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Bradley Walsh Pauses The Chase to Send Message After Contestant Reveals Husband’s Dementia

The final chase ended with the team caught just 12 seconds from securing a £20,000 prize.

Overview

  • Contestant Ann disclosed her husband John’s dementia on air and asked Bradley Walsh to greet him and the care-home staff.
  • Bradley Walsh paused the show to address the camera directly and deliver a heartfelt message of love and thanks.
  • Rhys, Ann, Bethan and Darren advanced to the Final Chase against Darragh ‘The Menace’ Ennis with £20,000 at stake but were caught with 12 seconds remaining.
  • Viewers flocked to social media to express sympathy, call on Ennis to concede, and raise funds for Ann’s planned celebratory meal.
  • Coverage differed on Ann’s cash-builder total—some outlets cited £4,000 while others reported £6,000—a minor discrepancy that did not alter the episode’s outcome.