Bradley Walsh Left Stunned as The Chase Contestant Sparks Viewer Outrage
So, I was watching The Chase the other evening—Thursday's episode, to be exact—and wow, what a stir it caused. Let me tell you, this one really had people talking, and not in a good way.
Bradley Walsh, the show’s legendary host, was left absolutely speechless when 21-year-old neuroscience master's student Jacob made what many are calling a shocking and "disgraceful" decision. Now, here's the setup: Jacob had just smashed his cash builder round, clocking up a very solid £6,000. Everyone, including Bradley, was clearly impressed. Mark Labbett, aka The Beast, even dangled a high offer of £50,000 in front of him—a tempting carrot if there ever was one.
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But instead of going high or even sticking with his hard-earned £6,000, Jacob stunned both the studio and viewers at home by choosing the low offer: just £1,000 . Yes, you heard that right. One. Thousand. Pounds. The reaction was immediate. Bradley’s face said it all—he looked gobsmacked and simply blurted out, "One? Wow, that was quick." It felt like the air had been sucked out of the studio for a moment.
Jacob defended his choice calmly, saying he "wanted to get back." And to be fair, Mark Labbett was somewhat empathetic, pointing out that to a young student, even £1,000 might seem like a lot. But that didn’t stop the backlash. Viewers took to X (formerly Twitter) in droves, calling the move "staggering," "a disgrace," and "a total letdown." One even suggested that the rules of the show should change to stop contestants from choosing the low offer at all.
And here's the kicker—Jacob actually made it back, and alongside teammate Susan, went on to the final chase. But they were eventually caught by Mark with just 41 seconds left on the clock. So, that decision? It didn’t pay off in the end. To top it all off, Bradley even remarked, “Should be £12,000 in there, by the way,” making it crystal clear that Jacob's choice may have cost the team a bigger prize.
Honestly, this episode raised a real debate. Should players always back themselves? Is it better to play it safe or swing big and risk going home with nothing? One thing’s for sure— The Chase never fails to keep us talking.
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