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Bradley Walsh, the veteran TV presenter who recently turned 65, has mentioned "slowing down" in the past, but judging by his busy schedule, that's not happening anytime soon.
As a household name in British television, Walsh is known for hosting a string of popular shows such as 'The Chase', 'Gladiators', 'Blankety Blank', and the
travel documentary series 'Breaking Dad' alongside his son Barney Walsh, reports The Mirror. However, before becoming a mainstay on UK screens, Walsh's career took a few
unexpected turns. Initially, he worked as an apprentice jet engineer at Rolls Royce, and later had a brief stint as a footballer after being scouted by Brentford FC, but a career-ending
injury forced him off the pitch. Walsh eventually made his way into show business, starting out as a Pontins bluecoat entertainer, but his natural flair for mischief, which got him into
trouble during his school days and previous jobs, ultimately led to him being let go. In an interview with Comedy.co.uk earlier this year, Walsh looked back on his time as a bluecoat,
saying: "Once I left that to get into the entertainment industry and become a blue coat, I got sacked from being the bloke that was messing around. I thought that was the job! In the
end I thought to myself, why don't I just get paid for messing around?". After his stint at Pontins, Bradley Walsh made a deliberate move into comedy, explaining: "That was a
very conscious decision. So, I've got myself a routine together." He characterised his approach to humour by saying: "I was a very physical comic, bit like Norman Wisdom, not
so many jokes. I was a very physical comic. And that's where it all started." For over two decades, Bradley Walsh has been a familiar face on our screens, showcasing his talents as
a comedian, actor, and presenter. His varied career includes memorable roles such as Danny Baldwin in ITV's 'Coronation Street', DS Ronnie Brooks in 'Law and Order:
UK', and as Graham O'Brien in the BBC One series 'Doctor Who'. In 2009, Walsh embarked on a new venture as the host of ITV's hit quiz show 'The Chase',
which represented a significant turn in his career trajectory. He recounted how he landed the role during a casual visit to the ITV studios when he was looking for presenting opportunities.
Reflecting on a chat with the former head of daytime TV, he recalled her mentioning a new quiz show idea, to which he gave his input. Bradley reminisced about their exchange: "I took it
away and I said 'Yes, this can work, this will work' and she said, 'Okay, well we're going to make a pilot' and I said, 'I'll do it for you' and she
said, 'Yeah, but it's only an office run-through' and I said, 'I'll do it for you, don't worry'." Bradley Walsh reflected on the origins of The Chase
during his stint on the Tommy Tiernan show last year, recalling the early days and the creation of The Chasers' unique nicknames. Now, almost 16 years on, his passion for the quiz show
remains undiminished, with no plans to step down in the near future. Chatting with the Daily Mail, Bradley expressed his commitment to the show: "Until people say they've had
enough and start switching off, I'll do it. We've had such an extraordinary time together. It's the best job in the world." GET ALL THE LATEST MONEY STORIES SENT TO YOUR
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