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Lottie Gibbons

Beat The Chaser's Anne Hegerty shares update after pulling out of show

Anne Hegerty was supported by fans as she revealed she is no longer testing positive for Covid-19.

However, the Governess will still miss out on the next season of Beat The Chasers. Anne, 63, usually appears alongside Mark Labbett, Jenny Ryan, Paul Sinha, Darragh Ennis and Shaun Wallace on the popular ITV game show.

But on March 17, Anne said she had contracted coronavirus and could not film the upcoming series. The Governess confirmed she would be replaced on the upcoming series by The Chase Australia's, Issa Schultz.

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She said: "Unfortunately I’ve contracted Covid-19 so won’t be filming this series of #BeatTheChasers. The fantastic @Issa25 will be stepping in for me and I’m looking forward to watching the series when it’s on-air later this year. I feel fine, but I'm still positive!"

However, on Saturday night, Anne shared a new health update with fans. Posting a picture of a lateral flow test, she revealed she was now recording a negative result.

Anne said: "#thechase #beatthechasers #lurgyfree #butstillselfisolating."

Fans flooded the comments to wish Anne a quick recovery. Darragh said: "Hope you're doing ok Anne. Great when the symptoms end, but frustrating when you have to keep isolating."

Tracey tweeted: "Hope you feel better soon."

Rachel added: "Hope you feel better soon, gonna miss you on beat the chasers."

Joanne said: "Feel better you legend! Have some nice treats."

And Emily said: "Hope you're feeling well in yourself."

The Chase airs weekdays at 5pm on ITV and ITV Hub

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