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Kate Lally

ITV The Chase fans in stitches over 'savage' BBC Pointless dig

The Chase fans were left in stitches after Mark Labbett made a "savage" dig at BBC quiz show Pointless during Wednesday's episode.

Bradley Walsh once again welcomed four new players on this week's third edition of the popular ITV programme. Ness, Chloe, Carey and Fergus were testing their wits against one of Britain's biggest brains in a bid to win big money.

Ness was first up to face The Beast. After an impressive cash builder round, she made it back to the table with £7,000.

READ MORE: The Chase moves to new time slot in TV listings shakeup

Chloe was up next. The 27-year-old, from Leeds, answered three questions correctly. She was then offered a choice of £1,000, £3,000 and £30,000 from Mark Labbett.

When she asked her team what she should do, Ness said: "Thirty isn't enough, we need a much bigger higher offer if we're gonna gamble. I think go with the three, or maybe go with the one, that's fine".

Before Chloe could comment, The Beast interjected with: "Before we start, Ness, if you don't think [£30,000] is enough, don't go on Pointless, love. You'd be more than disappointed".

Fans at home were loving the "dig". Taking to Twitter, Greg said: "Love it when they have a dig at Pointless [cry-laughing emoji]"

Mm150 said: "A joke about pointless. The viewer", sharing a gif of Jim Carrey laughing. Faith said: "Love a savage Pointless dig".

Chloe declared she should "go big or go home", and took the higher offer of £30,000. Sadly, after just three questions, she was caught by the Chaser and left the studio empty-handed.

The Chase airs weekdays at 5pm on ITV and the ITV Hub - except for the remainder of this week when there is a schedule shakeup

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