ITV’s The Chase Celebrity Special Ends in Disappointment for Viewers
A recent episode of ITV’s The Chase Celebrity special ended in disappointment for viewers at home, who felt that the show’s outcome was unfair due to the ease of the questions asked during the final round. The episode, which featured Catherine Tyldesley, Levi Roots, Chris McCausland, and Rick Wakeman competing against Anne ‘The Governess’ Hegerty, saw the celebrity team make it back to the final chase with a whopping £92,000 in the prize pot.
According to The Express, the celebrity team performed well, scoring 18 questions correctly in two minutes, with presenter Bradley Walsh expressing his excitement and high hopes for their chances of beating The Governess. However, despite their impressive performance, the team was unable to overcome Anne’s expertise, and with seconds to go, she managed to catch up, causing the team to lose the entire prize pot.
While the celebrities each received a consolation prize of £1,000, viewers at home were left fuming, taking to social media to express their discontent. Many felt that Anne’s questions during the final round were "easy" and that ITV was reluctant to hand over the prize money. As one viewer commented, "Time flies when you’re having…what?" while another added, "Oof that was tense. Talk about easy questions at the end though. ITV not wanting to hand over that coin." The Express reported that several viewers shared similar sentiments, with some even suggesting that the questions should be made more challenging for the final round.
In a separate interview, Anne ‘The Governess’ Hegerty revealed a surprising connection to the Royal Family, despite confessing that she isn’t "interested" in meeting the King or Queen. According to The Express, Anne discovered that Queen Elizabeth II is her 19th cousin, making King Charles her 19th cousin once removed, through an episode of ITV’s DNA Journey in 2022.
Anne’s royal connection was revealed when she discovered that her great-great-grandfather Sir John Hay was a "direct descendant" of Sir Thomas de la Hay, who married Princess Elizabeth Stewart, whose father was Robert II of Scotland, the grandson of the King of Scots. However, despite her royal connection, Anne has never had an audience with the King and has expressed no desire to meet the royals, stating, "I’ve never actually met a member of the Royal Family and I’m okay with that. I don’t particularly have any penchant to meet them."
The Chase airs on ITV and ITVX at 5 pm on weekdays, and viewers can expect more thrilling episodes of the show in the future. As reported by The Express, the show continues to captivate audiences with its unique blend of quiz show excitement and celebrity interactions.
In conclusion, while the outcome of the recent episode of The Chase Celebrity special may have been disappointing for viewers at home, the show remains a popular and entertaining program that continues to attract large audiences. As The Express reported, the show’s mix of quiz show excitement and celebrity interactions makes it a compelling watch, and fans can look forward to more exciting episodes in the future.
