BRADLEY WALSH LEFT GOBSMACKED AS THE CHASE CONTESTANT PULLS OFF AN UNBELIEVABLE ESCAPE AGAINST JENNY RYAN

Bradley Walsh was left shaking his head in disbelief after a contestant on The Chase somehow managed to defeat Jenny Ryan despite struggling with several questions and leaving the host questioning his luck.

The hilarious moment unfolded during an ITV episode originally broadcast on May 10, 2022, when four contestants attempted to beat The Vixen and take home a cash prize.

However, it was the first player, Sylvester, who provided the biggest surprise of the afternoon.

A ROCKY START AGAINST THE VIXEN

Sylvester, a student and former children’s entertainer, managed to answer just three questions correctly during his Cash Builder round, securing £3,000.

Jenny offered him the chance to play for £27,000, but he decided to stick with his original amount.

His head-to-head round was far from convincing.

Sylvester struggled with several multiple-choice questions, and Bradley even challenged him after he appeared confused by a question involving Shakespeare.

With Jenny closing in, it seemed his chances of reaching the final were slipping away.

Then the unexpected happened.

Sylvester selected the correct answer while Jenny made a mistake, giving him a crucial advantage.

Bradley could hardly believe what he was witnessing.

BRADLEY WALSH CAN’T BELIEVE HIS LUCK

Despite his uncertain performance, Sylvester somehow managed to reach safety and secure his place in the Final Chase.

The result left Bradley visibly stunned.

The presenter jokingly suggested that Sylvester should stop while his luck was holding, before describing him as exceptionally fortunate.

His reaction became one of the episode’s funniest moments, particularly because Sylvester had looked so vulnerable throughout the round.

However, the other contestants were about to discover that Jenny was not always so forgiving.

A £39,000 GAMBLE ENDS IN DISAPPOINTMENT

Opera singer Juliet delivered an impressive Cash Builder performance, answering nine questions correctly and earning £9,000.

Jenny then tempted her with a high offer of £39,000.

Juliet accepted the challenge, hoping to bring a substantial amount into the team’s prize fund.

Unfortunately, several incorrect answers allowed The Vixen to catch her, ending her hopes of reaching the final.

Grace also struggled, particularly with geography questions, and was eliminated.

That left Dan as the final contestant with a chance to join Sylvester.

ANOTHER NERVE-RACKING ESCAPE

Dan began strongly, earning £8,000 in his Cash Builder round.

Bradley was desperate for him to survive so Sylvester would not have to face Jenny alone.

However, Dan’s head-to-head round quickly became tense.

Several mistakes frustrated the presenter, who was seen putting his head in his hands after one particularly disappointing answer.

Despite the setbacks, Dan managed to reach safety and join Sylvester in the final.

Together, the pair had accumulated £11,000.

THE FINAL CHASE BRINGS A BRUTAL REALITY CHECK

After two dramatic escapes, Sylvester and Dan faced Jenny in the decisive round.

Unfortunately, their earlier luck did not continue.

The pair managed just eight correct answers during their two-minute question round, leaving them with a modest target.

Jenny comfortably caught their score, bringing the team’s hopes of winning to an end.

Although neither contestant took home the prize money, Sylvester’s extraordinary escape remained the standout moment.

Four years later, the episode is a reminder that The Chase can deliver its biggest surprises when a struggling contestant somehow finds a way to beat one of Britain’s toughest quizzers — even if victory in the final proves a step too far.