Secrets of the Governess: Anne Hegerty interview | 7NEWS Spotlight

On famed quiz show The Chase, Anne Hegerty is all the things you’d expect from her English Governess alter-ego. Formidable, stern and for the wannabe quizzers who come up against her, perhaps a tad scary. But little about the real Anne Hegerty is quite as conventional. Watch the full interview with Anne and 7NEWS Spotlight reporter Sarah Greenhalgh.
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[@louiseanderson1505]

The World is a much lovelier place with Anne Heggarty in it, that's for sure. 🌹

[@mimig6511]

That is so true

[@tonywoodham3760]

Beautiful thought, very true.

[@kate2661]

What a genuine, beautifully humble woman. I actually cried when she was telling the story of how her aunt Jill treated her without dignity when her mother was dying. Poor Anne. I can relate to how she was treated, for sure. Well done to her for the big FU to those that mistreated her!!!

[@carotaylor1]

Special lady...am I looking in a mirror...?. Ur a legend ...I am a visual learner, still unrecognised..visual precision is key..smokescreened with humour..

[@user-dz5ju3jj1z]

Never underestimate the scary people.. because.. when you actually get to know them..they are the most honest and sincere true friends to have..

[@evelynbrown4550]

Anne Hegerty, my favourite Chaser. A true legend.

[@helenmagee8445]

What a wonderful Lady The Governess, you are a kind hearted fantastic Lady. You are more that enough xxxxxx

[@deannatrois1]

Totally get what Anne is talking about, exactly the same happened to me. I have found you are lonelier in company than on your own. What a wonderful lady Anne is.

[@patriciapitt4228]

Me too 🎉

[@theshonz1702]

What an awesome woman she is despite her life experienes. Loved seeing this.

[@doloressheerin8502]

Ann is a lovely kind person and deserves everything good ❤

[@user-bs4jn6444]

The Aussie girl reporter was fantastic...brought out a delightful side of the Governess...my fave Chaser. This was a super watch. Thank you.

[@Moeporcelli57]

This story was very interesting. I have seen Anne on the Chase and love her character. You never know what a person has been through. My son is 34, and from he was little it was obvious he was different. He was bullied at school for being quiet and not joining in very much. It was only later that it was realised that he was on the Autism spectrum. He is very good with figures and he has an amazing ability for memorizing things. He doesnt always see things the way others do. Well done Anne for all you have achieved.

[@deejay1169]

Amazing strength and courage. I wish her well.

[@yvonnerees7589]

👍👍👍👍👍💯💯💯💯💯❤

[@maranatha8524]

That was a very nice story thank you. Ann’s story made me weep a wee bit. Love, love, love the governess. She is one of my favourites. Go Ann. 👍👏👏🙏

[@villasoka884]

Their loss, we all love you as you are!

[@yvonnerees7589]

👍👍👍💯💯💯💯❤

[@colajax]

@@yvonnerees7589 my daughter has 2 autistic children... 🌝🌝🌞

[@sunlion9676]

This was such a fantastic interview! Wonderful to get to know you more Anne!💝💝💝

[@kellyclifford9177]

Loved watching her on Chase. Absolutely loved her interview. ❤😊

[@nolaruediger3868]

Thank you Anne for turning the light on. You are an inspiration to so many. Love watching you.

[@lindamac3846]

I spent 25 years working in schools with autistic children. Their perception of the world around us is unique, and I have learned so very much about life from these wonderful children. I am happy to say that nowadays early diagnosis leads to an understanding of the way they move though this world. I have the UTMOST respect for this wonderful woman.

[@WendyJoseph-ww8ws]

Yes, yes and yes, again.

[@Eob306]

Thank you for learning from autistic people, and your openness to understanding the world from an autstic perspective. Too often I see people in your line of work push their own view of autism, often times speaking over people who are actually autistic themselves. I am autistic and I have incredible respect for people like you who support us. ❤️

[@berilmurray9879]

How very sad that you grew up with such sadness and feeling unwanted Ann. I would love to meet you some day! Always remember you are an amazing lady!!!!💕

[@littlerubiesdaycare]

"Unpersoned" sounds as horrible as it must have felt. What a great story of triumph and success. What a way to overcome and live❤❤❤

[@marilynwoolford-chandler1161]

Yes yes We used ro talkabout” being depersonalised”. It Was a horrible experience! Anne Hegerty’s word UNPERSONED Is much better. Punchier! Abd yes it was a great story @littlerubiesdaycare

[@slinkymalinki1001]

Much love to you Anne. You are amazing!

[@markopolo-1]

What a great short documentary, Anne has been one of my favourites on the Chase since it started and she still is. I have grandkids with Autism and it was difficult to understand at first, but our desire to understand it, and them, together with our unconditional love and support, we've got there and so have they thankfully. Love and understanding is really all anyone needs in life and I sincerely hope Anne finds it.

[@marilynschmidt6400]

Nothing worse than family dehumanizing another member due to lack of love and understanding. Because of this Anne went from being the weakest link to the strongest link in the chain. ❤️

[@valleyshrew]

She herself dehumanized "old white men" in this very video.

[@marilynschmidt6400]

@@valleyshrew Hurt people don't go around hurting others. Only a bully does that.

[@jphaggerty9046]

@@valleyshrew Where? Lol.

[@fredMplanenut]

Having a label can be a hindrence, or a comfort to finally have a reason for those past occurences. Define it and move on. Thank you Anne for being You!

[@rostallar4243]

I love Anne Heggarty. She’s beautiful, funny, & very smart.

[@joannewilson1483]

We the world love you from Adelaide South Australia thanks for you

[@mariewilliams602]

What a lovely Lady❤

[@lynfawcett221]

Anne Hegerty, thank you for sharing your story with us. Warts and all. I'm appalled by the way you were treated by family, and how it still affects you to this day. But you are so strong. You have a place in thus world now, and it seems you are enjoying it and doing a great job. Your persona, "The Hoverness" really made me freeze when I first saw you. This is mainly because you reminded me so much of my High School Head Teacher.

[@Zanderren]

Hi, I’m 17 and I have autism and honestly she explained my brain. I can’t tell you how comforting that is thank you 🥺

[@jangrime3070]

Please read STOP AUTISM NOW by Dr Bruce Fife

[@Zanderren]

@@jangrime3070 What is it about?

[@peterwilliamskelhorn6675]

​@@Zanderrenand mine as well. We're both autistic like Anne is

[@johndenverfan]

Ann is a legend

[@Open2OpenUT]

Anne makes me proud. ❤ She’s overcome so much to become the superstar success she is today and I wish her all the luck and love in the world. ❤️❤️. ☘️☘️☘️🇮🇪☘️☘️☘️💋

[@fionathomson4436]

Anne is an amazing woman, and very honest about herself

[@lindamadigan]

fantastic person. Thank you Anne for who you are pleased don't change

[@Ragglesnap]

Anne, my childhood was a bit up and down, but as an adult you can look back on how things were in the old abacus days. Mothers were never given support for mental illnesses, they just had to struggle on. Love your quip about writing to the elderly. I'm 4 years older than you, so do I go on the list of better not write back to her?😂😂

[@AmusedEspressoMachine-uq3nk]

That ending was pure Gold

[@shirleyellis9708]

We all love Ann.❤❤

[@LizzyLou-mw2fp]

WHAT A. WONDERFUL, HUMAN BEING, ANNE. IS , 🍀🌹💞🍀

[@LH-Oz]

What a sad story with a beautiful outcome. I was diagnosed later in life with autism too and felt the same as her. Always felt out of place and wondered why I struggled so much emotionally through my teenage years. So glad to see that she seems to have found a peace in her older years. Blessings to her moving forward!

[@carolynhaywood7701]

Anne is my favourite, she come across as a really nice person.❤

[@crystalclear6864]

Thank you for this. Most enlightening. So glad she is doing so well now

[@TheFireproofWitch]

Oh I love seeing the real Anne ❤❤

[@Lena-zz5ys]

Love u Ann keep being you love from Ireland

[@MrMRW14]

She’s comes across as such a nice person. I’d love to go for a glass of wine with her. She’s great

[@archiebald4717]

An amazing person.

[@judyveness7581]

The Governess - Anne - how good to see her as she really is.

[@Janette_]

What a lovely Lady 🥰

[@jannford6916]

The Beast and Anne have a warm bond. Anne is wonderful 💕💕💕💕

[@auzzygirl8175]

Love love love Anne. She's not only quick with quiz answers but she has a sharp and fast sense of humor. Thank you Anne for helping me understand my son better with your description of how Autism affects your life and how you deal with it. You've done brilliantly in life, well done. Love from Australia. Your welcome here any time.

[@marymilroy2923]

I think Anne is brilliant 👍💖🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@socialite1283]

Anne is definitely the best of the Chasers. The world needs all sorts and conditions of people.

[@narindaovens8410]

True courage and lovely human spirit.

[@user-dz5ju3jj1z]

As someone with Hearing impairment and Speech impediment..and stuttering..i was abused as a child..i lost my hearing through the many beatings by my mother and other people who beat me..i was diagnosed as the child who didnt want to learn..so was shoved to the back of the class room..i finally got hearing aids when I was in my 20's..and therapy for my Speech..im still recovering from the abuseof the past..im now 64..i disowned my own family..at the age of 47 years old. When i lost my eldest daughter to Lupus...My children are my Rock..who have helped me get through the hard times...My story is a long One..but i am a Survivor.. right now I am facing surgery for grade 1/2 cancer in my left breast.Its Scary but it is caught early..my lympnodes are not involved..

[@rita6314]

❤❤❤

[@marlenegardner2696]

Ann is a great lady, so clever, with a brilliant brain. Loved her in I’m a celebrity,

[@kashmirabhattarai1255]

Very loving lady she is so unique living with autism is very challenging i have to grandchildren with autism and i love them 💜💙🌹

[@alexiachamberlin8019]

My favorite Chaser!

[@user-de9gv9qz6f]

Ditto, along with the beast!

[@phoenixrising5088]

You are so loved Anne. My favourite Chaser and you were brilliant in the Jungle. You are a great example of strength and Fortitude. Labels are just that. They bear no relevance to who we truly are. I love you for being yourself. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@ajhorak8700]

Anne, you're amazing and super special. Love you to bits, first as the Governess, and even more aa yourself.

[@lyndamcleod2242]

I’ve always always liked her immensely!!! Now I love love love her!!!

[@margaretfogarty2204]

What a wonderful story off an amazing, beautiful woman. The world is much better for having Ann Hegarty in it.

[@debbiesullivan8404]

Bless her what lovely lady

[@allyanderson6755]

I adore Anne ❤. I bet people would be kinder if she was slim because humans are horrendous at judging people from looks. I love her personality ❤I think shes gorgeous ❤

[@kyleethekelt]

Oh, I so identify with much of this. Solidarity anne.

[@angelajones7577]

Anne I think you are so Gorgeous and Have a Beautiful Heart , God Bless you , keep on moving on u😊🎉❤

[@user-wi6rz7dk3i]

What a wonderful story ❤❤

[@darneyoung537]

We all have problems of some sort, but I love Anne I think her and I would make good friends. I love watching her on the chase and I don’t know why, but I just feel connected to her, we would make great pals

[@meplife7313]

My fav chaser... lovely lady.

[@gavinkitchen1472]

The beanie appeared on Bradley Walsh's head out of nowhere.

[@derekphillips4717]

Thank you Ann! Sharing this with the world has helped so many people.God bless,love and light.❤️🙏

[@carmenbrett6806]

Absolutely Loved the interview, Love Austic people. Thankyou so much Anne for being you.

[@doloresl.2150]

Thank you Anne, you've just helped me with some organisation and daily skills. 🌼🍏🐝

[@matthewhalloran5445]

Anne is My Favourite Chaser on The Chase

[@angelajones7577]

Move on up meant to say , Anne your the Bestest🎉❤😊

[@Steven_Rowe]

Surely partly based on Miss Trunchbull from the film Matida. I can't help thinking she would grab supernerd by the ear and lock him in the Chokie

[@Muzzy68]

amazing woman

[@jeanetteyuile2851]

Anne is my favourite on the chase, ❤❤❤

[@willhovell9019]

What a good person, and standing up for the rights of people with differences, that add so much to our society

[@Dragon-hm4pq]

Anne is my favourite Chaser. So glad we have her on Chase Australia as well.

[@annalevermore7857]

I was diagnosed with Aspergers aged 7. I can relate to Anne in so many ways.

[@Fullyfemale]

Love this woman she rocks

[@Moody13553]

We love you Anne Hegerty! ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@gregrankin8073]

You are great Anne - GREAT

[@theresareid1111]

Wow Anne Hegerty you are such a lovely woman. So nice to see you without your Governess alias.

[@patriciabeckett5263]

What a beautiful and fascinating lady love you on the chase❤

[@hannahcoleman2940]

Wonderful woman, so an inspiration for people diagnosed with Autism.🙏💚☘️

[@dliles773]

Great show

[@sharonwashington8150]

What a great inspiration to others that want to achieve something in life and make a go of things.

[@nerudacherry3433]

Love you Anne❤

[@RM-ti8nf]

❤ anne is lovely ❤

[@chrisjudd2747]

Awesome I luv her❤

[@tamariskbeitz303]

Hello Beautiful Lady aann. Xxoo ❤ From Australia my dear. Cheers my Love Best of comfort live & peace.

[@JustAThought155]

I was diagnosed with being on the autism spectrum in my late 40s. The most rewarding thing about having such knowledge, I can now understand why I must force myself to do things that might come naturally for others: i.e., making eye contact and feeling uncomfortable walking into a room full of people.❤

[@EstelleBoy-sc2jm]

What a star. Love her. ZAR

[@ettaariane]

Love her. Wish she was part of our family. World short of people like her.

[@whatdidijustsee9338]

Susan Boyle vibes, doesn't let the money and fame change her

[@carolynservis5508]

Such a inspiration lady and I’m so happy that her life has changed for the better,wishing Anne all the happiness for her future.

[@woesmevrou5673]

Anne H is absolutely fabulous - always glad when she appears on The Chase. She pitches the Governess persona perfectly. Huge admiration for he range of knowledge and h the way she presents herself on each show.

[@goldsharktooth]

The Governess would most definitely protect little Anne. Lovely story lovely lady.

[@Tom_murray89]

She’s amazing person and a great ambassador for people with autism

[@adzlewisblaze]

Great interview! Such a lovely woman, we all need an Anne in our life the world would be a much better place 😊

[@juliannetomlinson]

Watched this when it aired 2 weeks ago here in Australia. Love Anne my favourite chaser.

[@mandyoconnell7816]

Anne thank you for sharing your story, such a lovely lady, never change ❤

[@annettegeorge209]

I like her a lot