The Chase host Bradley Walsh is one of British TV’s most beloved stars – and it is no surprise he is so popular when his career has covered so many different aspects of entertainment.
His role as presenter on The Chase has cemented him as the king of ITV daytime game shows.
And Bradders is also a top prime-time ratings draw as himself alongside son Barney in the likes of Breaking Dad.
But Bradley the actor also guarantees his dramatic performances in shows such as The Larkins and Doctor Who have been must watch for his legions of fans.
He made hundreds of appearances in Corrie as Danny Baldwin in the mid 2000s.
However, Bradley’s most heavyweight acting role might have been his Law & Order: UK performance as DS Ronnie Brooks.
The 64-year-old star previously explained how contemplating the horrors of the 9/11 attacks helped him prepare for challenging scenes in the police series.
Bradley Walsh on how 9/11 informed character reactions during acting career
Speaking to The Sun in July 2013, Bradley gave insight into his acting process as he recalled filming for an episode that included a train crash.
He noted how horrific loss endured by grieving relatives came to his mind during preparations for his derailment scenes.
Bradley also indicated how such shock can seem unreal – even to those who aren’t directly affected by such devastating circumstances.
And it seems Bradley was able to reflect on the force of a deep, emotional impact to bring his performance to life.
He said at the time of the report: “How you can say goodbye to your folks on a perfectly ordinary morning, set off in your car, and never come home? Everyone talks about where they were when such-and-such a disaster happened.
I was in a terrible state and I was tearful for three or four days.
“I remember watching the Twin Towers collapse. Because it was another country and looked like a film, I just sort of thought, ‘Oh’. I didn’t think that much.
“Then three days later, it hit me. I was in a terrible state and I was tearful for three or four days.”
Bradley’s shock
Bradley went on to note how once the initial shock of the New York terrorist attack wore off, he began to think more deeply about the catastrophic event.
He said he “vividly” remembered how it felt when the scale of the horrors “hit home” – and it left him unable to get out of bed.
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Bradley’s comments indicated he felt it was necessary for him to draw on such dark memories to inform his character’s reactions for his performance.
And even though his cheery demeanour as himself when he’s delighting contestants and viewers alike on The Chase, Bradley’s versatility – including tackling darker acting demands – may be what has propelled him to the top.
Watch Bradley Walsh on The Chase is on weekdays at 5pm on ITV1.
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