Viewers of The Chase were left gobsmacked by the apparent age-defying looks of a contestant.
On Tuesday’s episode (January 14), Bradley Walsh welcomed a fresh set of hopefuls, including Sammie, Jane, Winston, and Daniel, each eager to beat chaser Darragh ‘The Menace’ Ennis for a substantial cash prize.
Yet, before the quizzing commenced, it was Winston, 62, who captured the audience’s attention with his surprisingly youthful appearance.The revelation prompted disbelief on social media, where fans shared their astonishment.
One incredulous fan insisted, “No way is he 62. I demand to see evidence.” Complimentarily, another confessed, “I’m the same age as Winston! ! Yet he looks 40 years younger than me??? “
Praising Winston’s appearance, a third chimed in, “Winston looks so cool. Great style,” reports the Liverpool Echo.
Meanwhile, another shocked viewer exclaimed, “Winston’s 62 – sixty-two??? He looks about 25!”
Other viewers not only commented on his youthful looks but also on his performance, with one noting, “Winston looks fantastic for his age, but like Sammie, he was jammy AF! #TheChase.”
The contestants had a somewhat shaky start, with both Winston and Sammie barely making it to the final chase. Some fans commented that Darragh should have caught the pair easily, indicating that luck was on their side.
When it was Daniel’s turn, however, he truly stirred up the audience, sparking a frenzy of online commentary.
With his charismatic demeanour and impressive general knowledge, Daniel appeared to be the ideal contestant to progress to the final round.
However, a heartbreaking twist occurred when he faced chaser Daragh and failed to select an answer within the allotted time, leading to his unfortunate elimination from the game.
As the situation took a melancholic turn, viewers flocked to social media to express their surprise. One viewer remarked, “I always know when someone’s going to run out of time. They clearly aren’t even hovering over the button.”
Another wrote, “Running out of time is an unforgivable offence.”
A third fan expressed disappointment, saying, “Gutted. Daniel was a top bloke, really wanted him to go through”.
The Chase airs weekdays at 5pm on ITV1.