Bradley Walsh Left Baffled on The Chase After a Bizarre Question Reveals an Answer He Never Expected

Bradley Walsh has encountered countless unusual questions on The Chase, but one particularly strange answer left the ITV presenter struggling to make sense of what he had just heard. Even the contestant was convinced the correct option was impossible.

A Make-or-Break Question Leaves Bradley Walsh Stunned

An ordinary episode of The Chase took an unexpected turn on June 24, 2025, when Bradley Walsh found himself questioning the logic behind a bizarre quiz question. Four contestants — Matthew, Nicola, Reanna and Justin — were competing against Shaun Wallace, better known as The Dark Destroyer. After 51-year-old Justin from Manchester was eliminated despite earning £4,000 in his Cash Builder, 27-year-old Reanna from Liverpool stepped forward. She performed well initially, but her head-to-head battle eventually came down to a single question that would determine whether she could continue in the competition.

One Unbelievable Answer Catches Everyone Off Guard

The decisive question asked how a basilisk, a legendary creature, supposedly killed its victims. Reanna was presented with three options: stinging, shouting or staring. Unsure of the answer, she selected stinging, believing it was the most reasonable possibility. Bradley appeared to agree that staring sounded absurd, joking about the idea that a creature could kill simply by looking at someone. However, the correct answer turned out to be staring, leaving both the contestant and presenter astonished. Bradley openly questioned how such an unusual answer could be correct, while fellow contestant Nicola dismissed the question as ridiculous. Shaun Wallace, however, had selected the right answer, bringing Reanna’s time on the show to an unfortunate end.

Another Contestant’s Cautious Decision Surprises the Host

Following Reanna’s elimination, 62-year-old Nicola from Nottingham took her turn against The Dark Destroyer. She earned £4,000 during her Cash Builder but decided to accept the lower offer of £1,000 in an attempt to improve her chances of reaching the Final Chase. Her strategy worked, making her the first contestant of the episode to secure a place in the final round. Although Bradley congratulated her, he also suggested she had missed an opportunity to bring home a considerably larger amount. The final contestant, Matthew, 34, from Leeds, then earned an impressive £6,000 in his quick-fire round. Unfortunately, he was unable to defeat Shaun, leaving Nicola as the team’s only remaining hope.

The Final Chase Ends in Disappointment Despite Nicola’s Efforts

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With no teammates alongside her, Nicola faced the difficult task of taking on Shaun Wallace alone in the Final Chase. She answered nine questions correctly, giving herself a modest lead before The Dark Destroyer began his pursuit. Despite her efforts, Shaun caught her, leaving the team without any winnings. Nicola thanked Bradley for the experience before leaving the show. Although the episode ended in disappointment for all four contestants, the most memorable moment came much earlier, when a question about a mythical creature left Bradley and Reanna completely bewildered. Their reaction demonstrated how The Chase can produce some of its most entertaining moments from the most unexpected answers.