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ITV The Chase's Bradley Walsh taken aback by Southport contestant's job

Bradley Walsh was wowed as a player shared their job on today's episode of The Chase.

The 61-year-old welcomed four new quizzers on to Thursday's edition of the ITV game show. Matt, Julia, Ryan and Margo were taking on Shaun Wallace in a bid to win a cash prize.

Matt was first up and put in an impressive showing to book his place in the final round with £4,000. Julia was up next and the host was impressed when she revealed what she worked as.

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The 32-year-old hailed from Southport and worked as a "security official". Bradley probed whether this was like a "personal bodyguard" and Julia explained what the job involved. She said: "I work freelance security all around the country. I do event work, residential, but sometimes it's close protection"

Bradley branded the job as interesting and Julia put in a strong showing as she built up £6,000 in her cash-builder. The Southport native opted for the higher offer and confidently navigated her way past The Chaser to book her spot in the last round with £36,000.

Viewers following the show on Twitter were impressed by her strong showing

Sharon said: "Well done Julia - great player!"

Callum added: "Absolutely love it when people take the high offer and romp it home go on Julia."

Julian commented : "Well done Julia"

Alexis tweeted: "Julia is on fire"

Julia was joined in the final by Matt and Ryan and were competing for a grand total of £45,000. They built up 20 steps, but Shaun only managed to build up 16 steps so the team left with the jackpot.

The Chase airs weekdays from 5pm on ITV and the ITV Hub

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