The Chase’s Bradley Walsh is embarking on an incredible journey to Egypt, driven by a passion to discover how the Pyramids were built over 4,500 years ago.

Although the 64-year-old ITV host has no intention of quitting the quiz show, recent betting odds from betideas.com have sparked speculation about his potential departure and who might fill his shoes.

The odds suggest that Bradley could leave at any time, with a 4/6 chance, stirring up rumours about his future. In the event that Bradley steps down, his son Barney Walsh is a hot favourite to take over, with odds of 5/1, trailing just behind Stephen Mulhern at 2/1. Other top contenders include Roman Kemp, also at 5/1, and Alexander Armstrong at 8/1.

Lee Mack (9/1), Ben Shephard (10/1), and Clara Amfo (10/1) are also in the mix. Lee Astley from betideas.com commented: “Bradley Walsh’s 16-year stint on The Chase could be coming to an end soon, with the presenter odds-on at 4/6 to leave the show anytime in 2025, and viewers seemingly fed up with his recent hosting duties.”, reports the Express.

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He added, “Should Walsh depart the programme, the most eye-catching name in the betting to replace him is his son Barney, who is 5/1 to step into his father’s shoes in the ITV series.” Astley also noted, “Stephen Mulhern is the market favourite at 2/1 to become the show’s next presenter, with Roman Kemp (5/1) also in the running.”

Bradley Walsh is gearing up to host his very own show, a tantalising three-part special titled ‘Bradley Walsh’s Egypt’s Cosmic Code’. The series will see the beloved presenter delve into the mysteries of the Sphinx, explore Tutankhamun’s tomb in Luxor, and bring his trademark humour to our screens.

In an exciting teaser trailer, Bradley shares his lifelong intrigue with Egypt, saying: “I’ve had a fascination with Egypt and the pyramids for a very, very long time. It’s an anomaly, an absolute cornucopia of ideas and fantasies.”

As the historical backdrop of Cleopatra VII’s fall is pondered, the trailer gives us glimpses of Egypt while suggesting that much about that era remains hidden. Challenging conventional beliefs about the pyramids’ origins, Walsh offers his own conjectures, asserting: “It certainly wasn’t the ancient Egyptians, four and a half thousand years ago. I have different theories.”

The preview teases viewers: “With his Indiana Jones hat, his unique brand of entertainment, and his camel-riding technique, it’s fair to say that Bradley is unlike anyone the Egyptians (ancient or modern) have encountered before.”