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Daily Record
14 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
ITV The Chase's best quizzer of all time revealed and the results may surprise you
The Chase has six impressive quizzers on the ITV show who have all defeated many of contestants but a new study has uncovered who is the most successful Chaser of all time. The Chase has become one of the most popular quiz shows in British television history since its debut on ITV in 2009. Hosted by Bradley Walsh, the fast-paced game follows keen contestants who attempt to outsmart 'The Chaser' so they can win a cash prize. There are currently six official Chasers on the show, these impressive quiz geniuses are Mark Labbett, Shaun Wallace, Anne Hegerty, Paul Sinha, Jenny Ryan and Darragh Ennis. Each Chaser has their own nickname on the game show and have become household names thanks to the show's success, also featuring on the ITV spin-off, Beat the Chasers. But the question is - who is the best Chaser out of the lot? New research by Betway has examined factors such as accuracy, win rate, and highest target caught in order to determine the best Chaser of all time, Bristol Live reports. Viewers may be surprised to discover that in terms of financial success, it's Paul Sinha who comes out on top. Paul 'The Sinnerman' Sinha boasts a 78 percent win rate across his 436 appearances on The Chase. The quiz guru's 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. Meanwhile, Mark Labbett, better known as 'The Beast' has a 76 percent win rate over 475 episodes since his start in 2009. Labbett, who was the show's inaugural Chaser, 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. Meanwhile, 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 wonder she's seen as the most daunting 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. 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 percent win rate and a highest final chase target of 23. The Chase is broadcast daily on ITV and ITVX at 5pm.
Edinburgh Live
2 days ago
- Business
- Edinburgh Live
ITV's most successful The Chase star unveiled 16 years after it first aired
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 debut on ITV in 2009, The Chase has become a staple of British quiz shows. Hosted by Bradley Walsh, the high-speed game sees contestants trying 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 fame since the show's inception, also featuring in the ITV spin-off, Beat the Chasers. But the burning question remains: who is the ultimate Chaser on TV? New research by Betway has scrutinised factors such as accuracy, win rate, and highest target caught, to determine the best Chaser of all time. Financially, Paul Sinha emerges victorious. Paul 'The Sinnerman' Sinha boasts a 78 per cent win rate across 436 appearances on The Chase. His average target to beat stands at 19 and he holds the highest average Chaser win total, raking in £14,651, making him the most financially successful chaser on the show, reports the Express. Meanwhile, Mark 'The Beast' Labbett has a 76 per cent 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 has been crowned the top Chaser on television. With 467 appearances and a win rate of 79% - the joint highest of any Chaser - it's no wonder she's seen 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 peers. (Image: Getty) Who is the The Chase's best chaser? Here is a comprehensive breakdown between Anne, Paul, and Mark: 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 Meanwhile Darragh 'The Menace' Ennis has made a strong start to life as a chaser following 81 appearances, with a 78 per cent win rate and a highest final chase target of 23. The Chase airs daily on ITV and ITVX at 5pm.
Daily Mail
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
The Chase's Mark Labbett swipes at ITV for 'ruining' rival game show with major problem - and frustrated fans 'totally agree'
The Chase's Mark Labbett swiped at ITV for 'ruining' a rival game show with a major problem and some fans 'totally agree' with him. Mark is a long-standing Chaser and is known as The Beast on the Bradley Walsh fronted programme. He often impresses with his tremendous general knowledge and quick thinking. However, when not taking on hopeful contestants on The Chase, it seems Mark has been watching another game show - Genius Game. Hosted by Dr Who star David Tennant, 54, who takes on the role of The Creator, the eight-part reality game series takes inspiration from a South Korea n show. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new Showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. Hosted by Dr Who star David Tennant (pictured) who takes on the role of The Creator, eight-part reality game series Genius Game takes inspiration from a South Korean show Genius Game sees players test their intellectual acumen and attempt to win a cash prize. However, Mark pointed out a 'problem' he thinks he has spotted on the show and took to X, formerly Twitter, to share his thoughts. Mark posted: 'Editing is ruining the play-along factor :( #geniusgame.' An account that seems to belong to Rebecca, who featured on the show, responded to Mark and said: 'Totally agree.' Another viewer posted about the same problem and penned: 'The editing of this show is awful. We know the red team has won now. There's no jeopardy #GeniusGame.' It comes after many viewers during the first episode took issue with the new programme and commented on how 'complicated' it seemed, with many not understanding the premise. Some took to social media to share their concerns and posted on X: 'Just starting this. Seems very complicated. I'll watch it out but not looking good tbh #GeniusGame.' 'Still have no idea how this works #GeniusGame.' However, Mark pointed out a 'problem' he thinks he has spotted on the show and took to X, formerly Twitter, to share his thoughts According to The Sun, one watcher turned off the show in just ten minutes and penned: 'Bye bye.' Others said: 'Sorry #GeniusGame it's a no from me, way too complicated for that time of night, I need mindless entertainment after a busy day, ITV should've just extended #CBBUK instead.' 'I didn't understand the rules fully' - Most relatable contestant ever.' 'I'm struggling to understand. I'm clearly no genius, the rules on rules on rules are something else #GeniusGame.' The Chase airs weekdays on ITV1 from 5pm and is available to stream on ITVX.
Daily Mail
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Celebrity Big Brother star signs up for Celebs Go Dating - and vows to WALK OUT if match is 'boring'
She's not long been out of the Celebrity Big Brother house. Yet Donna Preston, 38, has already signed up for the latest series of E4's Celebs Go Dating. She is set to appear alongside The Chase's Mark Labbett, S Club 7 's Jon Lee, Love Island's Olivia Hawkins, Made In Chelsea 's Sam Prince, Too Hot To Handle 's Louis Russell, and Kerry Katona. Donna completes the line-up following Christine McGuinness 's exit, who, after a few days, realised she wasn't ready to date in the public eye. Speaking about joining the show, Donna gushed to The Sun: 'I'm buzzing to be joining the show and to finally crack the code on what men really want, besides snacks and not being asked what they're thinking. 'I'm intrigued to meet new people, but let's be honest, if a date's boring, I won't waste anyone's time. 'Life's too short to sit through tales of someone's coin collection, I'll be gone before the starter arrives.' The Apocalypse Wow host was previously tipped to take part in the E4 dating show before joining Celebrity Big Brother last month. The news comes after Donna's TV show, The Sandman, was axed just weeks after she left Celebrity Big Brother. The actress had enjoyed a role playing Despair, one of the seven Endless, in the Netflix fantasy series. But the popular drama has been cancelled after two seasons amid allegations of sexual assault made against its creator, Neil Gaiman. The writer, 64, denies all claims and has asked a federal court in Wisconsin to dismiss Scarlett Pavlovich's $7million (£5.6million) lawsuit against him, alleging that his accuser has 'fabricated a tale of abuse'. The second series of The Sandman began filming last year and is expected to be released on the streamer next year, after receiving praise from both fans and critics alike. The highly anticipated adaptation stars Tom Sturridge as Morpheus, aka Dream, the king of dreams, who was captured and held captive for 106 years before escaping to restore order to his realm. The original comic, penned by Gaiman from 1989 to 1996, was among the first graphic novels to appear on the New York Times bestseller list and is often regarded as one of the greatest graphic novels of all time. Attempts to bring his beloved story to film were held up for years until Netflix signed a deal to produce the show in 2019. It finally premiered in 2022 and featured some well-known names, including Charles Dance, Stephen Fry, Jenna Coleman and Gwendoline Christie as Lucifer. Mark Hamill was also in the first series, voicing Mervyn Pumpkinhead, a chain-smoking janitor with a jack o'lantern for a head. In March, Gaiman branded Scarlett, 26, a 'fantasist' and claims he has WhatsApp messages proving their relationship was 'consensual'. The lawsuits - filed in Wisconsin, Massachusetts and New York - claim the couple violated laws on federal human trafficking, with complaints of assault, battery and inflicting emotional distress against Gaiman and negligence against Palmer. The author, who called Pavlovich's allegations 'outrageous', has now urged the court to dismiss her lawsuit on the grounds that it was filed in the wrong jurisdiction. The 'alleged conduct claimed and described in the complaint, all supposedly occurred in New Zealand,' where he was living with his wife prior to Palmer and Gaiman announcing their divorce in 2022. The news comes after Donna's TV show, The Sandman, was axed after just two seasons amid allegations of sexual assault made against its creator, Neil Gaiman (Donna and Mason Alexander Park pictured in the drama) Gaiman's motion to dismiss - which was reviewed by - states that US courts have 'no legal authority' over the suit and argued 'requisite discovery' in the case would be 'severely burdened' if proceedings took place outside New Zealand. Nine women have made allegations against Gaiman, but he denies any wrongdoing and says that all sexual encounters were consensual. Donna came fourth in the latest series of CBB and was cheered out of the house to cries of her name in the live final. She was told she received the fewest amount of nominations out of all of the housemates, just two throughout the series. When asked about her odd nomination reasons, the star admitted: 'I think I was a bit naughty, wasn't I. I honestly didn't have anything bad to say about anyone.' And opening up on her close friendship with Danny Beard, she sweetly quipped: 'As soon as I saw Danny, I knew he was my comfort blanket and I knew I was going to be amazing friends with him.' Jack P Shepherd ended up winning the show with Danny in second and JoJo Siwa in third.
The Sun
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Celebrity Big Brother star is late shock signing for Celebs Go Dating – and vows to WALK OUT if date is boring
SHE'S not long been out of the Celebrity Big Brother house, but now Donna Preston has joined another reality series. The comedian is a late signing to the latest series of E4's Celebs Go Dating. 4 4 Donna will appear with Atomic Kitten 's Kerry Katona, The Chase 's Mark Labbett, S Club 7 's Jon Lee, Love Island 's Olivia Hawkins and Too Hot To Handle 's Louis Russell. She completes the line-up following the exit of Christine McGuinness, who, after a few days, realised she wasn't yet ready to date in the public eye. She said: 'I'm buzzing to be joining the show and finally crack the code on what men really want, besides snacks and not being asked what they're thinking. 'I'm intrigued to meet new people, but let's be honest, if a date's boring, I won't waste anyone's time. "Life's too short to sit through tales of someone's coin collection, I'll be gone before the starter arrives.' The Apocalypse Wow E4 dating show before joining Celebrity Big Brother last month. An insider told me at the time: 'Donna was toying with dipping her toe in the dating pool on TV and had been in talks with bosses on the E4 show, but then she was also offered CBB. 'She felt it was the better career move.' CHERRY SOLD ON PADDY 4 PADDY MCGUINNESS is a man in demand – but his co-host Cherry Healey is not surprised. He was already filming Channel 4 reality series Tempting Fortune when he added the BBC 's Inside The Factory to his roster after replacing Gregg Wallace. Watch shock moment Mickey Rourke 'weight shames' Donna Preston just hours after formal warning over homophobic slur Paddy and Cherry made their debut together on the series, which takes a deep dive into the making of some of the nation's favourite snacks, earlier this year and are due to return for another later this year on BBC Two. Cherry said: 'I can see why he's at the top of his game, because you give him a script and he works with it really fast, he just knows how to 'Paddify' it. He's really good at everything.' She added: 'We've got a couple of abroad trips coming up for the show. It's utterly delicious, don't be hungry when you watch it.' RETURN A 'SAUR THING 4 AFTER a quarter of a century, hit BBC science series Walking With Dinosaurs is returning to our screens, packed full of new discoveries. But even with the latest science, palaeontologist Dr Nizar Ibrahim, who features on the show, says there is no way of creating a real-life Jurassic Park. He said: 'With dinosaurs, the genetic material isn't in the state we need to bring them back. 'Though, dinosaurs haven't really become extinct – birds are surviving dinosaurs.' Walking With Dinosaurs airs on Sunday at 6.25pm on BBC One. The show, which had its release date pushed back over a year, follows four Australian soldiers, who are captured when mistaken as Americans. They feature in a viral hostage video that propels them to global fame.
