The Chase viewers were left far from impressed today after accusing TOWIE star Joey Essex of playing up for the cameras.
The former Only Way Is Essex cast member appeared on a celebrity edition of the show in which he competed to win a stack of cash for charity.
Speaking before he took to the challenge, Joey said: “I think you’re under-estimating me.
“I would rather not scare myself and come here not knowing what I am doing as then it will become an easier situation.
“I try not to revise to keep it a blank canvas and smash it up.”
Joey Essex divided fans on The Chase’s celebrity special
He added: “The thing is I am academically clever but I don’t know what that means.”
During the quick fire round Joey got three questions right clocking up £3,000 in his prize pot.
When it came to the chase against Anne “The Governess” Hegerty, Joey took the higher offer of £100,000.
Sadly for Joey and his charity he was quickly caught – though many viewers didn’t mind his early departure.
Joey had to take on The Governess on a celebrity special of The Chase
Taking to Twitter, one viewer moaned: “No Joey you are not ‘academically clever’.”
Another added: “I can’t believe Joey Essex is still on TV.
“It’s sad really, I think he’s only asked to come on shows like The Chase so people can laugh at him.”
A third tweeted: “Joey Essex cannot be that thick ! He just can’t be. He’s trolling us all.”
A fourth wrote: “Joey Essex, a man who is actually able to celebrate his own stupidity.”
But while many viewers were left far from impressed with Joey’s appearance, others were loving seeing the reality TV star back on the small screen.
Since leaving TOWIE Joey has appeared on countless TV shows though has taken a step back from the spotlight in recent months.
Most recently he appeared alongside Katie Price on Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins.
The Chase airs weekdays at 5pm on ITV
Source: Celebrities - dailystar.co.uk
