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Daily Mirror
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Former The Chase contestant reveals why winners are told not to share the prize fund
The Chase has been on air via ITV since 2009 - and while winning the show is a rare event, one former contestant has revealed secret advice he was given about the prize money A former contestant from The Chase has revealed details of what happens if a team win the show - and the advice ITV gives regarding eliminated teammates and the prize fund. Viewers of the ITV show will be well aware that success is rare on the general knowledge quiz show. A group of four team together to test their knowledge against one of the genius Chasers - which includes Mark Labbett, Shaun Wallace, Anne Hegerty, Jenny Ryan, Darragh Ennis and Paul Sinha. The brain boxes play under the respective code names The Beast, The Dark Destroyer, The Governess, The Vixen, The Menace and The Sinnerman. After the individual rounds, where the contestants try to get home without being caught, the team then take on the chaser in another round of general knowledge. If the team answer more questions correctly than the Chaser, they win the prize fund that has been amassed over the course of the show - but the money is divided between those that succeeded. If a teammate is eliminated before the final, the winning team members are seemingly advised not to share any of the money with team members who were caught during the chase rounds. A former contestant named Steven Sneade, 69, from Liverpool, revealed all to the Daily Mail. He said: "If you win you have to sign another contract as you're accepting money from them. They told us not to give money to the contestants who didn't win money just because you feel sorry for them. "They can't stop you, but I think they just don't want you to have that in mind. They said it could take three months, but I had it in a week." The Chase has been on the air since 2009 and has aired over 2,500 episodes so far. The long-running game show is hosted by Bradley Walsh, 65 - who also hosts a variety of other shows, including the BBC series Gladiators. While he has been helming the show for 16 years, the entertainer has revealed he has no plans to walk away from the show. In a recent interview, he explained he would quit if the series lost its audience. He said: "Until people say they've had enough and start switching off, I'll do it. We've had such an extraordinary time together. It's the best job in the world." He also reflected on filming the pilot episode, which was recorded back in 2008 with chasers Shaun Wallace and Mark Labbett involved. He recalled: "The audience was made up of ITV bosses and they found someone in the office to be a contestant." "Straight away I took the contestant's side. I saw the Chasers as these big, all-knowing, bully types, so I started taking the mickey out of them. When they got a question wrong, I really gave it to them, and everyone was laughing. That's when I knew we had something." The Chase has spawned a number of spin-offs - with celebrity specials and a version of the show were contestants can take on the whole line-up of chasers. International versions of the show have appeared in 20 other countries including Australia, the USA, Spain and Germany. Some members of the UK version of The Chase have appeared in international versions - with Mark and Shawn featuring in the line-up in Australia.
Edinburgh Live
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Edinburgh Live
The Chase's best quizzer of all time named
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 Since its premiere on ITV in 2009, The Chase has become one of the most beloved quiz shows in the annals of British television. Presented by Bradley Walsh, this fast-paced game sees eager contestants trying to outwit 'The Chaser' in a bid to secure a cash prize. Currently, there are six official Chasers on the programme: Mark Labbett, Shaun Wallace, Anne Hegerty, Paul Sinha, Jenny Ryan and Darragh Ennis. Each Chaser has their own moniker on the show and have become familiar faces in homes across the country, thanks to the success of the show and their appearances on the ITV spin-off, Beat the Chasers. But who is the top Chaser of them all? New research conducted by Betway has looked at factors such as accuracy, win rate, and highest target caught to determine the ultimate Chaser. Viewers might be taken aback to learn that when it comes to financial success, Paul Sinha takes the crown, reports the Daily Record. (Image: ITV) Paul 'The Sinnerman' Sinha boasts a 78 per cent win rate over his 436 appearances on The Chase. The quiz whizz's average target to beat stands at 19 and he holds the record for the highest average Chaser win total, raking in £14,651, making him the most financially successful chaser on the show. Meanwhile, Mark Labbett, also known as 'The Beast', has a 76 per cent win rate over 475 episodes since he first appeared on the show in 2009. Mark, the original Chaser of the show, 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. On the other hand, Anne Hegerty, known as 'The Governess', is ranked as 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, Anne averages 13 correct answers within the 60-second timeframe, with an average target of 19, the second highest among her colleagues. Who is the most successful chaser on The Chase? Here are the data comparisons between Chasers Anne, Mark and Paul: Anne Hegerty - 467 appearances - 85 per cent accuracy - 79 per cent Chaser win rate - win total £12,815 Mark Labbett - 475 appearances - 83 per cent accuracy - 76 per cent Chaser win rate - win total £13,844 Paul Sinha - 436 appearances - 84 per cent accuracy - 78 per cent Chaser win rate - win total £14,651 The latest newcomer to the ITV programme is Darragh 'The Menace' Ennis who joined the show in November 2020. The Irish neuroscientist has made a strong start after 81 appearances, with a 78 per cent win rate and a highest final chase target of 23. Episodes of The Chase are available to watch on ITVX
Daily Mail
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
I was on The Chase - here's the truth about Bradley Walsh 'stitching up' ITV contestants by slowing down the questions
A contestant on The Chase has revealed the truth behind Bradley Walsh 'stitching up' contestants by slowing down the questions on the ITV show. The programme, hosted by Bradley, 65, has been on our screens since 2009. It follows a group of contestants take on one of the Chasers in a bid to win a cash prize. ITV's synopsis reads: 'A quiz with a difference. Four contestants must pit their wits against the Chaser, a ruthless quiz genius determined to stop them winning the cash prize.' The players show their knowledge as they go up against Mark Labbett, Shaun Wallace, Anne Hegerty, Paul Sinha, Jenny Ryan and Darragh Ennis. Over the years there have been 2,550 episodes across 18 series and fans have shared their frustration over the way Bradley reads out the questions to the Chaser. The programme, hosted by Bradley, 65, has been on our screens since 2009 and follows a group of contestants take on one of the Chasers in a bid to win a cash prize One asked on Reddit: 'Why is Bradley allowed to read the questions so much more quickly for the chaser? It seems so unfair. It gives the chaser a big advantage.' And a former player on the quiz show replied to the comment reassuring them that 'everything is fair'. They said: 'There's a whole host of questions that, if you're an experienced quizzer, you can guess before the question is completed. 'That is the main advantage that Chasers have. 'I've been on the show. They are very diligent on fairness. 'They even have an independent adjudicator on set to watch that everything is fair.' They added: 'We had to reshoot part of our final chase after the adjudicator said an answer that Brad said was wrong, should have been accepted. 'We didn't challenge it, the adjudicator did. 'It was very clear to us that they wanted to be clear in how they did everything.' And another took to the forum to give their views on what happens on the show. They added: 'This doesn't happen. One of the biggest myths about the show. 'There are independent adjudicators to ensure the game is played as fairly as possible, otherwise they'd get in incredibly hot water with the regulator.' It comes shortly after fans raged after Bradley accepted an 'incorrect' answer from Jenny Ryan during the most recent instalment of the ITV show. Monday's episode saw Nick, 65, Laura, 41, Aiden, 22, and Vivienne, 59, take on Jenny, 43, AKA The Vixen in a bid to win some cash. Despite their best efforts, only Laura and Nick made it through to the final round with £3k. But one answer that Jenny put forward to host Bradley certainly ruffled a few feathers to those watching at home. Bradley asked: 'What colour indicates semi-skimmed milk on bottles?' After pondering about her answer, Jenny said: 'Red and silver.' Bradley replied: 'I'll accept.' Many watching rushed to X, formerly known as Twitter, to share their anger - pointing out that it wasn't 'correct'.
South Wales Argus
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- South Wales Argus
The Chase star Shaun Wallace joins brand new ITV show
The barrister and quiz legend first made his debut on The Chase all the way back in 2009 and since then has challenged contestants alongside the likes of Paul Sinha and Anne Hegerty. Taking to social media, the 65-year-old shared with fans his latest TV project. The Chase star Shaun Wallace lands role on brand new ITV show Very excited to be filming in Rhodes for a new show called 'The Great Escapers' with Mark @MarkLabbett and Jenny @jenlion Looking forward to having a lot of fun with those two 👍🏽 Doing a spot of fitness in the sunshine, before we get going 👊🏽#fitness #outdoorgym #greece… — Shaun Wallace - The Dark Destroyer - the Chase (@TheShaunWallace) June 30, 2025 Announcing the news that he would be taking part in The Great Escapers, The Chase star said: "Very excited to be filming in Rhodes for a new show called 'The Great Escapers' with Mark @MarkLabbett and Jenny @jenlion. "Looking forward to having a lot of fun with those two. "Doing a spot of fitness in the sunshine, before we get going." The show will see celebrities from shows like Coronation Street, I'm A Celeb and Loose Women attempt to organise the ultimate day out, according to The Mirror. Fellow chasers Mark Labbett (The Beast) and Jenn 'The Vixen' Ryan have also been confirmed as cast members for the new series. Discussing the programme, Katie Rawcliffe, director of entertainment & daytime at ITV, said: "We've got some of ITV's best-known faces flying out to the most gorgeous destinations in this brand-new series. "We can't wait to see the cast of Corrie, I'm A Celeb, The Chase and Loose Women in all of their holiday glory!" Recommended Reading: Who is Shaun Wallace from The Chase? According to The Chase's official fan wiki, Shaun Wallace is a British barrister who was born on June 2, 1960. Shaun Anthony Linford Wallace has been a member of The Chase since 2009, when it first premiered. He has also featured in other foreign iterations of the show, including the Australian version. He is known for his iconic catchphrases: "It's just another day at the office" and "One Question Shootout".
Daily Mail
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
The Chase fans rage 'what is going on here?!' as Bradley Walsh accepts 'incorrect' answer from Jenny Ryan - blasting ITV for 'costing contestant the win' in brutal final round
The Chase fans raged as Bradley Walsh accepted an 'incorrect' answer from Jenny Ryan during the most recent instalment of the ITV show. Monday's episode saw Nick, 65, Laura, 41, Aiden, 22, and Vivienne, 59, take on Jenny, 43, AKA The Vixen in a bid to win some cash. Despite their best efforts, only Laura and Nick made it through to the final round with £3k. But one answer that Jenny put forward to host Bradley certainly ruffled a few feathers to those watching at home. Bradley asked: 'What colour indicates semi-skimmed milk on bottles?' After pondering about her answer, Jenny said: 'Red and silver.' Bradley replied: 'I'll accept.' Many watching rushed to X, formerly known as Twitter, to share their anger - pointing out that it wasn't 'correct'. 'Semi skimmed milk tops are green #thechase.' 'Semi skimmed is green!' 'I thought semi skimmed was green?!# However others pointed out there's a difference in colour coding between glass and plastic containers. 'On bottles it's red and silver stripes,' one wrote. 'Semi skimmed milk in glass bottles are red/silver striped. Poly containers it's green. #thechase.' Last week, fans of The Chase were left fuming by a question they've 'heard a million times before' from Bradley Walsh. Thursday's instalment of the popular quiz show saw contestants Wayne, Emma, Spencer and Gillian take on the Chaser Mark Labbett, known as The Beast, in an attempt to win a cash prize. By the end, only pharmacist Emma and Wayne, who works as a local government officer, had made it to the final round and built up a £12,000 pot. As they worked their way through their last set of questions, Bradley asked: 'The Grin Reaper is a work by which Bristol street artist?' The correct answer was Banksy, however the mention of the artist set some fans into a rage because they felt he was frequently referenced on the show. One penned: 'Daily Banksy question #TheChase.' Another chimed in: 'Banksy, Banksy, stupid f*****g Banksy. #thechase.' While someone else, according to the Express penned: 'Banksy klaxon! We've heard these Banksy questions a million times!' Viewers have previously pointed out that the street artist has featured in questions before and commented: 'Banksy eh? Never heard him mentioned before. #thechase.'; 'Has there ever been a final chase where Banksy hasn't been one of the answers? #thechase.'; 'Banksy!!! Of course!! Hasn't been mentioned yet this week..... #thechase.'; 'It seems like ages since we've had a Banksy question - but in fact it was probably only 4 days ago… #TheChase.' 'Oh a Banksy question that's a first #TheChase,' someone else said, followed by an eye-roll emoji. In the end, Mark beat the contestants with 28 seconds remaining and they walked away empty handed. It comes after The Chase fans were left 'screaming at the screen' as a contestant fumbled a 'ridiculously easy' question on a recent episode of the ITV game show. The correct answer was Banksy , however the mention of the artist set some fans into a rage because they felt he was frequently referenced on the show Viewers have previously pointed out that the street artist has featured in questions before The repeat instalment, shown earlier this week, saw Justin from Manchester, Reanna from Liverpool, Nicola from Nottingham and Matthew from Leeds take on the game. They were up against Shaun Wallace AKA The Dark Destroyer as they competed against the expert quizzer in a bid to take home the cash prize. Justin was first up to the podium, supported by host Bradley - but he was soon caught out and eliminated before reaching the final round. Reanna came next, building up a solid £4,000 during the cash builder quick-fire round - so things were looking good for the contestant. But the final question she faced - since dubbed 'ridiculously easy' by fans - during the main Chase itself saw her taken out too. Bradley asked her: 'In legend, how did the basilisk kill its prey?' He was referring to a serpent-like monster from Greek and Roman mythology which can kill with a stare. But it was made more famous after it was included in the second Harry Potter book, as the terrifying magical beast living in the titular Chamber of Secrets. The contestants were up against Shaun Wallace AKA The Dark Destroyer (pictured) as they competed against the expert quizzer in a bid to take home the cash prize The options Reanna was given were 'stinging', 'shouting' and 'staring'. Sadly, though, she missed the correct answer of 'staring' and found herself eliminated from the game. Viewers took to social media to express their frustration at her missing what could have been an easy win in their eyes. One said, the Express reports: 'She's clearly never watched Harry Potter.' The Chase is available to watch on ITV1 on weeknights at 5pm and to stream on ITVX.
