A workforce’s determination on The Chase could have price them a record-breaking payday, after they turned down the possibility to play for £242,000 (NZ$545,000) and in the end walked away empty-handed.
In a current episode of the quiz present, host Bradley Walsh welcomed 4 contestants keen to tackle Anne Hegerty, higher identified to viewers as The Governess.
Contestants Will, Stuart, Zoe and Eithne every put their information to the check within the money builder spherical earlier than dealing with Hegerty head-to-head.
All 4 gamers efficiently made it by way of to the ultimate chase with a mixed prize pot of £20,000 (NZ$45,000), which means they stood to win £5000 every (NZ$11,200) in the event that they managed to beat Hegerty.
Walsh was fast to level out within the episode broadcast within the UK what might need been if every participant had gambled for the excessive money provide within the head-to-head.
“You could have been playing for £242,000. That is some sort of record, nigh on. It must be. That’s what you could’ve played for had you all gone for it.” Walsh stated.
“No one’s ever done that. I wonder if anyone would ever do that.”
Instead, the workforce opted for the center presents within the head-to-head — a safer transfer which ensured all of them made it to the ultimate but considerably lowered the ultimate jackpot.
In the ultimate chase, the quartet set Hegerty a goal of 18 questions.
But the skilled quizzer proved too sturdy, catching the workforce with 16 seconds remaining on the clock. The workforce’s prize fund was worn out, leaving them to stroll away empty handed.
Despite the loss, Walsh described them as a “lovely team” and stated he had loved taking part in alongside them. The contestants stated that they had a “great time” on the present.
“Sadly, I have to take the £20,000 away and finally tell you that you have been caught and for you the chase is now over,” Walsh stated.
Watch The Chase UK every day at 5pm on TVNZ 1 and TVNZ+
