Famed TV personality, Shaun Wallace is widely known for his impeccable general knowledge, having appeared as The Dark Destroyer on ITV’s The Chase. Taking on contestants in a battle of quizzing knowledge, Shaun has defeated many contestants with his intricate and detailed knowledge of everything from history and football to geography and literature. A former Barrister, Shaun has worked a diverse career and is now a popular choice to make a celebrity personal appearance at events. He is also booked as a speaker, covering topics such as black history and racism, after appearing in Racism: My Story.
Beginning his career as a Barrister, Shaun was called to the bar performing law at Old Bailey and a variety of magistrates courts across the country. Since first being called to the bar, Shaun has been a member of Farringdon Barristers Chamber, the Jamaican Bar and the Criminal Bar Association. Continuing his law career outside of his television commitments, Shaun is now a Barrister for Great James Street Chambers. Shaun first joined ITV back in 2009, becoming a chaser on the infamous The Chase quiz programme.
Claiming his first major quiz victory when winning Mastermind in 2004, Shaun has since competed on Catchphrase, The Weakest Link, Greed and Fifteen to One. He has also appeared on a variety of The Chase specials, including The Chase: Celebrity Special and The Family Chase. He also starred in Dictionary Corner on Countdown and contributed his elite knowledge to The Chase Australia. Most recently, Shaun has starred on Beat the Chasers, a spin-off of The Chase that sees contestants go head to head with a collection of the Chasers. Boasting a broad-ranging general knowledge, Shaun has also been ranked 286th in the World Quizzing Championships.
In 2020, Shaun was selected to become a Black History Month reporter for Good Morning Britain. Passionate about anti-discrimination and representation, Shaun has also appeared in the Racism: My Story documentary. Now booked as a speaker for a range of corporate events, Shaun is a fantastic choice when looking for a speaker to dismantle stereotypes and promote diversity and inclusion. Whether he be making a celebrity personal appearance or delivering a moving speech, Shaun Wallace is a fantastic addition to a variety of events, with his diverse career making him a unique and interesting event guest.
