Bradley Walsh faces the camera on The Chase
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Bradley Walsh’s future on The Chase in the words of the Chasers – health concern and fears it ‘wouldn’t be the same’ without him

Almost impossible to consider anyone else in his role

Bradley Walsh has hosted The Chase ever since the ITV game show first appeared on telly screens in 2009. It’ll be no different tonight (Saturday, December 21), when he hosts the show’s Christmas special either.

The beloved presenter, 64, is one of TV’s most in-demand figures of recent years. Indeed, it seems impossible to consider The Chase ever being fronted by anyone else but Bradley.

Nonetheless, he has previously addressed eyeing up retirement from TV.

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And some of the Chasers have previously speculated about what the future of programme might look like without Bradders.

Bradley Walsh smiles alongside The Chase stars
Bradley Walsh has hosted The Chase since it began in 2009 (Credit: ITV)

Bradley Walsh on The Chase

Earlier this year, Mark Labbett indicated to the Mirror he and his fellow Chasers ‘worry’ about the impact of filming commitments on Bradley.

That’s because up to 200 episodes are recorded every year.

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Mark Labbett looks serious in The Chase promo shot
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Anne Hegerty looks stern in promo photo for The Chase
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Robert Leigh
Freelance writer