Bradley Walsh Stunned as Anne Hegerty Blunder Hands ‘The Chase’ Contestants £18k Victory
A shocking turn of events unfolded on a recent episode of ITV’s hit game show The Chase, leaving viewers and host Bradley Walsh utterly speechlessly. Standard-bearer Chaser Anne Hegerty—famously known as “The Governess”—endured a nightmare performance, effectively surrendering an £18,000 jackpot to a determined team of four.
The episode featured contestants Liz, Victoria, Phil, and Albert, who all successfully navigated their Cash Builder rounds to reach the Final Chase. Together, they built a collective prize pot of £18,000. Standing out from the pack was 24-year-old university administrator Albert, who single-handedly brought in half of the total cash (£9,000).
Setting a formidable target, the team put 17 steps between themselves and the Chaser. Returning to her seat, Hegerty appeared unfazed, remarking, “I didn’t think that was a particularly tricky set of questions. That was fairly straightforward.”
However, the Final Chase told a completely different story.
The Governess stumbled repeatedly, passing on several questions and missing key answers. Led by Albert’s quick thinking, the team capitalized on every opportunity to execute crucial pushbacks, completely freezing the Chaser’s momentum.
Albert’s sharp performance was so dominant that host Bradley Walsh gestured toward the Chaser’s chair, joking, “Right, go and sit up there.”
When the clock ran out and sealed the team’s victory, Walsh couldn’t hide his disbelief: “No disrespect, but The Chaser made two spectacular errors.”
Defending her unusual performance, Hegerty simply noted, “I just happened to know the answer to your questions and not mine.”
Wrapping up the show, Walsh reminded the audience that even legends have off days: “There you have it, they do make mistakes – even one of the top female players on the planet.”
Following the big win, Albert revealed he plans to put his £4,500 share of the prize money toward a deposit on a house.
Viewers React to the Governess’ Shocking Loss
Fans quickly took to social media to react to Hegerty’s uncharacteristic defeat, with many labeling it one of her worst outings on the show.
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“This is absolutely abysmal from Anne. They’ve won. Embarrassing,” wrote one viewer.
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“Anne, what’s going on babes?” another questioned.
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“Wow! The Governess is having a nightmare,” added a third.
Meanwhile, Albert earned widespread praise, with viewers calling for him to receive a bigger reward—or even a job offer.
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“Albert that was all you lad, they should let you keep the 9k,” one fan posted.
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“This guy Albert should be a Chaser,” commented another.
Could Albert Become the Next Chaser?
While the idea of a contestant joining the Chaser lineup might sound unlikely, there is a clear precedent on the show.
Back in 2017, Darragh Ennis appeared on The Chase as a contestant, earning £9,000 in his Cash Builder against Paul Sinha. Show producers were so impressed by his knowledge and composure that they recruited him to join the panel. Ennis made his official debut as “The Menace” in 2020.
Following Albert’s standout performance, fans are left wondering if history might just repeat itself once again.
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