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Daily Record
2 days 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
- Entertainment
- Edinburgh Live
The Chase's most successful Chaser of all time revealed - and it's not Anne Hegerty
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 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? READ MORE - Noel Edmonds in huge ITV comeback with help of Mr Blobby in major move READ MORE - Piers Morgan's wife has 'brutal one word dig' after Meghan Markle shares video 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.
Daily Mirror
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
The Chase's most successful Chaser of all time announced - and it's not Anne
Since first airing in 2009, The Chase has become a staple of British TV and has turned its Chasers into household names - but who is the most successful Chaser of all time? Since its premiere on ITV in 2009, The Chase has become a staple of British telly, with Bradley Walsh at the helm. This high-speed quiz show sees contestants pitting their wits against 'The Chaser' in a bid to win 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 risen to fame since the show's inception, also appearing in the ITV spin-off, Beat the Chasers. But who is the top Chaser on the box? New research by Betway has looked at factors such as accuracy, win rate, and highest target caught, to determine the best Chaser of all time. When it comes to financial success, Paul Sinha takes the crown. 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 the Express, reports Bristol Live. Meanwhile, Mark 'The Beast' Labbett has a 76 percent win rate over 475 episodes since his debut 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 telly, boasting 467 appearances and a win rate of 79% - the joint highest of any Chaser. In the final chase, she averages 13 correct answers within the 60-second timeframe, with an average target of 19, the second highest among her colleagues. So, who's the most successful chaser on The Chase? Here's a detailed comparison between Anne, Paul, and Mark:. Newbie Darragh 'The Menace' Ennis has made a strong start after 81 appearances, with a 78 percent win rate and a highest final chase target of 23.
Edinburgh Live
3 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.
Edinburgh Live
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Edinburgh Live
The Chase's Darragh Ennis opens up on 'real' money as he hits back at ITV viewers
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 Darragh Ennis shared his insights with The Chase contestants after a contentious choice was made. The team comprising Billy, Hannah, Jan and Andy joined forces, hoping to outwit one of Britain's finest quiz brains. Andy was the first contestant to take on The Chaser, Darragh "The Menace" Ennis, following a £5,000 win in the Cash Builder round. Deciding to stick with his earnings, Andy aimed to secure his place in the final chase. He did not disappoint, successfully contributing his £5,000 to the group's cash pot. Jan then stepped up, having earned £4,000 in a nerve-wracking quick-fire round. She breezed through her face-off with The Menace, securing her spot in the finale alongside Andy. Hannah also raked in £4,000 but chose the cautious route, accepting a lower offer of £1,000 from The Chaser. Despite some viewers feeling incensed by her choice, calling it "pathetic" and a "waste of time", reports the Liverpool Echo. (Image: ITV) However, on social media, Darragh called it a "sensible decision." Proving her doubters wrong, Hannah made it back to her team, boosting the collective prize fund to £10,000. Darragh imparted some sage advice for those critical of Hannah's strategic move, stating: "People who haven't been on the show don't understand the show. The money isn't real until you win it. You have shown that taking the lower offer is often the right decision." Billy, who was the last contestant left aiming for a spot in the final, stunned audiences by accepting The Menace's lower offer of £-2,000, against his teammates' advice to stick with the money he had earned. His commendable effort saw him return to his team members just in time for the final chase. Despite bringing the prize pot down to £8,000, host Bradley Walsh commented: "I think you've made the right decision getting yourself to the final." Darragh Ennis added: "You're absolutely right because a few of those were educated guesses. It could've easily turned the other way. So on this show this is exactly the right decision." In the crucial final chase, Billy, Hannah, Jan and Andy notched up 18 points, a score strong enough to outpace The Chaser, resulting in their take-home of £2,000 each. (Image: ITV) Post-victory, Darragh Ennis reflected on the team's performance: "Without the two players that went low, you might have a single digit up there, because Billy and Hannah each answered a huge number of questions. This is the reason why the low offer is sometimes the right one." He continued: "Billy and Hannah taking the low offer is the reason you won that game." Bradley added: "Tactically, you played the right game." The Chase continues today at 5pm on ITV1 and ITVX.
