The Chase's Paul Sinha broke his usual steely quizzing persona and ended up in tears as The Chast picked up a gong at the Bafta TV Awards 2022. The stars of the small screen were out in force for the annual event at the Royal Festival Hall in London.
The quizzers behind the hit ITV quiz show - including Paul, Anne Hegerty, Mark Labbett, and Jenny Ryan - ditched their usual attire and opted for dazzling dresses and dapper suits for the special occasion on Sunday (May 8).
And the group were celebrating as The Chase picked up the best daytime gong. However, their winning moment didn't make the main cut with only a brief mention in the 'other awards' section at the end of the televised ceremony.
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Paul, known as The Sinnerman to the quiz show's legion of fans, is said to have shed a tear while on the stage with his co-stars, wiping his eyes as one of the producers accepted the accolade.
Taking to Twitter after the awards aired on BBC One, Paul tweeted: "It looks like we may have been cut from the main show but just to say – The Chase won a Bafta today." He then added: "One of the proudest days of my life, and rest assured we’ve had a drink."
He then shared a fabulous snap of himself and Jenny, who dazzled in a sparkling green gown, holding up their Bafta awards, using the iconic face to cover their own.
But as Paul and his co-stars celebrated, fans did share their disappointment at not being able to see their win in all its glory. @CraftyNigel tweeted: "What a shame they don’t show the whole show it’s really unfair for those that win and get seconds on tv."
@VickiDiane1 replied: "Absolutely about time ! Well deserved to everybody! @paulsinha you are by far the nicest and most gorgeous and clever of them all & Im over the moon for you ! Brilliant accolade."
@gms58 clarified: "You were mentioned in the closing moments. Well done to you all, it’s a must programme in our house."
Paul has since taken to social media again to share his own upset at The Chase's winning moment being omitted from the ceremony's broadcast. He tweeted: "The day after, and it stings a little to be excluded from the main BAFTA show. I realise that a certain anti daytime snobbery will always exist, but a cursory glance at viewing figures will show how well many shows are holding up, against more prestigious productions."
