ITV The Chase fans left fuming after contestants 'waste an hour' in disappointing show
26.06.2024 - 12:03
/ dailyrecord.co.uk
Chase viewers were left seething after enduring what some dubbed the most underwhelming episode ever of the beloved ITV quiz show.
The team, consisting of Steve, Jacque, Hanna and Eddie, had collectively amassed a respectable £24,000 and with all four making it to the final chase, fans were braced for a thrilling climax.
Alas, excitement turned to dismay when the quartet managed to scrape together scarcely more than ten correct answers.
This woeful performance gave Anne Hegerty - AKA The Governess - an easy victory as she breezed through her set of questions, clinching the win with a whopping 53 seconds remaining. Consequently, much to the frustration of those watching at home, the team left empty-handed.
Social media was awash with commentary on the round's outcome, particularly pointing out Hanna's marked silence and lack of contribution in the final. Similarly, Jacque drew viewers' ire by her consistent "pass" responses.
Following the contestants' underperformance, The Governess stepped up, effortlessly securing a win and leaving the contestants with nothing but memories of their game show journey, reports the Mirror.
The Chase host Bradley Walsh informed the contestants: "No attempts to push back, none executed of course, caught with 53 seconds remaining."
Fans quickly took to social media to vent their frustration. One irate viewer commented: "Another facet of the many faceted Final Chase, it's bonkers that a full house with £24K in the bank can trip over themselves like that ... #TheChase."
Another added their thoughts: "When all 4 get into the final but they mess up....#TheChase.(sic)."
A third disgruntled fan remarked: "They all sucked. Another waste of an hour #TheChase."
While a fourth quipped: "Jacque the chief