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Jessica Sansome

ITV The Chase viewers stunned by contestant's age before fuming over final result

The Chase has proved quizzing is for all ages after viewers and host Bradley Walsh were left speechless by a contestants age.

During Wednesday night's episode of the ITV quiz show, Margot, Ria, Tom and Colin faced professional quizzer Jenny 'The Vixen' Ryan in a bid to beat the Chaser and walk away with some cash.

But the attention was soon on Margot - and Margot only.

At the start of the programme she was the last of the four contestants to introduce herself, saying: "I'm Margot, 91 and a psycho-therapist from Maidenhead."

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Bradley then said: "And that is my team, and more importantly it is Margot's 91st birthday today."

He added: “Happy birthday Margot. 91. Congratulations. I’ve got to say it’s a thrill to have you here."

Margot later told how she was born in Germany but moved to the east end of London in 1939.

Bardley with his latest team (ITV)

She told Bardley: "I’m more surprised than you that at 91 I’m still here."

And it's no surprise that The Chase viewers were quickly commenting on social media about Margot.

@JoannaMary79 tweeted: "How remarkable is the contestant Margot on The Chase!? 91 years old, so with it and doesn't look anywhere near her age! Would love to be like that at 91, if I make it! #TheChase.!

"NO WAY IS MARGOT 91? She looks better than me at 33. Wow #thechase," @rebeccalnorth said.

Margot stole all the attention (ITV)

@Heathercpage shared: "#thechase Margot is a beautiful lady. Hope I look that good at 91."

"I love #Margot on #TheChase she's 91 years young and doesn't look a day older than 60!! @LadyRach commented.

@SenorApple2014 added: "Margot is 91 (at the time of filming)?! Well, I wouldn't have noticed! #TheChase."

But fans were soon left disappointed when Margot didn't make it home with any money.

Even Bradley was stunned (ITV)

It comes after she revealed she wanted to get herself a TV with her winnings.

All four contestants made it back for the final chase with a £37,000 cash prize up for grabs.

The team managed to wrack up an impressive total of 22 questions.

But even Bradley admitted to being 'stumped' after the team lost the money with three seconds to spare.

And fans were upset for Margot.

The team lost out with seconds to go (ITV)

"Jenny wtf, Margot who’s 91 just wanted a TV for her birthday! It was only 3 secs left just give it to them, don’t be smug about taking the money! #TheChase," @ReignChaennie tweeted.

@AnnieSweeney67 said: "Petition to get Margot a new tv @jenlion #TheChase."

"Gutted for them. Also Margot I’ll buy you a tv. #TheChase," @billionthtry wrote.

@JamieBolton added: "Is anybody setting up a JustGiving page for Margot’s new TV or… #TheChase."

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