In a bombshell revelation that’s set TV fans buzzing, The Chase legend Anne Hegerty has exclusively confessed she is desperate to swap quizzing brains for backstabbing betrayal on the BBC’s addictive hit Celebrity Traitors.

The formidable Chaser—better known as the fearsome Governess—spilled the tea in an exclusive chat with GB News at the recent TV Choice Awards, admitting the psychological warfare of Claudia Winkleman’s murder-mystery gameshow has her hooked.

“I would absolutely love to be a Celebrity Traitor,” Anne declared with trademark steely confidence. “I’d definitely say yes!”

Her candid tease comes hot on the heels of the debut series of Celebrity Traitors, which exploded onto screens late last year and became one of the BBC’s biggest reality successes in years. Packed with jaw-dropping twists, shocking banishments, and nail-biting round-table drama, the celebrity edition saw stars like comedian Alan Carr ultimately claim victory as a cunning Traitor, while big names including Stephen Fry and Jonathan Ross dominated headlines as the show’s ‘big dogs’.

Viewers were left glued to their sofas as alliances crumbled, lies were exposed, and friendships were tested in the shadowy halls of a Scottish castle. The mix of glamour, suspense, and pure paranoia proved irresistible—racking up millions of views and sparking endless water-cooler chatter.

Now, Anne Hegerty—whose razor-sharp intellect and no-nonsense persona have terrorised hapless contestants on The Chase for over a decade—says she’s ready to bring that same formidable energy to the Traitors’ lair.

Anne Hegerty, the iconic Governess on ITV’s The Chase, has teased a potential move to BBC’s Celebrity Traitors (Image: Getty)

The 66-year-old quiz powerhouse, who has been a fixture on Bradley Walsh’s ITV juggernaut since 2010, revealed her enthusiasm during a glamorous red-carpet moment at the awards ceremony.

Speaking exclusively to GB News, Anne didn’t hold back: the prospect of donning the Traitor cloak and plotting in secret has clearly ignited her competitive fire.

The Governess already knows a thing or two about mind games—her legendary ability to stare down contestants and reel off obscure facts under pressure has made her one of the most feared Chasers in the show’s history. But Celebrity Traitors would take that skill set to an entirely new level: deception, manipulation, and the thrill of deciding who lives or dies in the game.

Fans are already losing their minds at the prospect.

Social media has erupted with excitement, with one viewer posting: “Anne as a Traitor? The castle wouldn’t know what hit it—she’d outwit everyone in five minutes!” Another wrote: “The Governess plotting murders? Sign me up NOW!”

Anne’s potential jump from ITV to BBC would mark a delicious cross-channel moment in British telly. While The Chase thrives on straightforward knowledge battles, The Traitors is a psychological rollercoaster where trust is currency—and betrayal is the ultimate prize.

Anne Hegerty has been a fan favourite on The Chase for years (Image: ITV)

The first Celebrity Traitors proved the format works brilliantly with famous faces. From Stephen Fry’s intellectual gravitas to Alan Carr’s cheeky charm, the mix of personalities created TV gold. Producers are reportedly already deep into casting for the hotly anticipated second series, expected to air in late 2026.

Names like Lily Allen, Davina McCall, and even Tom Hiddleston have been floated in betting circles and insider whispers, with bookies offering odds on who might join the next batch of castle-dwellers.

But Anne Hegerty’s public declaration puts her firmly in the frame. Her strategic mind, unflappable cool under pressure, and ability to read people like an open book could make her one of the most dangerous Traitors the show has ever seen—or a ruthlessly effective Faithful determined to root out the deceivers.

Could the Governess become the ultimate backstabber? Or would she use her encyclopedic knowledge to expose every lie?

Only time—and the BBC casting team—will tell.

For now, Anne remains coy about whether talks have begun, but her enthusiasm is crystal clear.

“I’d say yes,” she reiterated firmly.

TV insiders say a move like this would be a ratings sensation, pitting one of ITV’s biggest stars against the BBC’s hottest format in a clash of the titans.

Anne Hegerty at the TV Choice Awards where she teased her Traitors dreams (Image: Getty)

Whether Anne ends up wearing the Traitor cloak or fighting to unmask them, one thing is certain: the games would never be the same.

With Celebrity Traitors Season 2 on the horizon, the British public is already holding its breath.

Will the Governess cross the divide and unleash her inner schemer?

We can only hope.

Because if Anne Hegerty says yes… the castle is in for one hell of a showdown.