The Chase’s Vixen Jenny Ryan reveals the truth behind rivalry with her co-stars amid ‘bad blood’ rumours

THE Chase star Jenny Ryan has opened up on “bad blood” and rivalry between members of the brainbox panel.

The ITV star, 40, who is dubbed The Vixen on the daytime series, addressed speculation around “animosity” among the quiz show line-up.

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Jenny told the Daily Star: “I think people watching at home, especially Beat The Chasers, are thinking we all wind each other up and there’s a little bit of bad blood.

“But there’s honestly absolutely none, we’ve all had lunch beforehand whilst firing questions at each other to warm up, and if one of us makes a mistake it’s very fleeting, and there is no animosity afterward.

“There’s a little bit of rivalry as there’s a lot of different stats – you can see who is fastest or most accurate but I think we are all at least top of one of the stats.”

Flame-haired Jenny joined The Chase team in 2015.

Irishman Darragh Ennis is the newest Chaser, after joining in 2020.

He has joined Jenny, along with fellow Chasers Shaun Wallace, Paul Sinha, Mark Labbett and Anne Hegerty.

It’s hosted by Bradley Walsh – who often is consumed by a fit of giggles.

Last year, fans were left stunned when Mark raged at Shaun as his co star “took too long” on a question.

Mark was visibly furious in the awkward spat – despite the Chasers still winning against the contestant.

It all kicked off when all five Chasers took on Claire, with host Bradley Walsh asking which author created the Oompa Loompas – characters in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.

Shaun, 60, buzzed to answer but took a few seconds to speak, eventually giving the correct name of Roald Dahl.

The Chasers won despite Shaun’s blip, but Mark was unable to forgive how long he took.

Shaun apologised after the time was up, with Mark responding: “You can’t do that, Shaun.”

Bradley then asked what happened, with Shaun explaining: “I don’t know, I’d rather take some time and get it right…”

But Mark interrupted, shouting across the other Chasers: “Absolutely not!

“It’s not your time to waste, that’s a terrible sin.”

Viewers at home couldn’t believe the frosty exchange, flocking to Twitter to share their reaction – even branding Mark “unprofessional.”

Meanwhile Jenny has been involved in a spat of her own – this time with Celtic FC fans after a question about rival Rangers’ relegation.

The Chase airs weekdays at 5pm on ITV.

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Jenny said she understands why fans think they ‘wind each other up’[/caption]

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Yet Jenny – dubbed The Vixen – categorically denied any suggestions of rivalry[/caption]

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