ITV favourite, quiz show The Chase, rose to a new level on Wednesday, April 19, after 94-year-old quizzer, Val wowed viewers, leaving some in stitches at his witty responses. The retired veterinary surgeon was one of four hopefuls competing to win a cash prize on the popular show.
Show host Bradley Walsh was clearly enjoying having Val as a contestant on the programme with some of the nonagenarian's remarks leaving the presenter in hysterics.
Bradley pointed out that Val, from Solihull, was the "oldest contestant" ever to have starred on" the ITV show. He was joined by fellow competitors Andrea from Blackburn, Nabeel from Manchester and Meng, originally from Melbourne. However, according to a report in Daily Record, Val seemed to outshine his fellow quizzers and got everyone talking.
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As Val took on the Chaser, he confessed that if he won the money he would bank his winnings. He added that with him turning 95 next month, he would "likely die" soon and the kids would get it.
"It's quite a lovely and chirpy outlook you have on life Val," quipped Bradley as he attempted to make light of the comment. "If we bag four or five grand you could get that spent on the candlesticks." Val then had the audience in fits of laughter again as he corrected the gameshow host and said "No, I was thinking of the grave."
Val went on to score a respectable £5,000 in the cashbuilder round, facing off against The Vixen. He made Bradley laugh once more saying he was only "sort of" happy with his winnings, as he "normally does better" when he watches his favourite programme from home.
The Vixen, Jenny Ryan, offered him a high offer for "every year" of his life, at a whopping £94,000. But he stuck with his original £5,000 and secured his place in the final chase. Meanwhile, high-flying contestant Meng also bagged £5,000 for the team and bagged her place in the final round.
Abeel, 25, a dentist with an interest in sports, admitted he hoped to buy himself a new sports car with his winnings. He only scored £1,000 in his cashbuilder round, but was able to join Meng and Val in the final chase.
The remaining contestant, 50-year-old writer Andrea, was unable to get through. She amassed an impressive £6,000 in her cashbuilder but was caught by The Vixen before she could go any further.
Meng, who works in an energy research company, really got viewers talking with her exploits in the final chase. Fans claimed the Australian native "carried" the team, after providing all of the correct answers. Abeel buzzed in to 'pass' on one question and Val incorrectly answered another. But The Vixen was on a hot streak and fired through her own questions, catching the team's score of 17 with 33 seconds remaining, to deny the trio a share of £11,000.
Jenny said: "Absolutely fantastic show I have loved to meet this team. Everyone has contributed to this great team, Meng in particular."
And viewers agreed, with one saying: "Meng is absolutely bossing it she should be one of the chasers... gutted for her! #thechase." Another wrote: "#thechase Meng was merciless in that round what a star!"
"Meng proving that it’s better to play the final chase on your own. The other players should always encourage each other to go for the higher offer ‘Because I don’t want you to get back’… #TheChase," quipped a third.
- The Chase airs on ITV and ITVX
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