The Chase's most successful Chaser of all time revealed - and it's not Anne Hegerty
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Since its premiere on ITV in 2009, The Chase has become a staple of British television. Hosted by Bradley Walsh, this high-speed quiz show sees contestants attempting to outwit 'The Chaser' for a cash prize.
As of June 2025, there are six official Chasers: Mark Labbett, Shaun Wallace, Anne Hegerty, Paul Sinha, Jenny Ryan and Darragh Ennis. Each Chaser has their own moniker and has gained notoriety since the show's inception, also appearing in the ITV spin-off, Beat the Chasers.
But who is the top Chaser on TV?
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New research by Betway has analysed factors such as accuracy, win rate, and highest target caught, to determine the best Chaser of all time. In terms of financial success, Paul Sinha comes out on top.
Paul 'The Sinnerman' Sinha boasts a 78 percent win rate across 436 appearances on The Chase. His average target to beat is 19 and he holds the highest average Chaser win total, raking in £14,651, making him the most financially successful chaser on the show, according to Bristol Live.
Meanwhile, Mark 'The Beast' Labbett has a 76 percent win rate over 475 episodes since his start in 2009. Labbett holds the record for the highest average target to beat, at 20, and the highest accuracy in the final chase, answering 83% of questions correctly.
Anne 'The Governess' Hegerty is considered the top Chaser on television. With 467 appearances and a win rate of 79% - the joint highest of any Chaser - it's no surprise she's viewed as the most formidable opponent.
In the final chase, Hegerty averages 13 correct answers within the 60-second timeframe, with an average target of 19, the second highest among her colleagues.
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