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Ryan Paton

ITV The Chase contestant leaves fans in hysterics with 'greatest ever answer'

The Chase fans were in hysterics after a contestant's answer on today's show.

Bradley Walsh welcomed four new quizzers on Thursday's edition of the popular ITV game show. Will, Jon, Lauren and Mamta were testing their wits against Paul Sinha in a bid to win a cash prize.

The Sinnerman started off the show in strong form as he swiftly caught Will in seat 1 after he opted for the higher offer. The team recovered as Jon and Lauren booked their place in the Final Chase with £9,000.

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Mamta was up in seat four and the IT security consultant left fans in stitches with an answer she gave during an impressive cash-builder.

Bradley asked: "In which American race did Northern Dancer win in a record time of two minutes flat?”

Mamta answered the "Boston Marathon", which viewers following the show on Twitter described as the programme's "greatest ever answer".

Warren tweeted: "Two minutes to run the Boston Marathon?!? Greatest answer ever"

Ian added: "Boston marathon in 2 minutes flat ?"

Dan posted : "Well that was all going downhill from the moment she said someone ran the Boston Marathon in 2 minutes"

Chris said: "Boston marathon in 2 minutes…"

The Chaser laughed off the remark and joked: "Only you could suggest that someone could run the Boston Marathon in 2 minutes flat."

Mamta opted to take the higher offer of £51,000, but was swiftly eliminated by The Chaser. Jon and Lauren built up 15 steps in the Final Chase, but were caught with 33 seconds remaining - meaning they left empty-handed.

The Chase airs weekdays at 5pm on ITV and ITV Hub

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