Jenny Ryan, a star of ITV's The Chase, has revealed a new scar on her neck after undergoing secret thyroid surgery. The 44-year-old quizzer took to Instagram to share her health update, posting close-up photos of the scar and a selfie from her hospital bed.
Jenny Ryan's Health Update on Instagram
In her Instagram post, Jenny wrote: "You might notice my new scar. You'd be hard pushed to not spot it, given it's right on the front of my neck." She explained that her thyroid gland had "made a bid for fame" by growing so large that it had "started causing some problems," leading to its removal.
Jenny assured fans: "I'm fine. Surgery was all good and the consultant was very happy. My voice still works and it's healing nicely. Thanks to the head and neck gang and all the terrific people who looked after me at UCH [University College Hospital]. The NHS is beyond wonderful."
Fan Support and Reactions
Fans quickly offered their support in the comments. One wrote: "So glad you're ok and happy to hear your voice is fine. All the best." Another said: "Scar will fade Jenny. I had my thyroid removed when I was in my 30s and you can hardly see it now."
Upcoming Spin-Off: The Chase Around the World
This health update comes shortly after Jenny appeared in a trailer for the new spin-off, The Chase Around the World. The series will follow six pairs of contestants who must locate all six Chasers hiding across the globe. Using general knowledge, observation skills, and intellect, contestants solve clues to track down the Chasers while encountering landmarks and culturally significant sites. The final pair to arrive at each destination must face off against the Chasers to remain in the competition.
The final destination will see the remaining contestants compete for a life-altering prize. In the trailer, Jenny and fellow Chaser Mark Labbett stood in front of the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona. The video was captioned: "BOOKING CONFIRMED. Trip: Some seriously epic locations. Travellers: Six Chasers & six pairs of contestants. Mission: Stay one step ahead."
Bradley Walsh, host of the show, said: "This bold new take on The Chase combines quizzing with travelling and will test contestants' knowledge like never before."
Jenny Ryan's Career on The Chase
Jenny has been a Chaser on The Chase since 2015. Despite being on the show for over a decade, she is one of the newer Chasers; the only one to join after her is Darragh Evans, who joined in 2020. The other Chasers are Mark Labbett and Shaun Wallace (both since 2009), Anne Hegerty (since 2010), and Paul Sinha (since 2011).
