Anne Hegerty, known as The Governess on ITV's The Chase, has disclosed the significant financial impact the show has had on her life. Speaking on This Morning alongside fellow chaser Jenny Ryan, Hegerty described the earnings from the programme as 'life-changing'. When pressed on how her life had changed, she simply stated: 'Definitely the money.'
Financial documents seen by The Sun in 2021 reveal that Hegerty's company posted profits of £486,000, with a turnover of £194,000 and a contribution of £26,591 towards taxation and social security up to August 2021. The figures indicate Hegerty has amassed over half a million pounds from her role on the quiz show and its spin-off, Beat the Chasers.
Hegerty also noted the additional benefits of recognition and exposure, remarking that she discovered she had 'millions of friends' she did not know about. She appears alongside fellow chasers Mark Labbett, Shaun Wallace, Paul Sinha, Jenny Ryan, and Darragh Ennis on The Chase, and joined the main series in its second season.
Since 2020, Hegerty has also featured on Beat the Chasers, where contestants face up to five chasers for substantial cash prizes. Previous winners have taken home £90,000 and £100,000, with new episodes airing weekly on ITV.
