The Chase fans were surprised when they tuned into the latest instalment of the ITV quiz show as they spotted an uncanny lookalike.
Bradley Walsh welcomed four new contestants; Kevin, Lindsey, Tracey and James into the studio on Friday (May 12) who went head-to-head with Shaun Wallace in a bid to take home some cash.
First up to face the dark destroyer was Kevin, who immediately caught the attention of fans as they felt he bared a striking resemblance to I’m A Celebrity… South Africa star Shaun Ryder.
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Sharing their thoughts on social media, one fan wrote: “Bloody hell it’s Shaun Ryder!”
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“Shaun Ryder vs. Shaun Wallace… it’s a Shaun-off! #TheChase,” added a second person.
Another shared: “Shaun Ryder on the chase I see… #TheChase,” as a fourth exclaimed: “Holy s**t, it’s Shaun Ryder! #TheChase.”
Someone else penned: “It’s a Shaun on Shaun head to head. Shaunception,” while a sixth simply wrote: “Shaun Ryder #TheChase.
First up was Kevin who got off to a great start, raising £7,000 in the cash builder round.
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Afterwards, the 62-year-old asked Kevin how much money he thought he’d earned.
Getting slightly ahead of himself, the 49-year-old archaeologist responded: “£9,000?” before Bradley gave him a rude awakening.
“Don’t be ridiculous, Kevin!” exclaimed the former Coronation Street actor, adding: “I mean, you’re good but that’s optimistic.”
Kevin sailed through to the final chase with no problems, closely followed by Lindsey who took the lower offer of £1,000.
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Next up was Tracey who scored an impressive £8,000 in the cash builder and stuck with it as she went up against Shaun.
Things looked promising for the team, who amassed £16,000 by the time it was final player James’ turn.
Despite taking the low offer of -£2,000, he failed to make it through to the final chase.
The trio only managed to answer 11 questions right and Shaun, 62, caught them with 45 seconds spare.
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