Anne showed off a glamorous new look (Image: ITV)
, better known as The Governess on ‘s quiz show , recently made a striking appearance in the show’s festive special, stunning fans with a glamorous transformation.
Known for her stern persona and distinctive grey suit, Hegerty swapped her usual look for dazzling sequins and sparkle, joining host and competing against McFly drummer Harry Judd in a Christmas charity special aimed at raising funds for various causes.
Fans were quick to comment on her new look. On the social media platform X, one viewer wrote: “Anne looking gorgeous”.
Another fan celebrated her style update, posting: “Finally, they get @anne_hegerty out of that horrid grey garb and into her sparkly party dress. Doesn’t she look amazing?”
The enthusiastic responses continued with comments like “Anne looks amazing! Go girl!” and “Anne scrubs up well.”
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Anne Hegerty wore a sparkly dress for The Chase Celebrity special (Image: ITV)
The episode was not just about fashion but also featured a slew of celebrities, including Waterloo Road actress Angela Griffin, professional Kai Widdrington, and actor Shane Richie, all participating to support charitable causes through the game show on Sunday.
The return of the beloved quizmaster, 66, to The Chase was a relief to fans who had been concerned about her recent absence from the spin-off show Beat The Chasers.
Rumours had swirled regarding her departure after she was temporarily replaced by Issa Schultz, a Chaser from the Australian version of the show, during a re-run of the primetime edition.
It was later explained that Schultz’s appearance was a temporary measure, as the brainiac had taken a brief hiatus due to health issues dating back three years when the episodes were originally filmed.
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Anne usually sports a very different look (Image: ITV)
Anne reassured fans that she has no plans to leave the hit ITV programme. Taking to social media, she clarified her absence, stating: “I haven’t left, am not leaving, and wasn’t leaving when Issa had to stand in for me when I caught NEARLY THREE YEARS AGO.”
Beyond her quiz show fame, Hegerty has hinted at expanding her horizons into acting.
On the A Very Tall Man podcast, she discussed her interest in exploring roles beyond quizzing, revealing that a colleague from The Chase had penned a sitcom with a specific part for her.
Hegerty expressed her enthusiasm about the project, stating, “I’d love to be on a TV show or a film. One of them is the guy on The Chase, he’s written a sitcom with a part for me. It would be brilliant to get that made.”