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Jess Flaherty & Tara Fitzpatrick

The Chase host Bradley Walsh's wife and what she does for a living

Much-loved TV star Bradley Walsh maybe a household name, but his wife Donna Derby is an icon in her own right.

The Chase host has opened up about how much his wife, English actress and former dancer and choreographer Donna, means to him.

Our sister title The Liverpool Echo reports that Donna rose to prominence for her work on several Miss World beauty pageants and for starring in Robert Palmer's music video, Simply Irresistible.

Back in 1987, she featured in six episodes of The Kenny Everett Television Show.

Host of The Chase, Bradley Walsh (ITV)

Donna married Bradley in 1997 and over the years, The Chase host has opened up on how much his wife means to him.

He told The Express: "I wouldn't swap my missus for the world. Donna isn't just beautiful, she's the most fantastic wife and mother."

Bradley also credited Donna for having a positive impact on his career, admitting she was the reason he took the role on Coronation Street.

He told our sister site the Mirror: "It's because of her I signed with Coronation Street.

"She's the one who recognised what it could do for me even though it would mean being apart."

Bradley Walsh and Donna Derby attending the Brit Awards at the O2 Arena (PA)

Donna and Bradley have one son together, 22-year-old Barney.

Earlier this year, the father and son pair starred in their own ITV reality series together, Bradley Walsh & Son: Breaking Dad.

Bradley also has a 38-year-old daughter named Hayley from a relationship with his ex-partner Debby Parker.

Donna Derby runs Wingit Productions alongside Bradley, with their son Barney being made a director of the company on March 31 of this year.

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