THE Chase’s Paul Sinha insisted the ITV game show ‘won’t survive’ if a particular star was to quit.
Since 2009, viewers have watched members of the public face quiz geniuses – the Chasers – hoping to win thousands of pounds.
Paul, known as “The Sinnerman”, believes The Chase wouldn’t last without its revered host Bradley Walsh.
The 54-year-old told Stuff in an interview: “Perhaps most importantly of all, we never forget that it is an entertainment show and to that end we are blessed with Bradley Walsh, one of the brightest stars of the light entertainment firmament.
“I think there are some shows that can’t survive without that particular host.
“Should Bradley Walsh, as he will do eventually, decide that his acting career comes first, The Chase won’t survive.”
Comedian and qualified doctor Paul joined The Chase in 2011 and is currently one of six Chasers.
Another key member is Mark “The Beast” Labbett, who has been a Chaser from the beginning.
Mark, 59, recently called out show bosses after fans slammed the ITV series as “boring” and unwatchable”.
Fellow Chaser Shaun Wallace, 64, took out a team of contestants with eight seconds remaining.
In a show first, all four contestants had opted to play for a lower offer of £1,000.
Shaun managed to catch one of them, Jade, meaning the remaining trio were playing for a £3,000 jackpot.
[bc_video account_id=”5067014667001″ application_id=”” aspect_ratio=”16:9″ autoplay=”” caption=”The Chase fans livid as Shaun Wallace ‘throws game’ by freezing for agonising 15 seconds in ‘farcical’ flop” embed=”in-page” experience_id=”” height=”100%” language_detection=”” max_height=”360px” max_width=”640px” min_width=”0px” mute=”” padding_top=”56%” picture_in_picture=”” player_id=”default” playlist_id=”” playsinline=”” sizing=”responsive” video_id=”6351170236112″ video_ids=”” width=”640px”]However, they only racked up 15 correct answers and failed to capitalise on any pushbacks.
A viewer wrote on X: “Today’s team the most boring ever.
“What’s the point of going on a quiz show and happy with minimal amounts of money.
“Shame as I used to love the programme.”
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One fan replied: “Maybe the producers need to get their heads together and sort all this out.
“It’s been a long time now that people have complained on here about bad shows.
“They’re going to stop watching if they’re not careful. Today’s show is abysmal. Have a word Mark will you? X”
He then tagged the quiz fan and directly replied: “A written complaint to the producers would be far more effective imo.”
The Chase continues on ITV1 and ITVX.
