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The Irish Sun
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
The Chase branded a ‘fix' by fuming fans as Jenny Ryan stops £142k going to charity – would you know the final answer?
THE Chase fans have branded the quiz a 'fix' - as Jenny Ryan stopped £142,000 going to charity. The ITV game show pits members of the public against a trivia genius. Advertisement 4 A celebrity team lost out on £142,000 for their charities Credit: ITV 4 Bradley Walsh hosts the hit ITV game show Credit: ITV 4 Jenny "The Vixen" Ryan managed to pull back the win Credit: ITV Cheryl Baker, Mark Steel, celebrity edtion. While Jenny caught Jason, the other three all advanced to the Final Chase. The team set an impressive target of 19 - while managing to push back Jenny multiple times. However, the Chaser still managed to wipe out the famous faces within her time limit. Advertisement Read more on The Chase This meant Cheryl , Mark and Laura left with £1,000 each for their charities, losing out on the £142,000 on the line. Writing on X, one viewer commented: "Oh come on. " Charity show yet the chaser still gets questions like 'What 3 letter word is short for magazine'. Absolute stitch up #TheChase". Another wrote: " Bradley Walsh needs to stop speeding up when asking the chaser questions on the final round. Bit of a fix really #TheChase". Advertisement Most read in News TV While a third shared: "@ITVChase... The game is blatantly fixed! What is the point?" Speaking afterwards, host Bradley Walsh told the team: "Four attempts to push back, three executed, caught with three seconds remaining, you needed one more. The Chase hit by 'fix' claims as chaser Jenny Ryan wins after controversial answer "Do you know what that one more was?" He added: " Advertisement Elsewhere, a festive celebrity episode of The Chase saw a team win £116,000 - The group comprised Coronation Street actor Tony Maudsley, Pointless host Alexander Armstrong, Olympic gold medallist Bryony Page, and comedian But fans were left confused by one answer, which saw Alexander asked: "What name is given to a pointed hand tool used for making holes in the ground for seeds or young plants ?" The Chase's best moments The Chase has been entertaining ITV viewers for years, here are some of the show's most memorable moments... Bradley Walsh can't stop laughing Every time host Bradley Walsh erupts into fits of laughter on The Chase it makes for pretty entertaining TV. One particularly memorable occasion was when he was asking the question 'The title of which Elvis Presley song was engraved of the inside of Freddie Star's coffin?" As usual the contestant was given four multiple choices but The Double Trouble special To celebrate 15 years of The Chase on screens, ITV launched a The contestants with famous names Eagle-eyed ITV fans are always quick to spot interesting and sometimes hidden details on the quiz show - but there have been a few times where the names of some contestants have been overtly obvious. For example, one 2017 episode of the quiz show saw Bradley welcome four contestants who were The Beast's anger gets the best of him During an episode from the 2024 season, He had the options A) Dibble B) Nibble C) Quibble Advertisement Alexander chose dibble, which Bradley confirmed as correct. But according to gardening enthusiasts, the proper term is "dibber", not "dibble". T he Chase airs on ITV1 and ITVX. 4 Jenny is one of The Chase's six formidable quiz titans Credit: Rex Advertisement
Scottish Sun
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
The Chase branded a ‘fix' by fuming fans as Jenny Ryan stops £142k going to charity – would you know the final answer?
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) THE Chase fans have branded the quiz a 'fix' - as Jenny Ryan stopped £142,000 going to charity. The ITV game show pits members of the public against a trivia genius. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 4 A celebrity team lost out on £142,000 for their charities Credit: ITV 4 Bradley Walsh hosts the hit ITV game show Credit: ITV 4 Jenny "The Vixen" Ryan managed to pull back the win Credit: ITV Cheryl Baker, Mark Steel, Laura Tobin and Jason Bell faced Jenny "The Vixen" Ryan in a celebrity edtion. While Jenny caught Jason, the other three all advanced to the Final Chase. The team set an impressive target of 19 - while managing to push back Jenny multiple times. However, the Chaser still managed to wipe out the famous faces within her time limit. This meant Cheryl, Mark and Laura left with £1,000 each for their charities, losing out on the £142,000 on the line. Writing on X, one viewer commented: "Oh come on. "Charity show yet the chaser still gets questions like 'What 3 letter word is short for magazine'. Absolute stitch up #TheChase". Another wrote: "Bradley Walsh needs to stop speeding up when asking the chaser questions on the final round. Bit of a fix really #TheChase". While a third shared: "@ITVChase... The game is blatantly fixed! What is the point?" Speaking afterwards, host Bradley Walsh told the team: "Four attempts to push back, three executed, caught with three seconds remaining, you needed one more. The Chase hit by 'fix' claims as chaser Jenny Ryan wins after controversial answer "Do you know what that one more was?" He added: "Jason Bell. I'm sorry, but I'm gonna have to take £142,000 away." Elsewhere, a festive celebrity episode of The Chase saw a team win £116,000 - in controversial fashion. The group comprised Coronation Street actor Tony Maudsley, Pointless host Alexander Armstrong, Olympic gold medallist Bryony Page, and comedian Kerry Godliman. But fans were left confused by one answer, which saw Alexander asked: "What name is given to a pointed hand tool used for making holes in the ground for seeds or young plants?" The Chase's best moments The Chase has been entertaining ITV viewers for years, here are some of the show's most memorable moments... Bradley Walsh can't stop laughing Every time host Bradley Walsh erupts into fits of laughter on The Chase it makes for pretty entertaining TV. One particularly memorable occasion was when he was asking the question 'The title of which Elvis Presley song was engraved of the inside of Freddie Star's coffin?" As usual the contestant was given four multiple choices but Bradley could get through reading them out before bursting into hysterics. Seeming the idea of the song being option 'B: Way Down' was too much for the presenter to handle. The Double Trouble special To celebrate 15 years of The Chase on screens, ITV launched a special 'double trouble' episode where contestants faced off against not one but two of the show's beloved Chasers. And despite the odds, the contestants managed to go home with some cash! The contestants with famous names Eagle-eyed ITV fans are always quick to spot interesting and sometimes hidden details on the quiz show - but there have been a few times where the names of some contestants have been overtly obvious. For example, one 2017 episode of the quiz show saw Bradley welcome four contestants who were named after Friends characters Ross, Rachel, Phoebe and Joey. Another group of contestants with named from The Simpsons were also grouped together in another episode, much to viewers' amusement. The Beast's anger gets the best of him During an episode from the 2024 season, Mark Labbett let out his inner beast as he exploded in a fit of anger. Close to losing the competition in the Final Chase, Mark then made a silly mistake and incorrectly answered the question, 'Rabbit was a 1980 hit for which Cockney duo?' 'Oh, you idiot!' he yelled at himself while slamming the table in front of him. With seconds left on the clock, the Chaser then admitted defeat, moaning "I don't deserve to win." He had the options A) Dibble B) Nibble C) Quibble Alexander chose dibble, which Bradley confirmed as correct. But according to gardening enthusiasts, the proper term is "dibber", not "dibble". The Chase airs on ITV1 and ITVX.
Daily Mirror
20-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Love Island star says he'd rather watch his children on very different TV show
Alex Bowen appeared on the second series of Love Island back in 2016 and has since gone on to marry his co-star Olivia Buckland but joked he wouldn't want his children to follow in his footsteps Alex Bowen has opened up about the prospect of his future children following in his footsteps on Love Island. Nearly 10 years have passed since Alex, a former scaffolder, made his bombshell entrance into the renowned villa in 2016. He swiftly struck up a romance with Olivia Bowen, and the couple have since married and are eagerly awaiting the arrival of their second child. Reflecting on how he landed a spot on the second series of the ITV2 dating show, Alex disclosed: "I didn't apply for it. They messaged me when I was scaffolding one day." He continued, recalling the moment that changed his life: "It was really raining and they'd messaged me a few times and I was thinking 'I'm going to message them back'.", reports OK!. Alex shared the support he received at the time: "I went for my interview and I told my boss and he was kind of laughing it off and he said 'you'll always have your job back here'." He also mentioned the encouragement from his loved ones: "I told my mum and friends and they said 'you've got to do it' so I just kind of went for it." Interestingly, Alex admitted to his lack of prior knowledge about the show: "I didn't watch the show before going in so I went in there blind because it wasn't as big as it is now." The love story between Alex and Olivia saw them finish as runners-up, and they exchanged vows in 2018, an event captured for their TLC series titled Olivia and Alex: Happily Ever After. The pair welcomed their son Abel in 2022 and are now expecting a daughter this summer. When quizzed about his reaction to the idea of his kids following in his and Olivia's reality TV footsteps, Alex Bowen humorously responded: "I dunno, can't they go on something else like The Chase or something? They can go on another programme." He continued, acknowledging the dilemma: "It's a difficult one because I went on it so I'd be a hypocrite if I didn't allow them but then it depends on what the show will be like I guess." For those not in the know, The Chase is a popular ITV quiz show where contestants team up to take on the Chaser, a formidable quiz expert, with the aim of winning a cash prize.
Daily Record
19-07-2025
- Business
- Daily Record
Anne Hegerty reveals pay details for ITV's The Chase with Mark Labbett
The Chase star Anne Hegerty, also known as The Governess, has opened up about how much the popular chasers are paid and why she doesn't want a new one to join the team. Anne Hegerty has shed light on the payment structure for the Chasers on the hit quiz show, explaining that there's no fixed salary involved and their earnings are not guaranteed. Speaking to the Mirror at the TV Choice Awards last week, Anne, who boasts an estimated net worth of £3.2 million, shared that she and her fellow Chasers aren't too keen on the idea of a new addition to their group in the near future. The reason being that they're paid per episode, which means a new Chaser would mean the existing budget would have to be spread even thinner. The I'm A Celebrity star went into detail: "We are paid per show, so we're not on a salary. It's not as if they're going to up the budget and add a new salary, a new chaser would just mean the same number of shows shared between more people - so less money for everyone. So, hope not!" Despite the risk of decreased income with the arrival of a new Chaser, Anne expressed no ill feelings towards Darragh Ennis, who joined the team in 2020, ten years after Anne first appeared. "You know, Darragh has been a very good new addition, he's very popular, and that's worthwhile," she said. Anne also opened up about her off-screen camaraderie with her fellow quizzing giants. Despite their competitive nature during the show, Anne confirmed that they get along well behind the scenes, reports Bristol Live. She added: "We know each other, and certainly on Beat the Chasers we tend to hang out a lot, because we're all there at the same time," revealing the friendly dynamics among the cast. Despite not earning a regular wage from her appearances on The Chase, the financial triumph of her company, Frosty Knickers Ltd, is evident, with reports in August 2023 revealing a hefty £807,000 sitting in the bank. Yet Anne is not one to frivolously spend her earnings. In a discussion about her expenditure habits last year, she quipped: "I'm half Scottish. We don't spend money and, being a fat person, I can only buy from certain places." She added humorously. "I like my money sitting in my bank and representing a bit of security. I don't see the point in sloshing money around. I'm not frugal, I'd actually say I'm mean." Before finding fame on television, Anne faced challenging times as a journalist, recounting how she was "getting more and more swamped by admin and losing more work". Nevertheless, this thrifty individual does indulge in some luxuries, opting for first class and business flights, and allowing herself the pleasures of 'Club Med' during her travels.
Edinburgh Live
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Edinburgh Live
ITV The Chase fans call for show to make major change after rival show axed
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info The Chase fans have voiced their concerns on social media after the Spanish version of the beloved quiz show faced cancellation earlier this year, raising fears for the UK version. Launched in 2009 with Bradley Walsh at the helm, The Chase has been a popular staple of the mid-evening schedule for over a decade and a half. Following the axing of the Spanish equivalent, El Cazador, which ended its run in April 2025 due to declining viewer numbers, devotees are proposing that the British series could benefit from an overhaul in certain areas. One Reddit user suggested: "The show isn't as fresh as it used to be and could do with them trying out new things to freshen up the formula." However, a die-hard fan countered: "I disagree. The format is good as is. Spain tried changing the format last year and now the show is being cancelled. (Image: ITV) "Australia also changed some things this year which I believe made the show worse and more complicated than it needs to be." The suggestion from viewers to revive interest include a revamp of the final chase round. One commentator argued that the current buzzer system hampers contestants, mentioning: "The guests having to press their buzzers and wait for their name, when the Chaser does not. That's like a solid 10-15 seconds bonus", reports the Express. One fan recently shared their perspective on taking part, commenting: "I fully agree - I still want to go on and give it a go. That's why winning money isn't the satisfying part, it's more about winning against some of the best at [memorising] facts." (Image: Getty) Another viewer suggested a format change to exclude asking teammates for advice on deal offers, saying: "The 'ask your team mates' part is laughably pointless. "For one, it has no influence on what the person is going to choose. Secondly, they all say the exact same thing. 'You could definitely do the higher offer, but stick with the middle and come home.'". Despite these criticisms, the hit quiz show remains a firm favourite among UK audiences. The most recent series, broadcast from January to March, boasted an impressive 3 million viewers, securing a 29.7% share of the audience and ranking as ITV1's third most popular game show of 2024 and leading the pack for shows not in primetime. Over in Australia, The Chase continues its reign, holding firm as Seven Network's top game show every week throughout 2024, marking a successful continuation of a five-year run at number one. You can catch up on The Chase on ITVX
