Anne Solway Hegerty is a British television personality and professional quizzer.
She is best known for her role as “The Governess” on the popular ITV game show, The Chase, which she has been on as the “chaser” since 2010.
Additionally, Hegerty was a contestant on the 2018 ITV reality series I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here!, further demonstrating her talent and charisma on television.
Throughout his career, Hegerty has firmly established himself as a formidable and respected figure in the quiz and television industry.
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- Full name: Anne Solway Hegerty
- Stage name: “The Governess”
- Date of birth: July 4, 1958
- Age: 66 years old
- Place of birth: Westminster, London, England
- Nationality: English
- Occupation: British television personality
- Height: 1.71 m
- Parents: Shirley Brereton Hegerty and Kenneth Hegerty
- Siblings: Jon Hegerty
- Spouse: Unknown
- Children: Unknown
- Relationship: Single
- Net worth: £2.3 million
Early life and education
Anne Solway Hegerty was born on July 4, 1958 in Westminster, London, England. She was born and raised by her parents, Shirley Brereton Hegerty and Kenneth Hegerty, and has a sibling named Jon Hegerty.
Hegerty studied journalism at the University of Edinburgh. She is of Irish and Scottish descent, a fact revealed on ITV’s DNA Journey in 2022. Hegerty practices Christianity as her religion.
Career
Anne Hegerty began her career as a journalist and editor before finding fame as a quizzer on the popular game show The Chase. Before joining The Chase in 2010, Hegerty worked as a journalist and wrote children’s books.
Upon joining The Chase, Hegerty quickly became a fan favorite thanks to his impressive knowledge and witty on-screen personality. She developed the character “The Governess,” known for her stern appearance and challenging questions posed to contestants.
In addition to The Chase, Hegerty has also appeared on other quiz shows such as Mastermind, Fifteen to One and Brain of Britain. She has also participated in reality television, with a memorable role in I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here! in 2018.
From January 2018 to May 2021, Hegerty presented the ITV game show Britain’s Brightest Family, showcasing her quiz mastery and television presenting abilities.
Hegerty participated in the World Quiz Championship, placing 75th in 2018 and 122nd in 2019. In 2018, she also appeared on the television series I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here!, finished in seventh place. In addition to her television work, Hegerty has made an ASMR video on YouTube in which she reads fan fiction while whispering.
Over the course of her career, Anne Hegerty has transitioned from journalism to become one of the most famous quizzers on British television, thanks to her sharp intellect and compelling screen presence as “The Governess ” in The Chase.
Social Media
- Instagram handle: @annehegertyuk
- Facebook manager: Anne Hegerty
- Twitter name: @anne_hegerty
Personal life
Anne Hegerty, known for her role on the TV quiz show “The Chase,” is currently single. There have been rumors and misunderstandings about her relationship status over the years.
but she clarified that she is not married and has not been in a long-term relationship. She has been open about her challenges in forming deep relationships and expressed satisfaction with her single life.
Cinema
Television
- The Chase (2010-present)
- Defeat the Hunters (2020-present)
- Celebrity Hunt (2018-present)
- I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here! (2018)
- Britain’s brightest families (2018-2021)
- Chasers Road Trip: Trains, Brains, and Cars (2021)
Net worth
Anne Hegerty, known for her role as “The Governess” on ITV’s hit game show “The Chase”, has an estimated net worth of £2.3 million. Her wealth mainly stems from her successful career as a professional quizzer and television personality.
In addition to her television earnings, she has also earned income from various quizzes and television appearances over the years, further bolstering her Net Worth.
