Anne Solway Hegerty Biography: Children, Age, Net Worth, Siblings, Husband, Parents, Height, Movies

Anne Solway Hegerty is an accomplished English professional quizzer and television personality.

She is best known for her role as “The Governess” on the popular ITV game show, The Chase, which she has been a part of as a “chaser” since 2010.

Additionally, Hegerty was a contestant on the 2018 series of the ITV reality show I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here!, further showcasing her talents and charisma on television.

Throughout her career, Hegerty has firmly established herself as a formidable and respected figure in quizzing and television.

Profile

• Full Name: Anne Solway Hegerty
• Stage Name: “The Governess”
• Born: July 4, 1958
• Age: 66 years old
• Birthplace: Westminster, London, England
• Nationality: British
• Occupation: English Television personality
• Height: 1.71 m
• Parent: 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 the ITV program DNA Journey in 2022. Hegerty practices Christianity as her religion.

Career

Anne Hegerty started her career as a journalist and copy editor before gaining 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.

When she joined The Chase, Hegerty quickly became a fan favorite for her impressive knowledge and witty on-screen persona. She developed the character of “The Governess,” known for her stern appearance and challenging questions posed to contestants.

In addition to The Chase, Hegerty has 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 stint on 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 hosting abilities.

Hegerty has participated in the World Quizzing 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!, finishing in seventh place. Outside of her television work, Hegerty has made an ASMR video on YouTube in which she reads fan fiction while whispering.

Throughout her career, Anne Hegerty has transitioned from journalism into becoming one of the most recognizable quizmasters on British television, thanks to her sharp intellect and compelling on-screen presence as “The Governess” on The Chase.

Social Media

• Instagram handle: @annehegertyuk
• Facebook handle: Anne Hegerty
• Twitter handle: @anne_hegerty

Personal Life

Anne Hegerty, known for her role on the television quiz show “The Chase,” is currently single. There have been rumors and misunderstandings about her relationship status over the years,

but she has clarified that she is unmarried and has not been in a long-term relationship. She has been open about her challenges in forming deep connections and has expressed satisfaction with her single life.   

Filmography

Television

• The Chase (2010-present)
• Beat the Chasers (2020-present)
• Celebrity Chase (2018-present)
• I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here! (2018)
• Britain’s Brightest Family (2018-2021)
• The Chasers Road Trip: Trains, Brains and Automobiles (2021)

Net Worth

Anne Hegerty, known for her role as “The Governess” on the popular ITV game show “The Chase,” has an estimated net worth of around £2.3 million. Her wealth primarily 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 quizzing and television appearances over the years, further bolstering her net Worth.