Fans of The Chase branded one contestant’s decision to accept the high offer a “waste of time” after they failed to take home the cash prize.
The popular game show returned to ITV on Tuesday, 18 February with a new episode, fronted as usual by host Bradley Walsh. He welcomed Annaka, Tom, Debra and Will to the show, with the foursome taking on Mark Labbett, AKA The Beast.
Will was up first, but sadly his time on The Chase was short-lived and he lost his spot. Up second was Annaka, who was full of confidence as she stepped up to the table.
However, she made just £3,000 during the cash builder round after failing to answer many questions right. Despite this, Annaka opted to accept Mark’s high offer of £53,000 on the next round.
Her decision was encouraged by presenter Bradley, but viewers at home were unimpressed by Annaka’s choice. Some took to social media to share their opinion on the matter.
“Don’t know why everyone gets excited when a poor player takes the high offer… that just felt like a waste of time #TheChase,” one person wrote on X. A second added: “getting 3k on the cash builder and going big is my kind of delusion #thechase.” (sic)
A third fan said: “Fair play for going big, but as I *might* have said before… don’t go on a quiz show if you have no quiz knowledge #thechase.” While someone else added: “She was useless – never in a million years was she going to win 53 grand there #thechase.” (sic)
However, some fans of The Chase were pleased that a contestant had opted for the high offer on the ITV show, as it is rare that somebody does.
One person wrote: “At least someone actually went for it #thechase,” and another agreed, saying: “Good for her going for the biggie #TheChase.” (sic)
“Yes! Finally someone taking The Chase seriously by taking the high offer! Hope she gets through! #TheChase,” another said. (sic)
Annaka was knocked out after facing The Beast, and while Debra managed to bag £6,000 for her and Tom, they both ended up walking away empty handed too.
The Chase airs on weekdays on ITV1 from 5pm