Jenny Ryan, a familiar face from the TV show “The Chase,” recently shared news of her secret surgery, resulting in a new scar on her neck. Through an Instagram post, Jenny, aged 44, updated her fans with photos showing her throat scar and hospital stay.

In the post, Jenny highlighted her noticeable new scar across the front of her neck, explaining that her thyroid gland had grown significantly, causing health issues that led to its removal through surgery. She reassured her followers that the procedure went well, her voice remained unaffected, and she was healing smoothly, expressing gratitude to the medical team at University College Hospital and praising the exceptional care provided by the NHS.

Supportive comments poured in from fans, offering well wishes and sharing personal experiences. Meanwhile, Jenny’s appearance in a trailer for the upcoming spin-off show, “The Chase Across The World,” generated additional excitement. The show will feature contestants navigating challenges to locate hidden Chasers in different global locations, testing their knowledge and problem-solving skills.

The final leg of the competition will see contestants vying for a significant prize while facing off against the remaining Chasers. Jenny, alongside fellow Chaser Mark Labbett, appeared in the trailer against the backdrop of the iconic Sagrada Familia in Barcelona, hinting at the thrilling adventures to come.

Host Bradley Walsh described the new show as a unique blend of quizzing and travel, promising an engaging and intellectually stimulating experience for participants. Jenny, who joined “The Chase” in 2015, stands out as a newer addition compared to long-standing Chasers like Mark Labbett, Shaun Wallace, Anne Hegerty, and Paul Sinha.