Shaun Wallace

Television personality best known for his role as the Dark Destroyer on The Chase, Shaun Wallace is one of the UK’s most elite quizzers. As a fountain of knowledge Shaun has been seen on many of the nation’s favourite quiz shows, gaining popularity for brining humour and personality to the structured format of series. Showcasing his talents in a virtual capacity, Shaun takes on the role of quiz master and facilitator with enthusiasm and delivers an entertaining evening for all invovled.

Best recognized for his consistent appearances on The Chase, Shaun has been a key figure in the quiz show’s success for over a decade. Since joining the line up of professional quizzers, Shaun has impressed audiences with his expert knowledge across subjects and has been dubbed the ‘Dark Destroyer’ for his ability to eliminate even the toughest of amateur competitors. Rising to prominence after winning Mastermind in 2004, Shaun has since appeared on Are You an Egghead?, The Weakest Link, and Countdown. In 2012, Shaun proved his dominance when he placed 286th in the World Quizzing Championships.

A trained barrister by profession, Shaun is also committed to educating all ages on the legal industry. Having been called to the Bar in 1984, Shuan has consistently taken part in legal trials and works part time as a lecturer on the subject. Transforming his varied career into an entertaining read, Shaun published his autobiography in 2018 titled ‘Chaing the Dream’.

At events, Shaun has proven himself an asset to organizers wanting to entertain audiences with a quiz hosted by an expert, a skill Shuan puts to the test each week by leading an online quiz over social media. Additionally, through appearances such as in Racism: My Story and speaking engagements, Shaun is uniquely placed to discuss his experience of racism and how a more inclusive culture can be established.