The Chase fans have demanded a huge change to the ITV show’s line-up as Bradley Walsh announced a ‘series first’.
Bank Holiday Monday’s episode (May 2) saw talented played Boris stun both quizzer Darragh ‘The Menace’ Ennis and viewers at home after going it alone in the final chase and beating The Chaser.
Going home with an impressive solo prize pot of £4,000, Boris was informed by host Bradley Walsh that his historic win – securing 18 points in the final chase alone – was a show first.
Boris was also praised by his competitor Darragh following his historic win.
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Congratulating Boris, Darragh said: “That was outstanding!
“Absolutely brilliant, great answers, and you didn’t panic.”
Posting their reactions to the memorable episode on Twitter, The Chase fans also weighed in.
While praising Boris as one of the ‘best contestants the show has ever seen’, viewers called for the record-breaking player to join the series as a “new Chaser”.
One fan wrote: “A very worthy winner, and a new Chaser if ever they want one.”
Another commented: “Just watched Boris on The Chase and think that he should become a Chaser! What a performance.”
Meanwhile, a third said: “Boris is mint! He should be a Chaser, one of the best contestants I’ve ever seen.”
A fourth added: “Boris could be a future Chaser.”
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“Boris to be the new Chaser,” another concluded.
Monday’s episode of The Chase aired at a later time due to a huge scheduling shift.
Rival game show Tipping Point moved to the slot usually occupied by The Chase at 5pm, while Bradley’s show aired at 6:30pm instead.
Fans weren’t happy with the change, as they took to social media to air their thoughts.
One wrote: “Can we fast forward to #TheChase Now Please [sic].”
A second said: “Hang on…. Where’s #TheChase? Why is boring old #TippingPoint on instead?”
While someone else weighed in: “It might be late, but #TheChase is starting now.”
Posting to Instagram, the episode’s Chaser Darragh ‘The Menace’ Ennis recently shared snaps from his enviable holiday – asking followers to ‘pray for him’.
The Chase airs weekdays at 5pm on ITV.
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