Wallace has been a mainstay on the hit UK quiz show since 2009, and is travelling the country for a series of charity quiz bouts for local organisation Cure Kids.<\/p>\n
The Chase quizmaster Shaun Wallace aka The Dark Destroyer. Photo \/ ITV<\/p>\n
Wallace\u2019s last tour in 2023 raised $80,000 for local charities, but besides his passion for the cause, it\u2019s the moments with his fans he treasures the most.<\/p>\n
\u201cI just love the country. The people are wonderful, and the reason why I like to come is to say thank you to the many New Zealanders that I possibly can for making the show such a success,\u201d he says.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhen I landed, I was instantly recognised, even though I came in a cap and tried to get my head down.\u201d<\/p>\n
Friendly as they come, Wallace still takes his Chase role seriously. And beating the show\u2019s contestants is definitely at the top of the agenda.<\/p>\n
\u201cGame face. No, I don\u2019t want them to win. Although I\u2019m the only Chaser who goes to see the contestants afterwards, whether they win or lose. So, I\u2019ll always do that.\u201d<\/p>\n
But how would The Dark Destroyer fare with questions about the game that made him famous? <\/p>\n
It turns out, pretty well. We won\u2019t spoil it – you can test your own knowledge below – but Wallace got a perfect score. <\/p>\n
How much do you know about The Chase? Take our quiz:<\/p>\n
Luckily, our test didn\u2019t include any questions about rugby, as Wallace, a life-long All Blacks fan was lightning fast, running down the stats and history of clashes as we discussed the weekend\u2019s test against Ireland. <\/p>\n
WATCH: Shaun Wallace takes our Chase quiz<\/p>\n
However, even the best quizzers come across things that stump them.<\/p>\n
\u201cWell, every Achilles has a heel, and mine is definitely soaps,\u201d he admits.<\/p>\n
\u201cI don\u2019t watch soap [operas], I\u2019m not really interested. So, if I\u2019m asked a question on soap, I\u2019ll either guess Coronation Street, Hollyoaks, Eastenders, or Emmerdale.\u201d<\/p>\n
He\u2019s heard of Shortland Street, but \u201cprobably couldn\u2019t tell you anything about what it was about\u201d.<\/p>\n
He\u2019s got time to brush up on NZ\u2019s longest running drama though. Wallace is embarking on a road trip around the country with close friend Brendan Lochead of Believe It Or Not Quiz to raise money for charity.<\/p>\n
One of the stops, on November 8, is at the New Zealand Quiz Championship, which marks its 25th anniversary this year. <\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m actually putting up a team to take part. So that\u2019s going to be interesting to see how well I fare against some of the top, top quizzers in New Zealand. So it\u2019s going to be fantastic,\u201d says Wallace. <\/p>\n
Tickets are still available for the Masterton, Invercargill and Christchurch quiz nights.<\/p>\n
Shaun Wallace\u2019s Cure Kids Quiz Nights:<\/p>\n
\u2022 November 3 \u2013 Fable Terrace Downs Resort, Windwhistle<\/p>\n
\u2022 November 4 \u2013 Riccarton Park, Christchurch<\/p>\n
\u2022 November 5 \u2013 McCashin\u2019s Tap Room, Nelson<\/p>\n
\u2022 November 7 \u2013 Bill Richardson Transport World, Invercargill<\/p>\n
\u2022 November 10 \u2013 Copthorne Hotel & Resort Solway Park Wairarapa<\/p>\n
\u2022 November 11 \u2013 1841 Bar and Restaurant, Wellington<\/p>\n
\u2022 November 13 \u2013 The Freeport with Cleaver & Co, Mount Maunganui<\/p>\n
\u2022 November 14 \u2013 Navigation Homes Stadium, Pukekohe<\/p>\n