The Dark Destroyer – also known as Shaun Wallace – is best known for his brains on The Chase but has opened up about a recent huge, life changing decision he has made
The Chase star Shaun Wallace has revealed he has ‘no regrets’ as he opened up on a major life decision. Shaun rarely discusses his personal life but recently gave a rare insight to fans in a podcast chat.
The quizzing legend, 65, was on the How To Be 60 podcast with Loose Women’s Kaye Adams and her co-host Karen MacKenzie when he made the admission. Quizzing genius Shaun has never been married and never had any children – a huge decision which he made early on in his career and still stands by.
When he was asked about his thoughts on having children, Shaun said he never had any, and explained that was a conscious choice he made early on in his career.
Shaun Wallace revealed his relationship status on a podcast
He added: “It was a conscious reason when I was a young struggling barrister. I didn’t think it would be right to bring up a child when you’re trying to climb to the top of that greasy pole.”
Despite never becoming a father himself, Shaun does take great pride in being a godfather to 15 children. He proudly shared he has no regrets as he said: “I’ve never regretted that decision. I’ve got 15 godchildren. Two of them are called Shaun, and I’m the best godfather in the world.”
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Shaun also spoke fondly of his ex’s child, who he sees as a daughter. He opened up a bit about their relationship, telling Kaye and Karen: “I watched her grow into a lovely young lady. She got a first-class honours degree recently, and she got her doctorate the other day, and I was there.”
Shaun was initially coy to discuss his personal life on the podcast, as when the show hosts first hit him with questions about his love life, Shaun simply responded: “I suppose I’m married to my career. Put it that way. I like that. I prefer that and I’m happier.”
However, when they kept pushing the subject, he eventually confirmed, “Yes, I’m in a relationship.” The legal expert, who has been on The Chase since it first started airing in 2009, declined to share any further details about his significant other, though.
Although he has a partner The Chase star refrained from having kids(Image: Dave Benett/Getty Images)
He recently made it clear that he does not have any plans to take a step back from either his legal career or his position as a Chaser, saying: “I’m celebrating 40 years in the job this year and I have no plans to retire at 65. I love it. I love quizzing too, so I will be doing that for as long as I can.
“I never take being on The Chase for granted. I know it could all end tomorrow, and I still pinch myself that we are celebrating our 15th anniversary this year.”
While he takes his job on The Chase seriously, Shaun did admit that participating in the quiz show is a “doddle” compared to representing his clients in front of “very stern” judges in the Court of Appeal.
