for his iconic catchphrases: "It's just another day at the office" and "One Question Shootout".