The Chase fans threaten to ‘boycott’ ITV quiz show after ‘disaster of an episode’ and beg bosses to make major changes
THE CHASE viewers pleaded bosses to make changes after yesterday’s “painful watch” which saw all players caught by the chaser.
When no contestants reach the final round on The Chase, one player is chosen to face the Chaser alone, with the prize fund reset to £4,000.
If successful, the winnings are evenly divided among the team.
This ensures the show maintains its structure even in rare scenarios like this.
However, ITV viewers were left fuming as all four players were sent home, branding the episode a “disaster.”
Fans called for significant changes, claiming the show is “losing its appeal.”
Adding to the frustration, two contestants who opted for low offers were still caught by The Menace.
Alexander, 18, was chosen to represent the team with a chance to share £4,000.
However, the youngster struggled with several questions, failing to answer many correctly.
This made the final chase an easy win for the chaser.
Frustrated viewers threatened to boycott the show, with some vowing to switch off entirely.
Taking to X, one viewer write: “I do wish the producers of #thechase would chose more competent players. Make it better TV.”
Another added: “Oh dear, everybody out. What a disaster of an episode. A very poor team tonight. #TheChase.”
A third penned: “#thechase this is absolutely painful viewing, can’t believe I’m saying this but it may be time to switch back to Pointless.”
A fourth commented: “Ffs – another low offer …. This show is going downhill fast.. the producers need to sort it out & fast … it’s losing its appeal … #TheChase.”
The Chase airs weekdays at 5pm on ITV1 and is available on ITVX.
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.”