The Chase host Bradley Walsh shares touching reunion with former Coronation Street flame
THE CHASE was home to touching reunion today as it transpired that one famous contestant was an ex-lover of host Bradley Walsh’s Coronation Street alter ego.
The Chase: Bradley and Jane Danson reminisce over Corrie
The moment came as Coronation Street actress Jane Danson appeared on this afternoon’s celebrity edition of The Chase alongside Bradley Walsh.
Their characters had the fling when Bradley, 57, joined the soap in 2004 and seduced Leanne Battersby, who is played by Jane.
The duo warmly greeted each other before reminiscing on their time spent filming some very intimate moments.
”Crikey, we did some scenes together,” Bradley said.
The Chase: Bradley Walsh was reunited with a former colleague
Crikey, we did some scenes together
The presenter starred as Danny Baldwin in the ITV soap from 2004 to 2006 where he was involved in steamy scenes with Leanne.
The fictional pair caused chaos on the cobbles when they embarked on an affair while Leanne was with Danny’s son Jamie (played by Rupert Hill).
When the romance was discovered, the pair moved in together and were even engaged before it all came crashing down when they fought over Mike Baldwin's (Johnny Briggs) will.
While Bradley left the show, Jane, 39, still appears as Leanne today
The Chase: Jane Danson and Bradley Walsh starred as lovers in Coronation Street
The Chase: Bradley Walsh was delighted to see Jane Danson
The presenter went on to ask his former colleague if she enjoyed being on the programme after all these years.
“Best job in the world,” she declared.
It was clear there was a lot of love between the two of them as they were seen joking together on the quiz show.
Just before they turned to face Chaser Paul Sinha, Bradley jested: “As Danny Baldwin used to say to Leanne Battersby: come on love, let’s take on The Chase.”
Coronation Street: Jane Danson still appears as Leanne today
Jane made it through to the Final Chase along with presenter Anna Richardson after Ray Mears and Michael Vaughan were knocked out of the competition.
The pair achieved 13 points, however, The Sinnerman managed to beat them and the two were caught out.
The Chase airs weekdays at 5pm on ITV.
Coronation Street continues tomorrow at 7.30pm on ITV.